Jupiter, Florida, is a Palm Beach County town on the Jupiter-to-Key West coast. This guide covers 15 beaches, parks and attractions, 12 places to eat and 19 upcoming events, kept current from official sources. Top picks: Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Blowing Rocks Preserve and 1000 North. 5 of the activities are free. Nearest towns: Juno Beach (4.5 mi) and North Palm Beach (8.1 mi).

Last updated September 14, 2026. Events refresh daily; places are hand-picked and re-checked monthly.

Jupiter is where the coast turns quiet: a red lighthouse over a turquoise inlet, dog-friendly beaches, and the Loxahatchee River winding into Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Mornings belong to paddleboards and Cardinals spring training; evenings to waterfront tiki bars along the Intracoastal.

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Beaches & Parks in Jupiter

  • Jonathan Dickinson State Park (Hobe Sound) — 11,500 acres on the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee; 25 mi of hiking, 9-mi Camp Murphy mountain bike network. The kayak/boat-tour concession closed June 2026 — bring your own or launch from Riverbend Park. Scrub trails are brutal in Sept; go early or wait for Nov. Price: $6/car · Dogs: leashed.
  • Blowing Rocks Preserve (Jupiter Island) — Limestone blowholes spout 50 ft at high tide with big surf — most dramatic during a fall nor'easter or offshore hurricane swell. Price: $2 · Dogs: no.
  • Riverbend Park (Jupiter) — 680 acres, 10+ mi of shaded trails, best put-in for the cypress-canopied upper Loxahatchee. Jupiter Outdoor Center rents kayaks ($40) and bikes ($20) on site. Price: Free · Dogs: leashed.
  • Juno Dunes & Jupiter Ridge natural areas (Juno Beach / Jupiter) — Short scrub trails; Juno Dunes climbs a 45-ft dune with ocean views. Price: Free · Dogs: leashed.
  • Jupiter Dog Beach (Jupiter (A1A, markers 25–60)) — 2.5 miles of off-leash beach, sunrise to sunset, free parking and bags. The gold standard; ~75 min away — pair it with a Jupiter dive, surf check or brewery. Price: Free · Dogs: yes.
  • Ocean Reef Park & Coral Cove Park (Singer Island / Tequesta) — Rock reef 30–100 ft off the beach; high tide, calm days. Dogs: no.
  • Jupiter Inlet & Juno Pier (Jupiter / Juno Beach) — Longest rights in the area on N-NE swell; Juno Pier is the most reliable fall wave and the best check-in spot.

Attractions & Activities in Jupiter

  • Jupiter goliath grouper aggregation (Jupiter) — The headline fall dive. Hundreds of 300–500 lb goliaths stack on the Wreck Trek (Zion Train, Miss Jenny, Esso Bonaire), MG-111 and Tunnels Aug–Oct, peaking at the Sept and early-Oct new moons. Drift diving in 60–90 ft with current — Advanced or comfortable OW recommended. Jupiter Dive Center (new-moon night charters), Jupiter Scuba Diving, Black Flag Charters. Price: ~$100–120 two-tank.
  • Emerald Charters shark dives (Jupiter) — 3-tank shark expeditions; lemon shark aggregation is Dec–Mar, but fall trips see bulls, silkies and goliaths.
  • Upper Loxahatchee River — Riverbend Park to Trapper Nelson's (Jupiter) — Florida's first Wild & Scenic River, cypress-canopied and shaded — the best paddle in the region. 8 mi round trip or a one-way shuttle to the state park via Jupiter Outdoor Center (guided tours too). Price: $40 kayak · Dogs: yes (own kayak).
  • Jupiter Inlet / DuBois lagoon (Jupiter) — Turquoise inlet, sandbar and lagoon at slack tide. Price: SUP/kayak ~$30–45.
  • Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum (Jupiter) — Climb the 1860 tower (105 steps), sunset and moonrise tours in fall. Price: $15 · Dogs: no.
  • Busch Wildlife Sanctuary (Jupiter Farms) — Rehab sanctuary with panthers, bears, gators. Price: Free (donation) · Dogs: no.

Shopping & Markets in Jupiter

  • Harbourside Place GreenMarket (Jupiter) — Sundays. Waterfront; live music weekends Outdoors and dog-friendly on a leash unless noted. Dogs: leashed.
  • Harbourside Place (Jupiter) — Open-air waterfront; free weekend music; Sunday market. Dogs: yes (outdoor).

Free things to do in Jupiter

Nothing here charges admission (parking may).

