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MacArthur Beach Nature Center
4.8★ · 1,260 Google ratings · North Palm Beach, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
280 ft away · paid
Walk
150 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 60 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
88°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Map of MacArthur Beach Nature Center
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1Parking280 ft from the listing2Restrooms50 ft from the listing3Showers110 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Best for peaceful beach days
Reviewers consistently report this is one of the quietest beaches in the area with minimal crowds.
Use the free golf cart shuttle
The half-mile boardwalk walk is long; staff will provide a golf cart ride if you ask or seem.
Arrive early for kayak rentals
Kayaks are first-come, first-served and popular, so reach the gift shop by 9am to secure equipment.
Skip vendor event days
During special vendor events, expect 30-minute gate delays that disrupt the peaceful park experience.
Bring sunscreen and an umbrella
The exposed boardwalk and beach offer little shade, and sand gets hot even in mild weather.
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, 6:32 AM.
Practical
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📍 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
🅿 Parking 280 ft from the listing, John D MacArthur Beach State Park
🌊 Water 150 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 60 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at MacArthur Beach Nature Center?
The nearest mapped parking area is 280 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at MacArthur Beach Nature Center?
150 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 MacArthur Beach Nature Center have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 60 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
