John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
The only state park in Palm Beach County, with natural dune beaches, mangrove lagoons, and rocky reefs for snorkeling.
The park is located at the northern tip of Singer Island and preserves about 3 kilometers of undeveloped beach and coastal hammock forest. A wooden boardwalk crosses the lagoon from the visitor center to the beach. At low tide, the rocks near shore are good for snorkeling, and the lagoon is ideal for kayaking (kayaks can be rented in the park) to watch herons and manatees. Summer nights bring sea turtle nesting viewing activities. The park is open from 8:00 until sunset, and the entrance fee is about $5 per vehicle. Facilities are simple, and it is less crowded than the city beaches, making it well suited to visitors who enjoy natural scenery.
Opening hours
Daily 08:00 to sunset
Nearby sights
- Loggerhead Marinelife Center & Juno Beach Pier
- Peanut Island
- Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center
- Lake Trail
- Flagler Museum (Whitehall)
- The Breakers
- Clematis Street
- Bethesda-by-the-Sea