This was a nude beach when I was a kid. That ended in 1982 when it became a beloved state park…read more They have done a lot to preserve native plants. You can rent kayaks here or swim. It's usually not too crowded. This is where we would go to see sea turtles laying eggs. And that continues to this day. It's a great location and a beautiful park.

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park seemed like such a hidden gem from everything I had read and…read moreseen online. I loved that it offers so many activities in one place--kayaking, paddleboarding, the beach, picnic areas, a gift shop, and educational exhibits--all at very reasonable prices. Parking was only $5, and the kayak and paddleboard rentals were affordable too. Unfortunately, I happened to visit on a day with an extremely low tide. Paddleboard rentals were suspended, but kayak rentals were still available. The staff did warn us about the low tide and advised us to stay near the edges to avoid getting stuck. However, as someone new to kayaking, I didn't realize just how much the tide would impact the experience. For a large portion of our trip, the water was so shallow that our kayaks constantly got stuck. We had to repeatedly get out and drag them through the water. At times, the water wasn't even ankle deep. I completely understand that the staff can't control the tides, but I honestly wish kayak rentals had also been paused that day because the conditions made it difficult to really enjoy the experience. By the time we finished kayaking, we were exhausted and felt pretty gross from walking through the murky water, so we ended up skipping the beach altogether. Outside of that, the park itself looked lovely. There was a nice picnic area, a cute gift shop, and they even had a rescued sea turtle with a volunteer sharing information about sea turtle conservation, which was a really nice touch. There also appeared to be several educational exhibits throughout the park, although they happened to be closed during our visit. One downside was a pretty unpleasant smell near the gift shop, but I'm guessing that may have also been related to the unusually low tide. Despite my experience, I haven't written the park off. The photos I've seen online make it look absolutely beautiful, and I think we were just unlucky with the timing. I'd definitely consider coming back on a day with higher water levels to give it another chance. It sounds like a great park overall--I just recommend checking the tide conditions before planning to kayak or paddleboard so you can enjoy it at its best.

Great public park to visit. We rented a boat from Bluewater Boat Rental, there is also a water…read moretaxi. Bring snorkel gear, the tropical fish around the rocks on the beach side of the island are amazing.

I love that you have to take a boat, ferry, jet ski, paddle board, kayak or some floating device to…read moreget here. Bathrooms and grills are located on the island. Great way to spend the day hanging with friends and family. And food finds its way to you.

Blowing Rocks is an amazing natural look at what the Florida Shoreline should look like. They have…read moretwo trails you can go through for the maritime hammock one close to the beach and the other by the intercoastal. The beach is unguarded and as the name suggests has exposed rocks. The rocks are super fun to explore. While I enjoyed my time there the parking area is quite limited so getting parking can be a hassle but one that is well worth it.

Cool, hidden place to check it out. This beach was better than I expected. The sand was a dark…read morecolor like dark Grey, not what I was used to. It was a great color for pictures. The beach had a nice path connecting to the beach. It was a nice canopy of trees. A very enjoyable path. At the beach you see the beautiful rock formations. It was something different and beautiful. This beach had an education center across from the beach with nice clean bathrooms. This center had nice walking paths around the intercostal, the other side. The parking was free but limited. There was space to park on both sides. If you can find parking. I recommend checking the beach out.

This beach access point is interestingly 'hidden.' There is no public parking available. It is…read morenestled between two condos. I found it by parking in the parking lot for Kagan Park and walking along the Lake Walk at Pelican Lake. When I spotted this walkway and sign, getting to go to the beach was just icing on the cake as part of a lovely park experience. The walkway from the access point sign to the actual beach is kind of long, but it is fully fenced on both sides, so very safe for little kids to skip along. It was exciting to hear the ocean waves become louder and louder as we got closer. Sweet anticipation! The path is fully paved with a very gradual incline, which is great for strollers and wheelchairs. At the end, a few stairs go down onto the beach area, but the water is full in view from the top of those little stairs. On the beach we found a couple of kite boarders setting up, but overall the beach was pretty quiet and private. I would definitely visit here again as part of a larger hangout involving Pelican Lake and Kagan Park.

A great place to start a long walk on a beautiful beach. I love this beach! Feel free to leave…read moreyour shoes on the beach the entrance of this access. No one will mess with them and it's much easier to walk without them! So take a stroll, look for beautiful shells or take in the sights. Regardless you will find a peace like no other.

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.

Ocean Cay Park is 13.44 acres. It is one of several ocean front parks in Jupiter. You park here and…read morethen cross over A1A to the beach. Not only does this park offer free parking for the beach but it also has amenities including 2 sand volleyball courts. restrooms, outdoor showers, benches, a playground, and picnic tables under pavilions that can be rented. There is a large open field for play. I love Jupiter and the beaches are just one reason why. They are clean and life guard patrolled. Parking is plentiful and free. Right next to Ocean Cay Park is another beach park, Juno Beach with a fishing pier. It is worth taking the drive north to have a vacation beach day. When you are done with your fun in the sun there are great places to eat blocks away.

5 stars all the way. This park is a hidden gem by that I mean that apparently not too many folks…read moreknow about it. It's just beautiful. You have a shaded pavilion to sit down and read a book on your iPad. Yes it has a charger as well. The restrooms are clean. There's a volleyball court. And here's the icing on the cake, it's right next to a beach that has another long walkway for pedestrians. I was actually pleasantly surprised that I found this park, my original intention was to walk at another park a mile down in Jupiter which really didn't fit my need to walk a longer; bug free path with restrooms and at least garbage cans. Anyways this park saved my long drive and I have nothing but compliments. Thank you city of Jupiter for building this gem.

We parked on the street and walked past all of the foliage west towards the water. There were lots…read moreof benches, water fountains & paths that felt very secure after dark. Lots of joggers and bikers enjoying the beautiful waterfront. Clean beautiful bathrooms, a lovely fountain, a real hidden treasure!

This is a passive park on the shores of Lake Mangonia. Park amenities include a walking/ jogging…read morepath, playground, and benches. There are beautiful large banyan and royal poinciana trees in the park. The playground is currently closed and there are no restrooms and very limited parking. This park is a popular place for people who live in the Lake Mangonia neighborhood to work out and watch the sun set.

One of the first parks I've been to while in Royal Palm Beach, FL. Very small yet hidden treasure…read more Love the fountains and there is a cafe called "seeds cafe" which is open for brunch I believe. Locals love them but I've yet to try them! Cool running's ice cream was located there but they've moved out. Really cool park for kids to enjoy since they have the splash fountains there! Also, it's such a honorable park to honor our veterans!

A beautiful community park with a wonderful playground and a small cafe. There are a couple of…read morewater features (splash pad & mini waterfalls and a small pond