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| Icy was excited to be at the beach in Juno Beach, Florida! |
Juno Beach is Dog Friendly
I had heard about dog friendly Juno Beach in Florida. There are lots of articles and photos online showing dogs having a blast on Juno Beach. On our visit to Florida we stayed in West Palm Beach, about 25 minutes South of Juno Beach, so we planned a day at the beach in Juno with the dogs.
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| Icy and Phoebe looking out over the beautiful ocean on Juno Beach, Florida |
Dog friendly Juno Beach is beautiful, unspoiled, and far less crowded than West Palm Beach. Access to dog friendly Juno beach can be found on Ocean Blvd. (A1A) and Marcinski Road.
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| Icy was so relaxed on the beach in Juno Beach, Florida |
We parked in one of the ample parking lots at the intersection of Ocean Drive and Marcinski Road. Parking is Free, and there are rest rooms in the parking lot, which is a huge convenience! There are even water faucets at the beach entry area where you can wash your feet and rinse your dog off after a day of frolicking in the sand!
In this 12 second video, Icy and Phoebe are having fun running and playing on Juno Beach!
One thing to watch out for is that although Juno Beach is indeed a dog friendly beach area, not every beach in Juno Beach allows dogs. Actually only about 2.5 miles of the beach allows dogs. As you walk along Ocean Blvd, at each of the various beach access points there are steps down to the beach. At some of those access points you will see "No Dogs Allowed" signs. At most dog friendly access points you'll find dog waste stations with poop bags.
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In this 12 second video, Icy and Phoebe are having fun running and playing on Juno Beach!
One thing to watch out for is that although Juno Beach is indeed a dog friendly beach area, not every beach in Juno Beach allows dogs. Actually only about 2.5 miles of the beach allows dogs. As you walk along Ocean Blvd, at each of the various beach access points there are steps down to the beach. At some of those access points you will see "No Dogs Allowed" signs. At most dog friendly access points you'll find dog waste stations with poop bags.
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| Phoebe enjoying the view on Juno Beach, Florida |
The beaches closest to the Juno Beach Park pier pictured above and the Juno Beach lifeguard station do not allow dogs! It's not easy to figure that out when you are already on the beach and want to take a stroll along the shore. We found out in a not so pleasant way that these beach areas were not dog friendly.
We were walking along Juno beach when a very nasty elderly man rushed over to us. "No dogs are allowed past the lifeguard station!!" he shouted at us. We apologized saying that we weren't aware of that. As we turned to leave the man was muttering under his breath about always having to "do the lifeguard's job".
Not a very pleasant encounter but we would not allow this ornery man to ruin our day at the beach! Driving along the road we hadn't noticed that other beach access points had No Dogs Allowed signs, we thought all beaches in the Juno Beach area were dog friendly. Not so! You have to look for signs up by the stairs indicating whether or not dogs are allowed on any particular beach. Summer 2021 UPDATE! The town has since added signs on the sand, closer to the shore, saying "No Dogs Allowed Past This Point". I'm sure the angry old man was pleased LOL!
We were walking along Juno beach when a very nasty elderly man rushed over to us. "No dogs are allowed past the lifeguard station!!" he shouted at us. We apologized saying that we weren't aware of that. As we turned to leave the man was muttering under his breath about always having to "do the lifeguard's job".
Not a very pleasant encounter but we would not allow this ornery man to ruin our day at the beach! Driving along the road we hadn't noticed that other beach access points had No Dogs Allowed signs, we thought all beaches in the Juno Beach area were dog friendly. Not so! You have to look for signs up by the stairs indicating whether or not dogs are allowed on any particular beach. Summer 2021 UPDATE! The town has since added signs on the sand, closer to the shore, saying "No Dogs Allowed Past This Point". I'm sure the angry old man was pleased LOL!
Jupiter Beach is Dog Friendly
Just a couple of miles North of Juno Beach is the town of Jupiter. All the beaches in Jupiter are dog friendly. Both areas have gorgeous beaches with lovely clear Florida ocean. Jupiter is a lovely beach town, and there is plenty of free street parking along A1A, the main road along the beach.
Although we loved our day at Juno Beach, next time I think we'll travel just a little further North and check out one of the many dog friendly Jupiter beaches. There are some dog friendly restaurants in both Juno and Jupiter. Almost any restaurant with outdoor seating allows dogs. We have visited several. One of our favorite places to eat is the Hurricane Cafe. It's a favorite with locals, and it's the perfect spot for both before and after the beach! They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food and service are terrific.
Although we loved our day at Juno Beach, next time I think we'll travel just a little further North and check out one of the many dog friendly Jupiter beaches. There are some dog friendly restaurants in both Juno and Jupiter. Almost any restaurant with outdoor seating allows dogs. We have visited several. One of our favorite places to eat is the Hurricane Cafe. It's a favorite with locals, and it's the perfect spot for both before and after the beach! They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food and service are terrific.
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| Phoebe cuddling with my sister on the beach |
If you decide to visit either of these dog friendly beaches in Florida, please be sure to practice great dog owner etiquette! Always keep a close eye on your dog to ensure that if they poop, you immediately clean up after them. Also ensure they aren't jumping on people, being aggressive towards other dogs, or otherwise not minding their manners. Great dog owner responsibility is what helps keep fabulous dog friendly beaches like Juno Beach and Jupiter beach dog friendly!
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