JUNO BEACH – The Juno Beach Pier juts out 990 feet from shore, offering prime fishing opportunities and stunning ocean views – often while a pelican or two flies overhead.
It is a staple destination for thousands of visitors every year. But what if someone wanted to visit on a day that isn’t too busy? Or check out the surf conditions before going?
Loggerhead Marinelife Center may have a solution for that. The nonprofit sea turtle conservation center features a live view of the pier on its website.
The Juno Beach Pier opened in 1949. It was privately owned until 1984 when a Thanksgiving storm crumbled it. It was burned down by the town’s fire department in 1986 after it was declared a safety hazard. A new $2.5 million, county-owned pier opened in 1999. It now has a nearby snack bar and gift shop that sells fishing tackle and bait and rents out fishing poles.
Is there a Juno Beach Pier live camera?
Yes. Loggerhead Marinelife Center, a nonprofit that has managed the pier since 2014, has a live view of the pier on its website. The video feed is by Surfline, a company with a global network of surf cams.
Juno Beach Pier: See a live view of the pier here
Is it free to walk on the Juno Beach Pier?
Only veterans can access the Juno Beach Pier for free. To others, it costs $2 to walk on the pier.
A fishing pass generally costs $5, but the pass costs $3 for kids ages 12 and under and $3 for veterans.
What kind of fish are near the Juno Beach Pier?
The catch around the Juno Beach Pier is seasonal.
Snook, bonito, blue runners, jacks, kingfish, pompano, stingrays and sharks have all been spotted around the pier.
Do you have to pay to park at Juno Beach Pier?
No. There is a free parking lot with nearby bathrooms at the Juno Beach Pier.
Maya Washburn covers northern Palm Beach County for The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida-Network. Reach her at mwashburn@pbpost.com. Support local journalism: Subscribe today.
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