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 The Belgrove Labor Day Bash. 4 of the activities are free. Nearest towns: Palm Beach Gardens (3.5 mi) and Singer Island (3.7 mi).

Last updated September 7, 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)
  • 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 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)
  • 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. (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)

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)
  • Other beaches worth knowing — Quietest natural beaches: Blowing Rocks / Hobe Sound NWR, MacArthur Beach, Mizell-Johnson, Cape Florida. (in nearby Singer Island, 3.7 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.
  • The Belgrove Labor Day Bash — Mon, Sep 7, 11:00 AM · Belgrove Resort · Festivals & Markets. Join us for the Belgrove Labor Day Bash featuring food and fun.
  • Art Encounters — Tue, Sep 8 – Fri, Sep 11, 10:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. Join us for interactive experiences at Art Encounters.
  • Wellington International fall horse shows — Thu, Sep 10 · Wellington International · Sports. Thu–Sun Free spectator admission, Sept 10 through mid-October weekends. Polo season doesn't start until Dec 27. Dogs leashed.
  • Clematis by Night — free waterfront concerts — Thu, Sep 10 · Clematis St waterfront · Festivals & Markets. Every Thursday 6–9 pm.
  • Luke Bryan — Sat, Sep 12 · iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre · Concerts & Live Music.
  • Miles For Miracles 5K & Miracle Mile (3rd annual) — Sat, Sep 12 · North Palm Beach · Races & Runs. 5K, 1 mi Virtual option.
  • 3rd Annual City of Westlake 5K Remembering 9/11 — Sat, Sep 12, 7:30 AM · Races & Runs. 5K Lace up your running shoes and join the community for the 3rd Annual Westlake 5K on September 12, 2026. Taking place at the scenic greenspace located at the corner of Persimmon Blvd and Ilex Way… Price: $45
  • Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Royal Palm Beach, FL (37) — Sat, Sep 12, 8:00 AM · Races & Runs. 13.1 mi, 5K, 10K US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local… Price: $30
  • West Palm Beach 9/11 Stair Climb — Sat, Sep 12, 8:00 AM · 515 N. Clematis Street · Community. Honor fallen heroes with a 110-story stair climb tribute. Price: Free

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.

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