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Things change. We checked official pages on October 10, 2026. Several facts here are conditional: Blowing Rocks was closed for a hurricane, the lighthouse listed a maintenance closure, and Flagler Museum and airport pages would not open for us. Where we could not verify something we say so and name the page to check.
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- Promise: a low-cost, beach-and-culture week where the best stops are free or under $20.
- Trip length: 5 days.
- Best months: November to April (general knowledge).
- Budget band: budget to mid; fill in lodging and car yourself (see chapter 8).
- Best for: couples, friends, and families who like museums, quiet beaches and wildlife more than nightlife.
At a glance
- Fly into PBI; the airport's official site did not load for us, so check pbia.org for ground transport.
- Day 1 West Palm Beach evening; Day 2 Palm Beach; Day 3 Norton plus MacArthur Beach; Day 4 Jupiter and Juno Beach; Day 5 Morikami and Delray Beach.
- Fees (stamped in the full guide): lighthouse $15 adult; Norton $20 adult; Morikami $18 adult; MacArthur Beach State Park $5 per vehicle; Palm Tran $2 single ride.
- Check day-of-week closures: Norton Tuesday, Morikami Monday, lighthouse Monday.
- Rental car recommended for Days 3 to 5.