Things To Do in North Palm Beach & Palm Beach (Visitor Guide)

Distances listed from: Jewish Community Synagogue – 844 Prosperity Farms Rd, North Palm Beach, FL 33410

🌴 FREE LOCAL ACTIVITIES

Anchorage Park (Closest Park to Shul)

📍 603 Anchorage Dr, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
📏 3 min / 1.5 miles
Playground • Picnic space • Waterfront walk • Great for kids

Lakeside Park

📍 805 Lakeside Dr, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
📏 4 min / 1.8 miles
Lakefront views • Picnic lawns • Quiet & scenic

Frenchman’s Forest Nature Trails

📍 12201 Prosperity Farms Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
📏 10–12 min / 6 miles
Short boardwalk trails • Wildlife • Shade trees

Juno Beach Park & Beach Access

📍 14775 US-1, Juno Beach, FL 33408
📏 12 min / 7 miles
Free beach • Ocean views • Soft sand • Great for sunrise

Blowing Rocks Preserve (Natural Wonder)

📍 574 S Beach Rd, Jupiter Island, FL 33469
📏 25–30 min / 16 miles
Unique limestone rock formations where waves splash dramatically — great photo spot, especially at high tide. Beach + nature walk + lookout points.

🐢 WILDLIFE, MARINE LIFE & NATURE 

Loggerhead Marine Life Center (Sea Turtles) (FREE)

📍 14200 US-1, Juno Beach, FL 33408
📏 12–15 min / 8.5 miles
Sea turtle hospital • Educational exhibits • Great for kids

Manatee Lagoon – Manatee Viewing & Education Center (FREE)

📍 6000 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
📏 15–18 min / 9 miles
FREE entry • Great for families • Best viewing in cooler months when manatees come near the warm water outflow.

Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge

📍 13640 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
📏 30–35 min / ~20 miles
Dunes • Trails • Nature center • Protected refuge with wildlife

Children’s Museum (Hobe Sound / Treasure Coast Area)

📍 1707 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957 (closest children’s museum to Hobe Sound)
📏 35–40 min / ~25 miles
Hands-on exhibits • Play-based learning • Indoor + outdoor play • Great for younger kids

Lion Country Safari

📍 2003 Lion Country Safari Rd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470
📏 35–40 min / ~26 miles
Drive-through safari • Animals up-close • Rides • Splash pad • Petting zoo • Full-day experience

🏖 BEACHES, WATER, & OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

📍 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
📏 5 min / 2.3 miles
Beaches • Snorkeling • Nature center • Boardwalk • Kayak rentals

Peanut Island – Ferry Every 30 Minutes

📍 Ferry Dock: 200 E 13th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
📏 10–12 min / 5 miles
Ferry runs roughly every 30 minutes • Great for snorkeling & picnics

Boat Rentals / Jet Skis (No License Needed for Some)

📍 Riviera Beach Marina – 200 E 13th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
📏 10–12 min / 5 miles
Pontoons • Center consoles • Jet skis • Guided tours

🎡 PAID ACTIVITIES & FAMILY FUN

Rapids Waterpark

📍 6566 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
📏 18–20 min / 10 miles
Water slides • Lazy river • Wave pool • Kids area

Fun Depot – Arcade • Go-Karts • Bowling

📍 2003 10th Ave N, Lake Worth, FL 33461
📏 20–25 min / 12–13 miles
Arcade • Laser tag • Go-karts • Bowling • VR gaming

Paint Class / Art Night

📍 Painting With a Twist (Palm Beach Area)
📏 15–20 min (varies)
Canvas painting • Step-by-step instructor • Kids & adult sessions

📍 HISTORIC & MUST-SEE LANDMARKS

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum

📍 500 Captain Armours Way, Jupiter, FL 33469
📏 20–25 min / 12 miles
Breathtaking views • Lighthouse climb • Museum • Great photo opportunity

🛍 SHOPPING & WALKING DESTINATIONS

CityPlace / The Square (Outdoor Downtown)

📍 700 S Rosemary Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
📏 14–18 min / 9 miles
Shops • Outdoor events • Music • Coffee • Motzei Shabbos stroll spot

Worth Avenue – The Palm Beach Icon

📍 Worth Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480
📏 18–22 min / 11 miles
Historic shopping street • Galleries • Mediterranean architecture • Sightseeing

Downtown Palm Beach Gardens

📍 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
📏 12–15 min / 7 miles
Movie theater • Shops • Boardwalk • Weekend events

🌿 NATURE RESERVES & TRAILS

Grassy Waters Preserve
📍 8264 Northlake Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33412
📏 10–13 min / 7.5 miles
Wetland boardwalks • Wildlife • Scenic & peaceful

Grassy Waters Preserve

📍 8264 Northlake Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33412
📏 ~10–13 min / ~7.5 miles
A large freshwater wetland preserve with boardwalk trails, diverse wildlife viewing, birdwatching areas, picnic spots, and kayak launch options.

Riverbend Park

📍 9060 Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, FL 33478
📏 ~25–30 min / ~18 miles
Beautiful natural park with hiking and equestrian trails, picnic areas, and river access — perfect for families and nature lovers.

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

📍 16450 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
📏 ~30–35 min / ~22 miles
Vast state park with hiking, biking, canoeing, horseback trails, interpretive programs, wildlife (alligators, birds), and scenic river views.

Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

📍 10216 Lee Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33437
📏 ~25–30 min / ~15 miles
Part of the Greater Everglades ecosystem with boardwalks, elevated trails, birdwatching platforms, and abundant wildlife. Great for photography and birders.

Okeeheelee Park Trails

📍 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33413
📏 ~20–25 min / ~12 miles
Multi-use park with paved walking/biking trails, lakes, picnic areas, nature zones, and disc golf.

Mounts Botanical Garden

📍 531 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
📏 ~15–18 min / ~10 miles
Although not long hiking trails, this botanical garden features winding walkways through themed plant collections, butterfly gardens, and shaded tropical landscapes.

Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands

📍 12800 Hagen Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33437
📏 ~25–30 min / ~15 miles
A boardwalk trail over wetlands perfect for birdwatching, turtles, butterflies, and observation towers — excellent for families and kids.

Seacrest Scrub Natural Area

📍 2200 Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
📏 ~25–30 min / ~15 miles
Quiet nature preserve with woodland trails and shady paths — nice for a short morning walk or birdwatching.

Indiantown Road Bike & Nature Trail

📍 Indiantown Rd & Jupiter Farms Rd, Jupiter, FL 33458
📏 ~20–25 min / ~15 miles
A paved multi-use trail perfect for walking, jogging, biking, and nature observation along green corridors.

Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park

📍 11295 SW Glades Cut Off Rd, Jupiter, FL 33469
📏 ~20–25 min / ~12 miles
Historic park with riverfront trails, paved paths along the Loxahatchee River, picnic pavilions, and scenic views — great for peaceful outdoor time.