Guide to Jupiter, FL
Everything worth knowing before a day (or a lifetime) in Jupiter, organized by category.
Beaches
View all →The best beaches in Jupiter, FL: public beach access, parking, and what to expect at Carlin Park, Juno Beach, Coral Cove Park, and more.
Beaches
Carlin Park
One of the most popular beaches in Jupiter, FL, spanning both sides of A1A with a lifeguarded beach, the Seabreeze Amphitheater, picnic pavilions, and tennis courts.
Beaches
Coral Cove Park
A smaller beach park on Jupiter Island in Tequesta, just north of the Jupiter Inlet, popular for snorkeling around the nearshore rock ledges when conditions are calm.
Beaches
Juno Beach
Juno Beach, just south of Jupiter, FL, is known for its long fishing pier and one of the most active sea turtle nesting beaches in the country.
Beach free; pier $2 to walk, $5 to fish
Beaches
Ocean Cay Park
A lifeguarded county beach park in Jupiter, FL with picnic pavilions, playgrounds, and restrooms, and usually calmer than the busier beach parks nearby.
Parks & Nature
View all →Parks, preserves, and trails in and around Jupiter, FL, from DuBois Park to Jonathan Dickinson State Park along the Loxahatchee River.
Parks & Nature
Burt Reynolds Park & Loxahatchee River Center
Burt Reynolds Park, on the Loxahatchee River in Jupiter, FL, has shaded picnic areas, a boat ramp, and a small nature center on the river's ecosystem.
Park free; River Center $2 suggested donation
Parks & Nature
DuBois Park
DuBois Park, at the Jupiter Inlet, has a calm, shallow swimming lagoon protected from ocean surf and the historic 1898 DuBois Pioneer Home on its grounds.
Parks & Nature
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Jonathan Dickinson State Park, near Jupiter, FL, has miles of trails along the Loxahatchee River, a campground, cabins, and guided river tours.
$6 per vehicle (2-8 people); $4 single-occupant vehicle
Parks & Nature
Riverbend Park
Riverbend Park, in Jupiter, FL, is a large county park on the Loxahatchee River with paddling access, hiking and equestrian trails, and a Seminole War battlefield next door.
Free
Dining
View all →Where to eat in Jupiter, FL, curated by our sister site Jupeater.
Attractions
View all →Landmarks and sights in Jupiter, FL worth building a visit around, led by the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
Attractions
Day Trips From Jupiter
Jupiter's location on the northern edge of Palm Beach County puts several very different day-trip options within about an hour's drive.
Attractions
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is Jupiter, FL's defining landmark, a red brick tower from 1860 with guided climbs and a small museum on local history.
$15 adults; $12 seniors 60+ and veterans; $8 ages 6-18; 5 and under free
Attractions
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Abacoa is the spring training home of the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins, and home to two minor-league teams from April through Labor Day.
About 2-3 hours for a game · Ticket prices vary by game and event
Activities
View all →Things to do in Jupiter, FL on the water, on land, and after dark, from wildlife centers to waterfront live music.
Activities
Boating & Watersports
Jupiter is built around its inlet and river: boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, surfing, and diving are all a short drive from anywhere in town.
Activities
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, in Jupiter Farms, is a nonprofit wildlife hospital with walking paths past habitats of native Florida animals that can't be released back to the wild.
By donation
Activities
Guanabanas
Guanabanas is an open-air, tropical-style waterfront restaurant and bar off A1A in Jupiter, FL, with regular live music and docks for arriving by boat or kayak.
Activities
Harbourside Place
Harbourside Place, in downtown Jupiter, FL, is a waterfront dining-and-entertainment complex along the Intracoastal, regularly hosting live music and events.
Activities
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Loggerhead Marinelife Center, in Juno Beach just south of Jupiter, FL, is a free sea turtle hospital and education center where visitors can see turtles in rehabilitation.
Free
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Nightlife & Live Music
Jupiter's evening scene is mostly waterfront bars, tiki-style spots, and a growing local brewery lineup rather than a dense downtown strip.
Activities
Square Grouper
Square Grouper is a well-known tiki bar on the Jupiter Inlet in Jupiter, FL, with live music every night, water views, and casual food ordered at the bar.
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