Top 6 Beaches In The Jupiter, Florida Area

Area Guide

Aug 27

Homebuyers relocating to the area often ask me, “How far it is to the beach?” or, “Which one should we hit?” We’ve got a number of great spots in Northern Palm Beach County depending on your preferences. Let’s check out the top six Jupiter area beaches.

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John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

Starting with our most southern beach, John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is situated on the very north end of Singer Island. This pristine state park is accessed from PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens, which turns into Jack Nicklaus Drive after crossing Highway US1, going east. This is the only state park in Palm Beach County and features an unspoiled 1.6-mile beach, tropical hammock, and mangrove forest. You can access Lake Worth Cove and the Lake Worth Lagoon, making for a great spot for kayaking, paddling, hikes, and fishing. This is the only beach on the list that requires a small fee for access. There’s also a nature center and kayak & paddle boards on site.

JuNo Beach

The next public access beach to the north is Juno Beach. The area surrounding the 990-foot pier is the hub of activity. Access to the pier is available from sunrise to sunset with extended hours during the peak winter months and is a favorite spot for fishermen and sightseers. There’s a gift shop located on the pier with all the essentials. South of the pier, towards the residential areas of Juno Beach, offers a little more serenity, while north of the pier approaching the Jupiter Dog Beach will have a lot more action. Juno Beach, and the area in general, are some of the highest-density sea turtle nesting grounds in the entire world. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center located on US1 in Juno Beach is a great spot to visit on your beach day, you might just catch a turtle release!

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Jupiter Dog Beach

Just a few hundred yards north of the Juno Beach Pier marks the beginning of the Jupiter Dog Beach. This beautiful stretch of sand extends 2.5 miles from Marker 25, near the intersection by Marcinski Road north to Marker 57 at the south end of Carlin Park. This is one of the state’s last remaining dog-friendly beaches, bringing visitors from all over the region who want to enjoy the surf, sun, and sand with their dogs. This is also a really popular spot for kite surfing.

Carlin Park

Carlin Park is the ideal beach for large gatherings. It offers oceanside dining, an extensive number of picnic pavilions with grill stations, a deep, guarded beach to accommodate the crowds, and a number of additional amenities including volleyball courts, playgrounds, and ballfields. The historic beachside Jupiter Civic Center, built in 1932, is a fabulous place to host an event.

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Jupiter Beach Park

Jupiter Beach Park is just south of the Jupiter Inlet and connects with Dubois Park, which features the old Dubois Pioneer home and several protected swimming areas. Jupiter Beach is another great spot to enjoy a day on the sand a catch some awesome boats heading out the inlet.

Coral Cove

Our final stop is Coral Cove Park in Tequesta, located on the south end of Jupiter Island. Coral Cove is notable for its beautiful rock formations protruding from the sandy beach. While these outcroppings are fun to explore, use caution as these rocks can be sharp. The beach on the ocean side is also comparatively shallow to some of the other area beaches. Thankfully, Coral Cove Park also has one of the best swimming and paddle board spots in the whole county. If you cross Beach Road to the Intracoastal side, you’ll enjoy a shallow, flat entry and a great spot for watching the passing yachts. We’ve seen a number of sea turtles and manatees here too.