I visited here for playing the violin at a destination wedding, and wow. The beach is stunning…read more There are plenty of restrooms and public areas, it has places to play volleyball, there are food trucks, and plenty of parking. Simply lovely.

A lot of the beaches on Hutchinson Island do not have restrooms or lifeguards. If you are looking…read morefor a beach with those amenities plus more, Jensen Beach Park is here for you. Jensen Beach Park, also called Sea Turtle Beach has a huge free parking lot. You can grab a snack, breakfast, or lunch or rent a beach chair and umbrella at the Sand Dune Café which is open 7 days a week. You can also bring your own food to enjoy at several picnic pavilions. The park also has a sand volleyball court and bathrooms and showers. There is a oversized Adirondack chair for a fun photo op near the café. The park is also home to the Martin County Ocean Recue Headquarters. The soft sand and clean water along with all of the amenities makes this a great spot for enjoying a peaceful beach day. I loved seeing all of the sea turtle nests on the beach. I hope the little guys make it to their ocean home.

Beach in the wintertime? Yes please!…read more I love Hobe Sound Beach since it's not too crowded for a later morning walk. The views were stunning on the day we went with bright blue skies and seas with not too much by way of waves. I think the guard stand had a yellow flag for conditions that day but the water looked nice for a cool, refreshing swim. The beach itself is pretty clean with no litter that I could see, and the shelter has plenty of picnic tables to sit at and take in the views. They have a foot sprayer that's located a bit far from where it is needed at the entry. I did not use the bathrooms while there but it is nice to know there is a permanent standing structure there.

One of my favorites places to take out-of-town visitors. Sometimes we take A1A and sometimes we…read moretake I95. As we get closer to the beach, the road has this very scenic canopy type of trees all the way to Hobe Sound Beach; just magical. The parking lot was smallish but we never had any parking issues. A walk on the beach is always delightful. Nice experience.

Fletcher Beach is located one half mile south of Stuart Beach on A1A and just north of Gilbert's…read moreBar Refuge House Museum on Hutchinson Island. The Scott and Billie Fletcher Beach was purchased by Martin County in 1973. This is the only beach on this end of Hutchinson Island that I was easily able to find parking for. It does not have a lifeguard or restrooms so it is not as popular as some of the other beaches. While it may lack in amenities it is more secluded which is nice if you are looking for a more peaceful beach experience. From the parking area you just hike up a trail over the sand dune to the beach. The beaches on this part of Hutchinson Island have rocky looking outcroppings known as the Anastasia formation which was named by E. H. Sellards in 1912. The formation was deposited during the deposited during the late Pleistocene and the "rocks" are really sand and coquina limestone embedded with mollusk shells and sparry calcite. It forms cliffs and caves that form a habitat for sea life. It is not very comfortable on bare feet but it makes a lovely backdrop for pictures. If you are looking for a more off the beaten path beach, Fletcher Beach is ideal for sunbathing, beachcombing, wildlife watching, fishing, surfing, swimming, and photography.

This spot was a place that my parents decided to take me when I was visiting them in Florida for…read morethe holiday. They wanted to do something outdoorsy but safe so we decided to visit the beach for a bonfire. The beach was a quick drive from their condo and the parking was just off the road, and the parks department keeps the lot clean. You have to walk on a wooden path to get to the beach which is over a slight hill. The beach is large and well kept, we found a perfect spot to build a small fire and just relax and star gaze. As far as beaches go, it's a nice one! I didn't see any trash which is always impressive to me. This is a place I'd like to come back in the daylight to check out and do a traditional beach day. But if you want to enjoy a nice fire and beautiful night skies, this is your place! Kudos to to Florida and their awesome beaches.

Best thing about this beach was that there is parking for the entire town of Jupiter. Other than…read morethat, the beach was nasty with seaweed. It's also one of these beaches that has been eroded so you have to walk on to the beach and then go down a hill to get to the water. You have to go up to Dubois Park and access the beach there for a better experience. The other star goes to Dune Dogs! The most expensive hot dog I've ever bought but it was good.

