A Day At Juno Beach, FL

Just A Day At Juno Beach, FL

2/5/2022

The Pier at Juno Beach Park

VIBE: Active, Busy
14775 US-1, Juno Beach, FL 33408

It's not easy to find a beach that has free parking, places for shelling and fantastic sunsets. But Juno Beach Park combines all three in one place! Even better, it offers the blue water of the Gulf stream that is warm even in winter.

We stayed for the day and experienced the incredible sunset view from the pier. Everywhere you turn there is beauty in Juno Beach Park. We were snapping pictures non-stop. There were so many interesting people, especially the surfing crowd. There is even a dog beach. This, active, family-friendly beach is not to be missed if you are driving on I-95 looking for adventure.

We visited Juno Beach in February for a weekend getaway. Driving the pickup truck down south is always relaxing for us. There is a 24-hour rest stop on the way down to Juno Beach Park (and Vero Beach) on I-95 South. It is very clean, not busy and has vending machines. If you pack a lunch or other goodies, you can take a break from your road trip under one of the picnic tables.

I-95 South Rest Stop

Juno Beach Park Sand

The sand on Juno Beach is quite interesting and actually not that pleasant. It is dark, grainy and filled with shells. It is thick and when it gets wet it resembles mud. This northern Palm Beach offers so many great amenities, it's hard to complain. If you love white sand beaches like Fort Myers, this shoreline may disappoint you. However, Juno Beach Park makes up for this sandy shortcoming in many other areas. Read on!

Juno Beach Ocean Water

Picture of ocean waves at Juno Beach Park

One of the ways Juno Beach shines is with it's incredible ocean water. The turquoise water is simply stunning. Venture onto the pier, which only costs $1 for non-fishing visitors, because the view of the ocean is breathtaking. You might make a few pelican friends on the pier since they love fly overhead and get fed. If you don't have any food...watch out! They can be aggressive.

Under the Pier at Juno Beach Park

Picture of Pelican on Pier at Juno Beach, FL

Feed the Pelicans on Juno Beach Pier

June Beach Parking and Amenities

There are a couple of ways to get into the Juno Beach Park free parking lot. Route 1 or Ocean Blvd will both get you there. There is a crosswalk from the parking lot over to the beach walkway. You will have to go down a flight of stairs to the beach. If you prefer, there is seating at street level in the shade to hang out. Or choose to walk the pier (no stairs) for a small fee (you can fish there too). Bathrooms and showers are available before you leave the parking area. The facilities are quite small but clean.

Juno Beach Activities

Picture of man and child in ocean at Juno Beach

Swimming is popular at Juno Beach Park...away from the surfers. Just like close-by Jensen Beach, the water can be quite rough. So check the sign upon entering the beach for any warnings regarding riptides or other issues. Even in February the water was a swimmable 76 degrees. It is great for just walking and wading along the shore too.

Kite and wind surfing are popular activities here for those fit enough to undertake them! The rest of us can enjoy the view and the ocean breeze. Walk north on the beach to reach the dog beach area and watch the dogs having a great time in the sea. You will see plenty of kite surfers which are amazing. We recommend a stroll along the Juno Beach Pier at sunset. It is spectacular!

Juno Beach Dog Park

Look Out! This Could Happen...

One issue to warn you about at Juno Beach Park is the amount of shells in the sand. How can that be a problem, you ask? After all, good shelling can be hard to find. However, it can be painful to walk in some areas along the shore. We definitely recommend swimming shoes at this beach. The other issue is to avoid exiting I-95 at PGA Boulevard in West Palm Beach. You will encounter a lift bridge and may get stuck waiting awhile. Otherwise check the draw bridge opening schedule using this handy resource.

Trucks At This Beach

While a standard pickup is good enough for most people, commercial users and hardcore recreationalists (like us beach folks) need something tougher. This black Ford F250 Super Duty Platinum, 6.7 L pickup meets that need head on. This truck stands out even more with its lift and those gleaming Gear 726 Big Block rims. They are equipped with Toyo Open Country M/T tires. Whether it's riding to or driving onto the beach, hauling a load or taking friends to dinner, this F250 Super Duty will grab attention. It has great looks, a big powertrain, and smooth ride. The problem is that once you make the climb into the cab, you may not want to come back down!

What We Really Think About Juno Beach Park

Juno Beach Pier

Juno Beach Park was a wonderful experience for us. The weather was perfect and tropical-feeling without being too hot. But it was a difficult beach to walk on and swimming can be tricky if the waves are large. Walking on the pier at sunset was heavenly. We could see the sun going down in the west and the soft orange light on the ocean waves. You can't put a price on that! North Palm Beach is a beautiful area with gorgeous palms and parks. It has lots of shopping and restaurants. It is expensive though. We stayed at the nearby Hampton Inn and even that was more expensive than what the chain usually charges. Would we go back? You bet we would. We hope you will consider checking out Juno Beach Park yourself on your next Florida beach road trip.

Juno Beach Hotels

Hampton Inn Juno Beach
Holiday Inn Express
Hilton Inn Express Palm Beach Gardens
Best Western Intracoastal Inn Jupiter
Jupiter Beach Resort