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Overview
Located within the town of Jupiter, Ocean Cay Park is a public park that has a long and wide beige sand beach. Ocean Cay[R1] Park is spread over 14 acres and managed by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation. It is positioned on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and offers Instagram-worthy views.
Amenities
Ocean Cay Park has many amenities, including lifeguards, outdoor showers, restrooms, picnic areas, four picnic pavilions, picnic tables, shelters, a seating plaza, benches, two playgrounds, two sand volleyball courts, biking paths, walking paths, and a barbecue grill facility. Visitors can call (561) 966-6611 to reserve picnic shelters.
Activities
Ocean Cay Park is a family-friendly park that offers many fun activities, including sunbathing, sailing, paddle boarding, swimming, picnicking, surfing, fishing, jogging, walking, and hiking. If you are planning to go in the water near the beach, there is a safe swimming area. Snorkelers can also explore the vibrant biodiversity and variety of marine creatures, including small eels, crustaceans, and other marine animals. It is also an ideal spot for windsurfing due to its frequently windy weather. If you are planning to fish in the waters of Ocean Cay Park, please make sure that you comply with the local fishing regulations. It is important to note that saltwater fishing and surfing are allowed only in the designated area. Depending on the time of year, visitors can also spot seagulls, seals, dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles in the water near the beach. In addition, the park offers a serene spot to practice yoga or meditate by the sea. Dogs are welcome on the beach if they are on a leash, and the park is open from 7 am until sunset.
Disability Access
Ocean Cay Park offers an accessible path for people with disabilities.
Parking
Getting to Ocean Cay Park is easy - the park has a paid parking lot located at 2188 Marcinski Road, Jupiter, which provides easy access to the beach. It is important to note that visitors have to pay $10 to park their vehicle all day long.
Fun Fact
Ocean Cay Park is home to a unique "Mangrove Maze" that meanders through dense mangrove forests within the park and offers a serene and immersive adventure, allowing visitors to observe the diverse plant and animal life that thrives in this coastal habitat.
Attractions
There are many attractions near Ocean Cay Park. DuBois Park is a large dog-friendly park spread over 18 acres overlooking the Loxahatchee River. It offers many amenities including picnic areas, picnic shelters, picnic tables, a playground, walking trails, restrooms, showers, boat ramps, benches, boat ramps, boat slips, and a fishing pier. Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is home to many wild animals, including tortoises, flamingos, jaguars, tapirs, bald eagles, peacocks, macaws, hornbills, sloths, tigers, lemurs, monkeys, deer, cougars, cranes, koalas, and otters. It also offers many interactive animal feeding and animal petting sessions. The Nature Conservancy Blowing Rocks Preserve is a nature preserve spread over 73 acres and managed by The Nature Conservancy. It has a rocky shoreline with rare Anastasia limestone formations that create blowholes when waves crash against them. Visitors can explore these unique geological formations, coastal ecosystems, and local biodiversity. If you are looking for another attraction near Ocean Cay Park, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife rehabilitation and education center spread over 30 acres. Its prime objective is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned wildlife. In addition, it offers many interesting interactive exhibits, educational programs, and workshops promoting environmental responsibility and conservation among the general public.
Restaurants
If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants within a seven-minute drive of Ocean Cay Park. The Woods Jupiter is an upscale restaurant that serves amazing salads, flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches, steaks, seafood, poultry dishes, and desserts. Dive Bar Restaurant serves delicious salads, soups, oysters, mussels, clams, lobsters, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, sushi, sashimi, bento boxes, smoothies, and desserts. Golden Pavilion Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant that serves soups, salads, dim sum, fried rice, noodles, chop suey, beef, pork, seafood, and poultry dishes. Calaveras Cantina is a Mexican restaurant that serves tacos, fajitas, burritos, ceviche, enchiladas, quesadillas, soups, salads, and desserts. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Ocean Cay Park, Lighthouse Diner serves salads, burgers, and pre-designed meals.
Hotels
If you are looking for a hotel near Ocean Cay Park, there are many great options nearby. If you are looking for an upscale beachfront 5-Star hotel, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is 32 minutes away by car and offers many amenities including a spa, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, tennis courts, and two restaurants. A more affordable hotel is the oceanfront 4-Star Palm Beach Gardens Marriott offers many amenities including an outdoor pool, hot tubs, a fitness center, and a restaurant. Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa, which offers many amenities including a lagoon-style pool with a waterfall, a hot tub, a fitness center, a spa, and several restaurants. A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star Holiday Inn Express North Palm Beach-Oceanview, an IHG Hotel offers many amenities including an outdoor heated pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, and a restaurant. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Ocean Cay Park, the 3-Star Residence Inn by Marriott Palm Beach Gardens offers several amenities including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, a convenience store, and a patio with a fire pit.
(561) 624-0065
Entry Fee
Restroom Available
Sunrise - Sunset
Parking Available
Amenities
Dogs
Playground
Restrooms
Showers
Activities
Bike Paths
Fishing
Snorkeling
Volleyball
Rentals
Bikes
Fishing Boats
Jet Skiing
Kayaking Canoeing
Sailing
Waterskiing
Windsurfing
Food
Local Beach Vendor
Restaurants
Access
Car Access
Foot Access
Parking - Free
Public Bus Stop
Stairs to Beach
Features
Top Traveler Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!
Does Ocean Cay Park have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Yes, this Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.
Does Ocean Cay Park have lifeguards?
No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Ocean Cay Park a family-friendly beach?
No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Ocean Cay Park good for swimming?
Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.
Does Ocean Cay Park have restrooms?
Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.
Is Ocean Cay Park a nude beach?
No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Ocean Cay Park?
Yes, this Beach has multiple food options near or on the beach, including restaurants and beach vendors.
What are the activities at Ocean Cay Park?
Yes, this Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Bike Paths, Fishing, Snorkeling, Volleyball.
Does Ocean Cay Park have accommodations for people with disabilities?
No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.
Is Ocean Cay Park a dog-friendly beach?
Yes, bring your dog with you to this Beach!
Is Ocean Cay Park good for surfing?
No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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