Southern Living recently named Jupiter, Florida, home to the clearest, most Caribbean-like waters…read morein the south. Jupiter has 3.4 miles of sandy beaches along the coastline. Warm, clear water and shores with natural features like dunes, mangroves, and sea grape trees beckon swimmers and sunbathers. There is free parking spaces along A1A. South Of Carlin Park are beach crossovers #22-#72. Some are maintained by Town of Jupiter, some by Palm Beach County, and some are private. The crossovers are stairs that you take from the road down to the beach. At the top of the stairs are showers. Crossovers #24, #31, #45, and #48 are ADA accessible. The 2.5 mile stretch of beach from beach marker #26 north to beach marker #57 is a dog friendly section of beach. The crossover sections do not have lifeguards or restrooms. If you are looking for life guarded beaches and amenities you need to go to one of the beach parks like Carlin Park, DuBois Park, and Jupiter Beach Park. Beaches that are maintained by the Town of Jupiter receive the assistance of County and Town, Friends of Jupiter Beach, a local non-profit group, that helps to keep the beaches clean while protecting natural resources. Note that sea turtle nesting season along the beach runs from March 1-October 31. Stay away from any nesting turtles and leave nests and hatchlings alone. Also do not leave any holes or sandcastles on the beach.

Still the most lovely park, especially the Intracoastal side. Ample parking right along the shore,…read moreand a large shallow are ripe for snorkeling, far from boats which might pass by. We arrived early and staked our spot in the shade under mangroves. My kids take their kayaks out to explore the mangrove islands and paddle around. It's so protected without currents pulling them out or speeding boats close by, which is such wonderful freedom for them. This is a popular spot on the weekends, and some folks bring out tents and equipment for the whole day. This is a perfect first-time snorkeling spot for beginners, because the water is so shallow. We swam with a sea turtle this time. Even not at high tide, it's still a lovely way to be on saltwater without waves or seaweed. It seems that dogs and fires are welcome.

Traveled to "Jupiter" looking for a nice beach as I heard their beaches are clear and clean…read more. stumbled across this beach park. There was plenty of parking, which we liked. The boardwalk was closed for repairs so we had to walk thru the sand with our stuff (coolers etc). Part of the beach was on a small like hill, you had to jump down to get towards the water which was annoying. The beach was filled with seaweed. I did like there was a lifeguard on duty. It wasn't crowded for a Sunday. Probably won't be back to this one.

Nice area for larger venues. They have a mini beach that connects to the river. A nice dock that I…read morebelieve you can fish off it could be wrong. 24hr water and bathroom access. Great courtyard, scenery.

It was an amazing day to walk the park. A beautiful view on the pier for fishing and the little…read morebeach area was beautiful.

I have been to BCB and I will tell you it's a nice quiet beach. Everyone is cordial. I have made…read moresome friends I also got bit up by side fleas. Be careful. I experienced same fleas. I was bitten a lot. I met a nice young lady there. We talked and enjoyed each other company, but nothing beyond that, she was not my prefer body type. I like more demure, fit female type. The water was great! There is no place to shower so I purchased a portable shower and shower tent. I use that when I visit beaches that don't have any accommodations beyond just a toilet. Check it out. Let me know what you think.

Now we have plenty of car parking! Showers are fantastic…read morealong with new restrooms. What a great improvement!

This beach is calm and very peaceful. It was a lot less…read morecrowded then the usual beaches Ive visited (mainly Cocoa and Daytona). The sand was a beautiful ashy grey, but looked clean. There were plenty of shells to collect too! The waters were clean and clear, definitely a more pleasant beach experience than most!

Hit 2 beaches in 1 day and absolutely loved this one. Across the street, they have free parking,…read moreshowers, small pavilions, bathrooms.. the beach was easy access. Super clear waters, clean, and tons of seashells. There is a pier as well to go fishing. Definitely will be back to this one.