Every Beach in Palm Beach County: A Local’s Guide From Jupiter to Boca Raton (2026)
Palm Beach County has more than two dozen public beaches between Jupiter Island and the Boca Raton inlet, and most of the county-run ones are free to park at. Here’s the list from north to south: what each one costs, where the lifeguards are, where the dogs can go, where to snorkel, where the turtles nest, and which beach town fits which kind of buyer.
Jupiter vs. West Palm Beach vs. Wellington: Where to Live in Palm Beach County (2026)
Jupiter is the beach town with the north county jobs and the highest prices of the three. West Palm Beach is the county seat with the downtown, the Brightline station, the new office towers and the lowest prices. Wellington is the planned village 16 miles inland with the horses and the highest household income. Here’s how they compare on price, commute, flood risk and who they suit.