Local’s Guide to Lake Worth Beach: Murals, Coffee Shops & Funky Finds

by Ashley Alshut

🖼️ Hidden Gems of Lake Worth Beach: A Locals-Only Guide

If you think Lake Worth Beach is all sunshine and surf, you’re not wrong — but there’s more to love beyond the sand 🌴💫 Tucked between the murals and mid-century buildings are the true hidden gems — the kind of places only locals whisper about (or gatekeep just a little 😏).

From funky bars to vintage finds and mural-covered alleys, this is your insider's guide to the real Lake Worth Beach 🕶️👇

🎨 1. The Murals of Lake Worth Beach

Street art lovers, you’re in for a treat. Wander around Lucerne Ave, Lake Ave, and the alley behind HATCH 1121 to spot bold, beautiful murals that reflect the heart of the community.

✨ Don’t miss:

The butterfly wings outside HATCH 🦋
The technicolor faces near Propaganda 🎭
The swirling seascapes on Lucerne Ave 🌊

Bring your camera — these make the ultimate backdrop for your #LWB day out!

☕ 2. Small Coffee Shops with Big Vibes

While Common Grounds is the go-to, Lake Worth Beach has a few tucked-away coffee spots worth exploring:

La Javeriana Café: Colombian vibes, sweet pastries, and espresso that slaps ☕
Monada Café: Artistic, airy, and always buzzing with locals (and poets, probably) 📚

Perfect for writing, reading, or just watching the colorful cast of downtown stroll by.

🛍️ 3. Vintage Stores & Eclectic Boutiques

Lake Worth Beach thrives on vintage energy — and it shows in its one-of-a-kind thrift and consignment shops:

Coastal Karma Boutique: Think beachy boho meets edgy-chic 🐚
Evening Star Books: A used bookstore gem with rare finds, dusty shelves, and magic in the air 📖
World Thrift: It’s huge and chaotic, but oh-so-rewarding for the true treasure hunters 💎

🍸 4. Funky Bars & Local Watering Holes

When the sun goes down, the locals come out — and not just to Benny’s. The bar scene here is low-key legendary:

The Rock Irish Pub: Karaoke, cold beer, and no judgment 🎤🍻
CWS Bar + Kitchen: Hidden courtyard, craft cocktails, and good music under the twinkly lights ✨
Lilo’s Bar & Grill: Not-so-secret anymore, but still a must for casual fun and bold bites.

🎶 Bonus Vibe: Rudy’s Pub

Located in the back of the Bamboo Room alley, Rudy’s Pub is pure magic: live music, $5 drinks, and everyone knows your name (or at least pretends to).

✨ Final Word

Lake Worth Beach is full of soul — and once you get off the main drag, that’s where the good stuff lives. So wander a little, talk to locals, and don’t be afraid to follow the sound of music or the scent of good espresso 💙