Juno Beach, Florida, is a Palm Beach County town on the Jupiter-to-Key West coast. This guide covers 14 beaches, parks and attractions, 12 places to eat and 12 upcoming events, kept current from official sources. Top picks: Juno Dunes & Jupiter Ridge natural areas and Jupiter Inlet & Juno Pier. 7 of the activities are free. Nearest towns: Jupiter (4.5 mi) and North Palm Beach (4.7 mi).

Last updated September 7, 2026. Events refresh daily; places are hand-picked and re-checked monthly.

Juno Beach is a two-mile town built around one very long pier and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, where rescued sea turtles are the main event. It's the low-key beach day north of the Palm Beaches, with free parking if you arrive early.

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Beaches & Parks in Juno Beach

  • Juno Dunes & Jupiter Ridge natural areas (Juno Beach / Jupiter) — Short scrub trails; Juno Dunes climbs a 45-ft dune with ocean views. Price: Free · Dogs: leashed.
  • Jupiter Inlet & Juno Pier (Jupiter / Juno Beach) — Longest rights in the area on N-NE swell; Juno Pier is the most reliable fall wave and the best check-in spot.
  • Surf forecasts (Online) — Fall is the season: Sept–Oct tropical systems send groundswell; November's first cold fronts bring 2–4 days of NE windswell each. Surfline cams at Juno Pier, Reef Road, Deerfield and South Beach; NOAA buoy 41114 (Fort Pierce) for incoming swell; the National Hurricane Center for swell-producing storms.
  • Jonathan Dickinson State Park (Hobe Sound) — 11,500 acres on the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee; 25 mi of hiking, 9-mi Camp Murphy mountain bike network. The kayak/boat-tour concession closed June 2026 — bring your own or launch from Riverbend Park. Scrub trails are brutal in Sept; go early or wait for Nov. Price: $6/car · Dogs: leashed. (in nearby Jupiter, 4.5 mi)
  • Blowing Rocks Preserve (Jupiter Island) — Limestone blowholes spout 50 ft at high tide with big surf — most dramatic during a fall nor'easter or offshore hurricane swell. Price: $2 · Dogs: no. (in nearby Jupiter, 4.5 mi)
  • Riverbend Park (Jupiter) — 680 acres, 10+ mi of shaded trails, best put-in for the cypress-canopied upper Loxahatchee. Jupiter Outdoor Center rents kayaks ($40) and bikes ($20) on site. Price: Free · Dogs: leashed. (in nearby Jupiter, 4.5 mi)
  • John D. MacArthur Beach State Park (Singer Island) — Boardwalk over Lake Worth Lagoon, 2 mi of beach, snorkel-from-shore reef at high tide, kayak rentals. Price: $5/car · Dogs: leashed. (in nearby Singer Island, 6.6 mi)
  • Grassy Waters Preserve (West Palm Beach) — Cypress boardwalk plus a 16.6-mi shadeless levee loop for gravel bikes (Nov only). Price: Free · Dogs: no. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 11 mi)
  • Local spring substitutes (Coral Gables / FTL / Riviera Beach) — South Florida has no natural springs — they all sit north of Orlando. Local stand-ins: the spring-fed Venetian Pool in Coral Gables (1924 lagoon pool, $23, closed Mondays), the atoll pool at Matheson Hammock, the Snyder Park dog lake, and Peanut Island's snorkel lagoon. (in nearby Singer Island, 6.6 mi)
  • Jupiter Dog Beach (Jupiter (A1A, markers 25–60)) — 2.5 miles of off-leash beach, sunrise to sunset, free parking and bags. The gold standard; ~75 min away — pair it with a Jupiter dive, surf check or brewery. Price: Free · Dogs: yes. (in nearby Jupiter, 4.5 mi)
  • Other beaches worth knowing (Various) — Quietest natural beaches: Blowing Rocks / Hobe Sound NWR, MacArthur Beach, Mizell-Johnson, Cape Florida. Haulover's north section is Miami-Dade's legal clothing-optional beach. Closest everyday strand to Coral Ridge is Vista Park / NE 18th St with free street parking on the west side of A1A north of Sunrise. September heat rule: before 9 am or after 5 pm — sand and pavement burn paws midday. (in nearby Jupiter, 4.5 mi)
  • Phil Foster Park / Blue Heron Bridge (Riviera Beach) — Often called the best shore dive in the US: 5–20 ft, marked snorkel trail, seahorses, octopus, eagle rays. Go within an hour of high tide only. Force-E and Pura Vida rent gear nearby. Price: Free · Dogs: leashed (park). (in nearby Singer Island, 6.6 mi)

Attractions & Activities in Juno Beach

  • Fishing — mullet run and sailfish season (Jupiter to Miami) — Sept–Oct mullet run: snook, tarpon and sharks blitzing bait off every pier and inlet (Anglin's, Juno, Deerfield, Pompano, Dania piers, $5–7; Juno Pier allows leashed dogs). November: sailfish season opens with the first fronts — Jupiter/Palm Beach is 'Sailfish Alley.' Drift boats (Sailfish Marina, Lady Pamela II, Kelley/Reward Fleet); private half-day ~$700–1,000. Price: Drift boats ~$60–80/person.
  • Loggerhead Marinelife Center (Juno Beach) — Sea turtle hospital; hatchling season wraps up through Oct. Price: Free · Dogs: no.

Free things to do in Juno Beach

Nothing here charges admission (parking may).

