So, we visited family in two different parts of Florida. My hot takes of the beaches we visited in this trip in order of "best" to "worst" (although I don't want to necessarily use the term "worst"). My opinion - I know this is very subjective.
Jupiter Beach over by DuBois Park
Miami Beach / Lummus Park
Lauderdale by the Sea
Ponce Inlet
Delray Beach
Daytona Beach proper
...bonus beach
Bay St. Louis in Mississippi. Great little town, given its virtual rebuilding because of Katrina, everything is new and charming. Its an odd mix of a very red town that doesn't necessarily act red. Surprising number of bars per capita. White sand beaches but, man, I was not going to get in that water.
Re: Wellington and that general area. Man, it was not for me. Everything perfect and manicured and gated and just felt too sheltered. Is it a really nice area? Yeah. Tons of money there. TONS. But my son and I had the same visceral reaction when we arrived. It felt kind of soulless. If I lived in the area, I would absolutely opt for Jupiter or, if I had the money, the Prospect Park area (what a great neighborhood).
Oh... what's up with Briny Breezes? Oddly charming. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12073385/Inside-small-Florida-mobile-home-community-Briny-Breezes.html