John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

This park has beautiful nature trails , a nature centre, kayaking , gift shops , and of course, a stunning beach . The staff here is incredibly friendly - the experience is well worth the $5 charge.

awesome nature trail just make sure to bring bug spray and don't forget to visit the welcome center they have some cool stuff to see in their exibits

MacArthur Park is one of the last undeveloped strips of land on Florida's barrier islands . Home to loggerheads , terns, mangroves and fiddler crabs . Check out the mangrove trails on Munyon Island too!

I used to got there decades ago when John was alive and would visit. It was called airforce beach then.

Palm Beach isn't just for the ultra-rich. There are surrounding towns with affordable hotels and condos . Don't miss the nature programs and beach-combing at this gorgeous park . -Senior Editor

Snorkel , kayak , hunt for seashells and so much more at this wonderful beach

Even though the park is on the ocean it is not an easy trip to get to the beach . Especially with kids and/or supplies.

Very beautiful and not crowded ! Only beach I have seen with no bells-and-whistle tourist trap shops. My new favorite beach !

Take advantage of the free nature tours at 10am daily. The guides are really informative.

Beautiful! Watch for ghost crabs . The nice nature center has a loggerhead sea turtle . Cute . Rock reef very picturesque.

Looks like the reef was hit hard this past winter and lots of sand build up. For now skip it and go to Peanut Island or The Breakers if you are looking to go snorkeling .

Great shade on the walking trails and great sunshine on the beach !

One of the best boardwalks across the intracoastal, amazing views

Voted Best Kayaking for 2010 -"Paddle past the mangroves into the pull of a light breeze and enjoy the uninterrupted chorus of insects"

Ice Cream has arrived at our gift shop.....and the extra crunchies are free if it makes to the beach !

Free kayaking when you join Friends of MacArthur Beach as an individual member!!! Best deal in Palm Beach County !

Great beach area . Not a lot of people and quiet

Sunday afternoon free converts - family friendly and did I mention free?

Love the bluegrass every third Sunday! Untold Riches!

Students who want to get involved, join the Junior Friends of MacArthur Park !

Really educational nature center .

Kayaking . Do it. Lots of fun

Try the kayak rentals. It's sounds great.

Blue Grass music Sun 1 to 4. Great music !

Rent the Kayak for a few hours. Thank me later.

This is one of my fav places to escape the world shhhh don't tell

There isn't anywhere to buy food so pack lunch if you have kids

No lifeguard/ swim at your own risk =)

Pretty park but it is not good for bike riding- Jonathan Dickinson is much better!

$5 to get in.

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Blue Grass music Sun, 1 to 4pm

well worth the $3 to visit.