• January 12, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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1. John D. Macarthur Beach State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Palm Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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3. Lake Worth Beach

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Juno Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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5. Delray Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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6. Carlin Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Peanut Island

Romantic Islands
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8. Ocean Reef Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Oceanfront Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • West Palm Beach offers many great things to do, including breathtaking public beaches to choose from, attracting large crowds of locals and tourists all through the year.
  • Some of the beaches around West Palm Beach are relatively simple and untouched, while others come complete with useful amenities and extra features like playgrounds and parks.
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West Palm Beach is a one hour day trip from Miami (72.4 miles via I-95 N):


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