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John D. MacArthur Beach State Park


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in North Palm Beach
Traveller Description: Reservations accepted the working day after Memorial Day. Groups limited to 25 people.
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Attraction type: Beach, State park, Nature reserve, Nature trail, Island
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Address: 10900 StateRoad 703 North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Tel: 407-624-6952

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4 of 5 stars
fatcat7
22 Oct 2009

This is a beautiful park with a couple of nice trails, bring bug repellent if you are walking the trails, its a great place to collect some shells, I always try to bring an extra bag and pick up any garbage I find that may have drifted down from the city. Very quiet during the week however at John D.... more

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5 of 5 stars
South Florida
18 Jun 2009

This is a hidden gem in south florida. You pay a nominal fee to park your car, they have a small nature education center where you can rent kayaks for a small price. Most people park and use the boardwalk to access a beautiful and quiet stretch of beach. There are no lifeguards, but it is very peaceful and quiet,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Saint Louis, Missouri
1 Apr 2009

We wanted to avoid the spring break crowd so we headed to a state park. What a wonderful surprise! There is a $4.00 per car admission fee to the park which is well worth it. Plenty of parking is available. Then, there is a 1600 ft boardwalk that goes across Lake Worth Cove which is very scenic. Along the boardwalk... more

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5 of 5 stars
West Palm Beach, FL
27 Feb 2009

Local's Secret! Beautiful Beach! Surprising Nature! Fun day of activities! If you want a South Beach atmosphere, go somewhere else. Snorkeling (BYO gear), hiking, kayaking, and picnicking are top things to do here. The beach is quiet and secluded so you will have space to snorkel in these clear blue waters. Check out the nature center for pics and info... more

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5 of 5 stars
Claremont, New Hampshire
14 Nov 2007

Lucky Find - (thanks mostly to tripadvisor!) Learn about the local ecological system and basically, just get back to nature. Lovely walking trails with a 1,600 foot boardwalk to the most beautiful beach ever! From the boardwalk you can watch fish jumping and numerous birds in action. A shuttle is provided for those who can not walk the distance. At... more

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5 of 5 stars
West Palm Beach. FL
14 May 2003
4
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The park has a lot of attractions to see and enjoy. It gives you a good taste of all aspects of nature in Florida. You have nature walks and wetlands areas that are truly amazing. I was fortunate enough to see a pink spoon billed crane fly over the long walkway over the wetlands. The beah area is just as... more

Magnifique
25 Aug 2009

La référence proviens de ce site et nous ne regrettons pas notre visite à ce parc national. Il est possible... more

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John D. MacArthur Beach State Park Address

10900 StateRoad 703, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Tel: 407-624-6952