Palm Beach Gardens, 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 8 upcoming events, kept current from official sources. Top picks: Palm Beach Gardens GreenMarket, Downtown Palm Beach Gardens & The Gardens Mall and Tequesta Brewing / Twisted Trunk. 3 of the activities are free. Nearest towns: North Palm Beach (3.5 mi) and Juno Beach (6.5 mi).

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

Palm Beach Gardens is golf country, home to PGA National and the Honda Classic, but it is also the north county's shopping and dining hub around Downtown at the Gardens and PGA Commons. It's inland, so pair it with a beach run to Juno or Singer Island.

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Beaches & Parks in Palm Beach Gardens

  • 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, 6.5 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, 6.9 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, 6.9 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, 6.9 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, 6.9 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, 6.9 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, 6.9 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, 6.5 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, 6.5 mi)

Attractions & Activities in Palm Beach Gardens

  • 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, 6.9 mi)

Shopping & Markets in Palm Beach Gardens

  • Palm Beach Gardens GreenMarket (PBG) — Sundays, Oct–May. City Hall campus Outdoors and dog-friendly on a leash unless noted. Dogs: leashed.
  • Downtown Palm Beach Gardens & The Gardens Mall (PBG) — Open-air lifestyle center next to an upscale enclosed mall. Dogs: outdoor yes / mall no.

Free things to do in Palm Beach Gardens

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, 6.5 mi)
  • Other beaches worth knowing — Quietest natural beaches: Blowing Rocks / Hobe Sound NWR, MacArthur Beach, Mizell-Johnson, Cape Florida. (in nearby Singer Island, 6.9 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, 6.9 mi)

Where to eat in Palm Beach Gardens

Waterfront

  • Sailfish Marina (Palm Beach Shores) — Marina restaurant. Thursday Sunset Celebration market; feed the tarpon. $$. (in nearby Singer Island, 6.9 mi)
  • 1000 North (Jupiter) — Upscale, Intracoastal. Michael Jordan-backed; lighthouse view, polished. $$$$. (in nearby Jupiter, 8.1 mi)
  • Guanabanas (Jupiter) — Open-air tiki, live music. Under the banyans on the river; the Jupiter vibe. $$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Jupiter, 8.1 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, 8.1 mi)
  • U-Tiki Beach (Jupiter) — Sandy-floor tiki. Boats parade past the inlet. $$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Jupiter, 8.1 mi)
  • E.R. Bradley's (West Palm Beach) — Waterfront saloon. On the guide's dog-friendly waterfront list. $$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 9.1 mi)

Casual & Family

  • 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, 6.9 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, 9.1 mi)
  • aioli (West Palm Beach) — Cult croissants and sandwiches. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 9.1 mi)
  • Palm Beach Meats (West Palm Beach) — Butcher that cooks. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 9.1 mi)

Bars & Nightlife

  • Tequesta Brewing / Twisted Trunk (Tequesta / PBG) — Brewery. $ · dog-friendly patio.
  • Topside at The Beacon (Jupiter (Love St)) — Coastal Italian tapas, inlet views. $$$. (in nearby Jupiter, 8.1 mi)

What's on in Palm Beach Gardens

The next 8 events on the Palm Beach Gardens 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • North Palm Beach Links 5K Ghost Run (7th annual) — Sat, Oct 31 · North Palm Beach Country Club golf course; 7:30 AM · Races & Runs. 5K, Monster Mile, kids Runs on the golf cart paths.
  • Manatee season opens at Manatee Lagoon — Sun, Nov 15 · Manatee Lagoon (FPL) · Festivals & Markets. Free, daily 9–4 from Nov 15. Before that it's exhibits only. No dogs.
  • The Gardens Trailblazer 5K — Sat, Dec 5 · Gardens North County District Park, 5101 117th Ct N · Races & Runs. 5K (park paths) Holiday theme; ornament finisher award. One aggregator shows Dec 7, confirm with city.
  • MLK 5K/10K & Divine Nine 5K Challenge — Sat, Jan 23 · Riviera Beach · Races & Runs. 5K, 10K, 1 mi, kids Black Chamber of PBC; virtual option.
  • Bridge the Gap 5K - Blue Heron Bridge Run — Sat, Feb 27 · Ocean Walk, 2401 N Ocean Ave; 7:30 AM · Races & Runs. 5K Crosses the 65-ft Blue Heron Bridge; ruck division; virtual option.

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

Getting there and planning your day

Palm Beach Gardens sits at 26.823, -80.139 in Palm Beach County. Parking rules, beach access and permits are on the City of Palm Beach Gardens 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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Official sources and further reading

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