North Palm Beach, Florida, is a Palm Beach County town on the Jupiter-to-Key West coast. This guide covers 12 beaches, parks and attractions, 12 places to eat and 12 upcoming events, kept current from official sources. Top picks: Chromatic Frequencies and Chromatic Frequencies. 3 of the activities are free. Nearest towns: Palm Beach Gardens (3.5 mi) and Singer Island (3.7 mi).

Last updated October 5, 2026. Events refresh daily; places are hand-picked and re-checked monthly.

North Palm Beach hugs the Intracoastal with a country club open to the public and MacArthur Beach State Park's boardwalk and reef just up the road. It is small and residential, which is exactly why the beaches stay empty on weekends.

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Beaches & Parks in North Palm 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. (in nearby Juno Beach, 4.7 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, 3.7 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, 7.3 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, 3.7 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, 3.7 mi)
  • Peanut Island (Riviera Beach) — Snorkel lagoon and east-side reef; weekdays in October are quiet, weekends are a sandbar party. Price: $15–20 shuttle · Dogs: no. (in nearby Singer Island, 3.7 mi)
  • Ocean Reef Park & Coral Cove Park (Singer Island / Tequesta) — Rock reef 30–100 ft off the beach; high tide, calm days. Dogs: no. (in nearby Singer Island, 3.7 mi)
  • 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. (in nearby Juno Beach, 4.7 mi)

Attractions & Activities in North Palm Beach

  • Palm Beach ledges (Riviera Beach / Singer Island) — Turtle-heavy drift dives on Breakers Reef and the Mizpah wreck corridor. Pura Vida Divers (also Open Water certification ~$500–600 and Blue Heron Bridge guided shore dives), Walker's, Narcosis. Price: ~$95–110. (in nearby Singer Island, 3.7 mi)
  • Loxahatchee NWR canoe trail & MacArthur Beach lagoon (Boynton Beach / Singer Island) — Marsh loop with gators; mangrove islands with manatees and rays. (in nearby Singer Island, 3.7 mi)
  • Cable wake parks (Deerfield / Hialeah / WPB) — Ski Rixen (Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield — the original US cable park, Wibit aqua park), Miami Watersports Complex (Amelia Earhart Park), Shark Wake Park (Okeeheelee, WPB). Price: $50–60/2 hr. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 7.3 mi)
  • Peanut Island Shuttle (Riviera Beach) — 10-min ride; 10–3 out, last return 5. Price: $15–20 round trip. (in nearby Singer Island, 3.7 mi)

Free things to do in North Palm 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. (in nearby Juno Beach, 4.7 mi)
  • Grassy Waters Preserve — Cypress boardwalk plus a 16. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 7.3 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, 3.7 mi)

Where to eat in North Palm Beach

Waterfront

  • Sailfish Marina (Palm Beach Shores) — Marina restaurant. Thursday Sunset Celebration market; feed the tarpon. $$. (in nearby Singer Island, 3.7 mi)
  • E.R. Bradley's (West Palm Beach) — Waterfront saloon. On the guide's dog-friendly waterfront list. $$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 7.3 mi)

Casual & Family

  • Okeechobee Steakhouse (West Palm Beach) — Est. 1947, Florida's oldest steakhouse. $$$$. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 7.3 mi)
  • Grato (West Palm Beach) — Conley's wood-fired Italian. $$$. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 7.3 mi)
  • Pistache (Clematis St, West Palm Beach) — French bistro, brunch. $$$. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 7.3 mi)
  • Table 26 (West Palm Beach) — Neighborhood fine dining. $$$. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 7.3 mi)

Date Night

  • Emelina ★ (new 2026) (West Palm Beach) — Modern Cuban tasting. 16 seats, 10 courses, ~$235, two seatings; the year's big story. $$$$$ · book ahead. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 7.3 mi)
  • aioli (West Palm Beach) — Cult croissants and sandwiches. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 7.3 mi)
  • Palm Beach Meats (West Palm Beach) — Butcher that cooks. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 7.3 mi)

Bars & Nightlife

  • Spruzzo (The Ben, West Palm Beach) — Mediterranean small plates; Intracoastal sunset. $$$. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 7.3 mi)
  • RH Rooftop Restaurant (West Palm Beach) — Lobster roll, burger, steak inside the RH gallery. $$$. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 7.3 mi)
  • Treehouse (Canopy by Hilton, WPB (13th fl)) — Shareables and tequila; best WPB skyline. $$. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 7.3 mi)

What's on in North Palm Beach

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

  • Chromatic Frequencies — Mon, Sep 7 – Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. Explore the art of color at Chromatic Frequencies.
  • Chromatic Frequencies — Sun, Sep 13 – Tue, Oct 13, 9:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. Dive into an immersive experience of color and sound at this unique exhibition.
  • Chromatic Frequencies — Tue, Sep 15 – Thu, Oct 15, 9:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. Experience vibrant artwork that captivates the senses. Price: Free
  • Chromatic Frequencies — Thu, Sep 17 – Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. A vibrant art exhibition featuring a mix of colors and themes.
  • Chromatic Frequencies — Fri, Sep 25 – Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. Explore a unique art exhibition focused on color and sound. Price: Free
  • Chromatic Frequencies — Sun, Sep 27 – Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. An exhibition showcasing vibrant and colorful works of art.
  • Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch — Fri, Oct 2 – Sun, Nov 1, 10:00 AM · Downtown West Palm Beach · Festivals & Markets. Fall fun is popping up in Downtown West Palm Beach with pumpkins of every color, shape, and size! Price: Free
  • Chromatic Frequencies — Sat, Oct 3 – Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. Price: Free
  • Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch — Mon, Oct 5 – Sun, Nov 1, 11:00 AM · Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch · Festivals & Markets. Fall fun is popping up in Downtown West Palm Beach with pumpkins and activities! Price: Free
  • Chromatic Frequencies — Mon, Oct 5 – Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. Explore the vibrant world of art at Chromatic Frequencies.

See the full list, refreshed daily: North Palm Beach.

Getting there and planning your day

North Palm Beach sits at 26.817, -80.082 in Palm Beach County. Parking rules, beach access and permits are on the Village of North Palm 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 John D. MacArthur Beach State Park page has hours and entry fees.

Nearby towns

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Official sources and further reading

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