Tequesta doesn’t get nearly enough credit as a beach bar destination, which is exactly why Tiki 52 has maintained such a loyal following. Tucked among the palms along US-1 at Mile Marker 52 on the Intracoastal Waterway, the open-air bar with woven tiki huts and Caribbean-inspired decor is a genuinely hidden gem, the kind of place locals love to share and visitors immediately understand why. The menu is seafood-forward with a few inspired detours, like the Ahi Tuna Loaded Nachos over taro root chips that reads gimmick but tastes genuinely great. They’ll also cook your catch for you, which is the kind of policy the Beach Bar Bum endorses without reservation. Live music from both national acts and local South Florida bands runs regularly. Public dock access available for boaters. One of the best open-air waterfront bars in Palm Beach County, full stop.
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