  • Juno Dunes & Jupiter Ridge natural areas — Short scrub trails; Juno Dunes climbs a 45-ft dune with ocean views.
  • Loggerhead Marinelife Center — Sea turtle hospital; hatchling season wraps up through Oct.
  • Riverbend Park — 680 acres, 10+ mi of shaded trails, best put-in for the cypress-canopied upper Loxahatchee. (in nearby Jupiter, 4.5 mi)
  • Grassy Waters Preserve — Cypress boardwalk plus a 16. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 11 mi)
  • Jupiter Dog Beach — 2. (in nearby Jupiter, 4.5 mi)
  • Other beaches worth knowing — Quietest natural beaches: Blowing Rocks / Hobe Sound NWR, MacArthur Beach, Mizell-Johnson, Cape Florida. (in nearby Jupiter, 4.5 mi)
  • Phil Foster Park / Blue Heron Bridge — Often called the best shore dive in the US: 5–20 ft, marked snorkel trail, seahorses, octopus, eagle rays. (in nearby Singer Island, 6.6 mi)

Where to eat in Juno Beach

Waterfront

  • 1000 North (Jupiter) — Upscale, Intracoastal. Michael Jordan-backed; lighthouse view, polished. $$$$. (in nearby Jupiter, 4.5 mi)
  • Guanabanas (Jupiter) — Open-air tiki, live music. Under the banyans on the river; the Jupiter vibe. $$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Jupiter, 4.5 mi)
  • Square Grouper Tiki Bar (Jupiter Inlet) — Beach bar. Sunset with the lighthouse; the "5 O'Clock Somewhere" video bar. $ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Jupiter, 4.5 mi)
  • U-Tiki Beach (Jupiter) — Sandy-floor tiki. Boats parade past the inlet. $$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Jupiter, 4.5 mi)
  • Sailfish Marina (Palm Beach Shores) — Marina restaurant. Thursday Sunset Celebration market; feed the tarpon. $$. (in nearby Singer Island, 6.6 mi)

Casual & Family

  • Little Moir's Food Shack (Jupiter) — Sweet-potato-crusted fish, strip-mall legend. $$. (in nearby Jupiter, 4.5 mi)
  • Lucky Shuck (Jupiter) — Oyster bar at Harbourside. $$. (in nearby Jupiter, 4.5 mi)
  • Coolinary Café (Jupiter) — Farm-to-table in a strip mall. $$. (in nearby Jupiter, 4.5 mi)
  • Evo Italian (Tequesta) — Tequesta neighborhood favorite. $$$. (in nearby Jupiter, 4.5 mi)
  • Dive Bar (Jupiter) — Locals' seafood and sushi. $$. (in nearby Jupiter, 4.5 mi)
  • Sailfish Marina Sunset Celebration (Palm Beach Shores) — Thursday-night artisan market plus sunset over the inlet. A local ritual; feed the tarpon. $$. (in nearby Singer Island, 6.6 mi)

Bars & Nightlife

  • Topside at The Beacon (Jupiter (Love St)) — Coastal Italian tapas, inlet views. $$$. (in nearby Jupiter, 4.5 mi)

What's on in Juno Beach

The next 10 events on the Juno Beach calendar (dates are America/New_York; confirm with the organizer before you go):

  • Miles For Miracles 5K & Miracle Mile (3rd annual) — Sat, Sep 12 · North Palm Beach · Races & Runs. 5K, 1 mi Virtual option.
  • Jupiter BMX Jam — Sat, Sep 19, 6:00 PM · Jupiter Skate Park · Festivals & Markets. This gravity-defying event features pro BMX athletes showcasing their skills in a local competition. Price: Free
  • Annie's Choice 5K (3rd annual) — Sat, Sep 19 · Abacoa Amphitheater, 1260 University Blvd; 7:30 AM · Races & Runs. 5K K2 Road Sports / Accuchip timing.
  • World Market Palm Beach Gardens Grand Opening — Fri, Sep 25 – Sun, Sep 27, 9:45 AM · World Market Prosperity Centre · Festivals & Markets. Celebrations kick off with a ceremonial ribbon cutting followed by festivities, giveaways, and food tastings. Price: Free
  • HOOF it for H.A.L.T. 5K (4th annual) — Sat, Sep 26 · Jupiter · Races & Runs. 5K Virtual option.
  • Kids Night! — Sat, Sep 26, 6:30 PM · Jupiter Community Center · Community. Enjoy an evening full of fun activities, gym games, arts and crafts, along with dinner and dessert. Price: Free
  • Advancing Breast Cancer Care. Improving Lives. — Wed, Sep 30, 4:00 PM · Loggerhead Marinelife Center · Community. Participate in a discussion exploring advanced treatments and individualized care for breast cancer patients. Price: Free
  • FALLoween Festival — Sat, Oct 10, 9:00 AM · The Els Center of Excellence · Races & Runs. Become a Volunteer! Our FALLoween Festival is all about fun, community, and inclusivity, and we can’t make it happen without you! Volunteers are the magic behind this spooky celebration, helping us… Price: Free
  • Jupiter HarbourFest — Fri, Oct 16 – Sat, Oct 17 · Harbourside Place · Festivals & Markets. Noon–8 pm; free. Dogs welcome.
  • Hope Rising 5K Fun Run & Walk — Sat, Oct 17 · Carlin Park, 400 S A1A · Races & Runs. 5K Oceanfront.

See the full list, refreshed daily: Juno Beach.

Getting there and planning your day

Juno Beach sits at 26.880, -80.053 in Palm Beach County. Parking rules, beach access and permits are on the Town of Juno Beach site; the Discover The Palm Beaches (official tourism board) calendar lists county-wide festivals; check the National Weather Service Miami – South Florida forecast before a beach or boat day (summer storms build after 2 pm); snorkelers and anglers should read the NOAA tides: Lake Worth Pier; Brightline (West Palm Beach–Boca–Fort Lauderdale–Aventura–Miami) is the car-free way in; the official Loggerhead Marinelife Center page has hours and entry fees.

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