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 an amphitheater, picnic pavilions, and a skate park across the street.
Beaches
Coral Cove Park
A smaller, sheltered beach near the Jupiter Inlet in Jupiter, FL, popular for snorkeling around the nearshore rock ledges when conditions are calm.
Beaches
Juno Beach
Juno Beach, just north of Jupiter, FL, is known for its long fishing pier and one of the most active sea turtle nesting beaches in the country.
Beaches
Ocean Cay Park
A quieter, more local beach in Jupiter, FL with limited parking, a good option if you want fewer crowds 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.
Parks & Nature
DuBois Park
DuBois Park, at the Jupiter Inlet, has a calm, shallow swimming area protected from ocean surf and the historic 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.
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.
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, just outside Jupiter, FL, is a nonprofit rehabilitation center with walking trails past enclosures of native Florida animals.
Activities
Guanabanas
Guanabanas is an open-air, tropical/tiki-style restaurant and bar on the Intracoastal in Jupiter, FL, with regular live music and waterfront decks.
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.
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Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Loggerhead Marinelife Center, on Juno Beach near Jupiter, FL, is a sea turtle hospital and education center where visitors can see turtles in rehabilitation.
Activities
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 long-running waterfront favorite near the Jupiter Inlet in Jupiter, FL, with live music, water views, and a quieter atmosphere.
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