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John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
4.8★ · 3,368 Google ratings · North Palm Beach, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
175 yd away · paid
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Walk
0.9 miles · 18 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
88°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
210 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 7pm
Map of John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
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Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2016–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2016–2026
Use the free shuttle before 4pm
A golf cart tram runs from around 10am to 4pm to transport visitors across the long boardwalk to the beach.
Arrive early on weekends
Parking can be hard to find on busier days, though the $5 entry fee keeps crowds lighter than typical beaches.
Plan for a 10-minute boardwalk walk
The beach is accessible only by crossing a wooden boardwalk over the estuary, offering scenic views but requiring physical effort.
Bring water and snacks
No food is sold on-site except basics at a small gift shop, and the boardwalk walk offers no shade.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
80°F · clear
Water
88°F
Waves
1.6 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:54 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:34 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:58 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:13 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:31 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing, John D MacArthur Beach State Park
🌊 Water 0.9 miles away, about 18 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park?
240 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does John D. MacArthur Beach State Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
When is John D. MacArthur Beach State Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 7pm and the busiest at Sat 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
