Phipps Ocean Park — Attraction in Palm Beach

Very pretty beach with not as many people as some beaches have. The days I went, there were some rough surfs and alot of Man-O-Wars and signs were posted. After the climb up from the parking area ,which can be rough (or impossible) for handicapped and elderly, there are some tiki huts available to sit under for some shade. Continue to the small walkway decking down to the beach and you will see beautiful waters. Not many people went in the 2 days I went due to the Man-o-wars . It's possible to find some decent shells if you do alittle digging. There were signs posted 'no dogs', but there are plenty of people bringing their pups. Maybe it's only a certain time they aren't allowed...not too sure. There are showers once done for the day. Free parking for the morning only, then it's $5 per hour. If back in the area, I would for sure come back...

Be aware that this park closed on May 1, 2025 for a major park redevelopment. While the tennis center is supposed to reopen in November 2025, the rest of the park (and presumably beach access) won't reopen until November 2026. And from the architect's renderings it looks like quite a few parking spaces will be eliminated, and quite probably there will no longer be any free parking. (They are doing away with almost all free parking in the town too.) So figure shelling out $20 or more for a 4-hour beach visit, even during the week in low season. We low-life who don't live on the island weren't consulted even though Florida tax money is contributing to the project. (If I'm wrong about any of this, please post a review with a...

This is a great Beach if you want something a little out of the way, quiet and very family-friendly. The beach has a lot of rocks on it which is a little unusual for South Florida but this is an area where you can take a few minute walk and be all by yourself with the whole Beach to yourself. Lots of little reefs to snorkel and the grilling and picnic area is on the top of the Dune so the view is great and most of them have a tiki hut to shade you from the Sun. One of my favorite beaches to take the family for a Sunday afternoon picnic. It also has two hour free parking which is hard to find...