What to do and see in Jupiter, United States: The Best Places and Tips

October 24, 2017 Jacquiline Darosa

Celebrities like PGA Tour golfers Ernie Els and Camilo Villegas, singer Celine Dion and actor Burt Reynolds own homes in Jupiter, a beach town on the Atlantic Ocean. The same things that many tourists love such as beautiful beaches, excellent, championship-style golf courses, a plethora of scuba diving sites, and historic sites presumably enamor the celebs as well. One of Florida’s most golf happy regions, the Jupiter area is home to miles of spectacular fairways. You can tee up at more than 50 courses in and around Jupiter such as Jupiter Dunes, Cypress Links, Jonathon’s Landing, Emerald Dunes Golf Club and the PGA National Resort. For beach lovers, popular places to sun and fun include Jupiter Beach Park, Juno Beach Park, and Blowing Rocks Beach on Jupiter Island. Dive enthusiasts have access to more than 30 artificial reefs such as King Neptune, a nine-foot statue of King Neptune and his turtles, and Breakers Reef, a two-mile reef with a five to fifteen foot ledge brimming with fish. Sightseeing highlights encompass the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum and the Dubois Home, an 1898 pioneer home listed on the National Register of Historic Places that was built on an ancient Indian Shell Mound.
Restaurants in Jupiter

1. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

Loxahatchee River District, 2500 Jupiter Park Drive Jupiter, Jupiter, FL 33458 +1 561-575-3399
Excellent
74%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 664 reviews

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

Reviewed By Debra T - Riverside

What a lovely little animal sanctuary. Well maintained and staffed. The bears, bobcats and panthers were especially interesting. Also a lot of birds and some nice natural areas to wander thru. This is a donation only facility and one that everyone should support.

2. Blowing Rocks Nature Preserve

State Road 707, Tequesta, FL 33469 +1 561-744-6668
Excellent
59%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 110 reviews

Blowing Rocks Nature Preserve

Reviewed By hsmamatotwo - Mystic, Connecticut

interesting,but not mind blowing. We tried to get here for high tide...I think we may have missed it, probably tide was going out. Interesting rock formations,and when the occasional wave hit the rocks, it splashed pretty high. Try to go here on a blustery windy day, I'm sure it would be really cool.The day we went was pretty calm and quiet.

3. Blowing Rocks Preserve

574 S Beach Rd, Hobe Sound, FL 33455-2804 +1 561-744-6668
Excellent
63%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 227 reviews

Blowing Rocks Preserve

Reviewed By MHCSB - Florida

Even though we didn’t time our visit with high tide to see the water blowing up through the coquina rock formations, we loved our time here. Walking through the “jungle canopy” from parking lot to ocean was an unexpected bonus. You immediately forget the cares and concerns you may have come with. Once you get to the end of the boardwalk and see the ocean a short walk south takes you to exquisite coquina formations. It’s a great spot for unusual beach pictures. At low tide you appreciate the height of the cliffs, and at high tide you see the beauty of the water spouting up as though through blowholes. So it’s a win no matter what time of day you visit.

We combined our visit here with lunch at Teapot and Treasures in Juno Beach, followed by a stop at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, before our stop here. A lovely day.

4. Loggerhead Marinelife Center

14200 US Highway 1, Juno Beach, FL 33408-1406 +1 561-627-8280
Excellent
82%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 948 reviews

Loggerhead Marinelife Center

This is a great sea turtle rescue and conservation organization. They have a turtle hospital, viewing tanks, interactive exhibit hall, gift store and more. Public educational programs for guests of all ages are offered daily. During sea turtle nesting season (June & July), you can take a guided walk to watch the nesting turtles up close.

Reviewed By Picky_1_Traveller - St. Catharines, Canada

I had mixed feelings visiting the turtles. These are magnificent creatures That you can get close to and see their size. Sadness that our wildlife is hurt By us humans. Propeller injuries, fishing line tangled around limbs, fishing Hooks stuck in flesh leaving these creatures...MoreThank you so much for the support!

5. Jupiter Dog Beach

2188 Marcinski Road, Jupiter Beach, Jupiter, FL 33468 +1 561-748-8140
Excellent
80%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 252 reviews

Jupiter Dog Beach

Reviewed By Hoof-N-Hen - Cocoa Beach, Florida

This is one of the few places in the area where bringing your dog is actually sanctioned unlike area restaurants where people assume they can bring a mutt into a dining establishment.
It's great seeing the dogs enjoying each others company and frolicking in the surf. The only problem is owners seem to think you love their dogs as much as they do and allow them to run off leash sniffing your picnic lunches and kicking sand up on you while you bathe.
Best go to other beach if you don't like dogs trying to take a bite out of your sandwich.!

6. Coral Cove Park

1600 Beach Road, Tequesta, FL 33469 +1 561-966-6600
Excellent
75%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 64 reviews

Coral Cove Park

AMENITIES beach frontage, guarded (600 feet) saltwater fishing and surfing not permitted in guarded swimming areas beach frontage, UNGUARDED (2,010 feet) located south of the park and accessed using dune crossovers (no parking available) fishing (saltwater) intracoastal waterway frontage (600 feet) parking picnic areas with grills, single table playground, including playground safety play structure (ages 5-12 years) restroom facilities showers, outdoor

Reviewed By JeffnEdie - Parrish, Florida

This beautiful beach park is located on South Beach Road. It is directly off Highway 707 and South of Jupiter Island but before Jupiter Lighthouse. (Also something worth visiting when you are in the area/read about its history plus it had just reopened when we were there in June of 2017.....)

There is plenty of parking and a nice park with shade overlooking the beach. it is a bit of a steep decent down to the beach. We went on a weekday and there was just a ranger checking turtle nests and one other person on the beach. The lifeguard was friendly which we appreciated.

The beach is long, but not wide. The sand is fine, but there are rocks along the shore. You must pick your way to find an easy in. The water is great and clear until the tide kicks up.

One real treat is that there two huge turtles that frequent the beach and gracefully ride the waves.

This is definitely worth a visit.

7. Juno Beach Park

14775 US Highway 1, Juno Beach, FL 33408-1101 +1 561-966-6600
Excellent
69%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 123 reviews

Juno Beach Park

Reviewed By CliveWatkins - Dallas, Texas

It is an easy place to access..easy to park, easy to be at, easy to be around everyday Floridians enjoying their coast. This is a great and fun afternoon, especially walking down and hanging at the dog beach away from the pier. The varieties of dogs of love sizes playing and chasing the waves on the beach will put a smile on your face that will last a lifetime. Loved it here. Peaceful, and pleasant and free

8. Riverbend Park

9060 Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, FL 33478-2200 +1 561-741-1359
Excellent
75%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 294 reviews

Riverbend Park

AMENITIES fishing (freshwater) parking Equestrian Parking is available at the park. All vehicles and trailers must be out of the parking area when the park closes. picnic chickees, single table - available on a first-come, first-served basis (vehicular access limited to picnic chickees located on Picnic Island; otherwise access through hiking or biking) picnic pavilions - available on a first-come, first-served basis (no vehicular access to picnic areas - access through hiking or biking) East Grove Picnic Area sits 20-30 people, barbeque grill available Big Hammock Picnic Area sits 20-30 people, barbeque grill available Cow Pen Picnic Area sits 35-45 people, barbeque grill available 8 small individual picnic shelters with grills available picnic pavilion (River), reserved group (1) - located on Picnic Island (vehicular access) rental concession (closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays) bicycle canoe/kayak restrooms, port-o-let - available in key locations throughout the park trails bicycling and hiking/walking trails (nearly 10 miles of compacted shell rock) equestrian trails (nearly 7 miles) waterways (5 miles) LOCATION OF Loxahatchee Battlefield - Second Seminole Indian War, site of Loxahatchee National Wild and Scenic River Ocean-to-Lake Trail (Florida Trail), portion of

Reviewed By GRLTRAV - Charlotte, North Carolina

Wow. Endless trails for walking, running and biking. Picnic area, history. What more could you ask for. We came here for a 5 mile walk and enjoyed every minute. Beautiful trails right in Jupiter - but no cars and noise. Just pure nature. Parking is plentiful. Clean bathrooms and no fees.

9. Tequesta Brewing Company

287 S US Highway 1, Tequesta, FL 33469-2701 +1 561-745-5000
Excellent
75%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 52 reviews

Tequesta Brewing Company

Reviewed By wendymatt - Delray Beach, Florida

My boyfriend has been wanting to try this place and we went to lunch at square grouper (should have stayed there) so we came here after. Upon arrival, there was a gentlemen sitting outside in the walkway to the entrance with his two dogs. We asked if it was dog friendly and he said not inside and there was an outside area behind hi with table and I asked him if that area was where you can bring your dogs. He said that belonged to the café next door and the brewery doesn’t like you to sit there with their beers. That should have been my first clue. We walked in, and the bar was pretty busy. There were single seats in between people so my bf picked up a char on one side of a person to bring it over to the other side so we could sit together. The bartender with the fuzzy beard and baseball cap snapped at him to not take that chair. (??????) So I stood until the person next to my bf left. Seriously, what was the big deal about moving a bar stool? Then the blond bimbo bartender comes and takes our order. I don’t do beer so I had a glass of Riesling which was OK. My boyfriend got a sampler of 4 beers, and he only liked one of them. We’re sitting and drinking and low and behold, a guy walks over to the chair my bf tried to pick up and was told to put it down, and this guy walks away with it and takes it to a table which there are several bistro high tops against the wall. The nasty fuzzy eared bartender did not say a word to him. I couldn't wait to get out of there. I wouldn’t leave a tip so my bf did but no matter what he left, it was way too much. The beer is as bad as the bartenders. Horrible experience, nasty bartenders, lousy beers. Plus it was so dark in their I couldn't see a thing...

10. Carlin Park

400 State Road A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477 +1 561-966-6600
Excellent
67%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 164 reviews

Carlin Park

AMENITIES amphitheater, Seabreeze beach frontage, guarded (3,000 feet) beach surf wheelchair is available; contact a lifeguard to arrange for use. Handicapped icon saltwater fishing and surfing not permitted in guarded swimming area bocce courts (2) cafe, Lazy Loggerhead exercise course (20 stations, 1.25 miles) fishing (saltwater) parking picnic areas with grills, single table picnic pavilions (Beach, Gumbo Limbo, Sea Oats), reserved group (3) picnic shelters, family (26) playground, including playground safety play structure (ages 2-5 years) play structure (ages 5-12 years) play structure (ages 2-12 years) restroom facilities softball fields (1) tennis courts, lighted (6) volleyball, sand court (1) LOCATION OF: Town of Jupiter Civic Center (rental of) (not operated by Parks and Recreation)

Reviewed By bilewis - Richmond

Just off the beach in Jupiter there is plenty of parking and access to that beeach. The main area of thepark back across ocean Drive has trails to walk, excercise stations, other physical capbilities (tennis etc.). It is pet friendly and frequently the venue for many free events throughout the year.. (ie. Paws in the Park)

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