  • Riverbend Park — 680 acres, 10+ mi of shaded trails, best put-in for the cypress-canopied upper Loxahatchee.
  • Juno Dunes & Jupiter Ridge natural areas — Short scrub trails; Juno Dunes climbs a 45-ft dune with ocean views.
  • Jupiter Dog Beach — 2.
  • Busch Wildlife Sanctuary — Rehab sanctuary with panthers, bears, gators.
  • Harbourside Place — Open-air waterfront; free weekend music; Sunday market.

Where to eat in Jupiter

Waterfront

  • 1000 North (Jupiter) — Upscale, Intracoastal. Michael Jordan-backed; lighthouse view, polished. $$$$.
  • Guanabanas (Jupiter) — Open-air tiki, live music. Under the banyans on the river; the Jupiter vibe. $$ · dog-friendly patio.
  • Square Grouper Tiki Bar (Jupiter Inlet) — Beach bar. Sunset with the lighthouse; the "5 O'Clock Somewhere" video bar. $ · dog-friendly patio.
  • U-Tiki Beach (Jupiter) — Sandy-floor tiki. Boats parade past the inlet. $$ · dog-friendly patio.

Casual & Family

  • Little Moir's Food Shack (Jupiter) — Sweet-potato-crusted fish, strip-mall legend. $$.
  • Lucky Shuck (Jupiter) — Oyster bar at Harbourside. $$.
  • Coolinary Café (Jupiter) — Farm-to-table in a strip mall. $$.
  • Evo Italian (Tequesta) — Tequesta neighborhood favorite. $$$.
  • Dive Bar (Jupiter) — Locals' seafood and sushi. $$.

Bars & Nightlife

  • Topside at The Beacon (Jupiter (Love St)) — Coastal Italian tapas, inlet views. $$$.
  • Civil Society (Jupiter (Abacoa)) — Brewery. Best beer in Palm Beach County. $ · dog-friendly patio.
  • Tequesta Brewing / Twisted Trunk (Tequesta / PBG) — Brewery. $ · dog-friendly patio.

What's on in Jupiter

The next 10 events on the Jupiter calendar (dates are America/New_York; confirm with the organizer before you go):

  • Annie's Choice 5K (3rd annual) — Sat, Sep 19 · Abacoa Amphitheater, 1260 University Blvd; 7:30 AM · Races & Runs. 5K K2 Road Sports / Accuchip timing.
  • Teen Night! — Sat, Sep 19, 6:00 AM · Jupiter Community Center · Community. Kids Night is the perfect evening for kids to enjoy a night full of fun, friends, and exciting activities! Price: Free
  • HOOF it for H.A.L.T. 5K (4th annual) — Sat, Sep 26 · Jupiter · Races & Runs. 5K Virtual option.
  • Kids Night! — Sat, Sep 26, 6:30 PM · Jupiter Community Center · Community. Enjoy an evening full of fun activities, gym games, arts and crafts, along with dinner and dessert. Price: Free
  • FALLoween Festival — Sat, Oct 10, 9:00 AM · The Els Center of Excellence · Races & Runs. Become a Volunteer! Our FALLoween Festival is all about fun, community, and inclusivity, and we can’t make it happen without you! Volunteers are the magic behind this spooky celebration, helping us… Price: Free
  • Jupiter HarbourFest — Fri, Oct 16 – Sat, Oct 17 · Harbourside Place · Festivals & Markets. Noon–8 pm; free. Dogs welcome.
  • Hope Rising 5K Fun Run & Walk — Sat, Oct 17 · Carlin Park, 400 S A1A · Races & Runs. 5K Oceanfront.
  • Hobe Sound Chamber Halloween Hustle 5K Trail Race — Sat, Oct 24, 7:30 AM · Jonathan Dickinson State Park · Races & Runs. 5K Join us for our 6th Annual 5k Trail Race at Jonathan Dickinson State Park on October 24th. Check-in begins at 6:30am and the race begins at 7:30am Please take into consideration that it takes… Price: $55
  • Zoe Loren Make A Difference Foundation 5K (16th annual) — Sun, Nov 1 · Carlin Park; 7:30 AM · Races & Runs. 5K, 1 mi, kids USATF-certified; $35.
  • Feast of Little Italy — Fri, Nov 6 – Sun, Nov 8 · Abacoa · Festivals & Markets. Free admission and parking; food, concerts, bocce.

See the full list, refreshed daily: Jupiter.

Getting there and planning your day

Jupiter sits at 26.934, -80.094 in Palm Beach County. Parking rules, beach access and permits are on the Town of Jupiter site; the Discover The Palm Beaches (official tourism board) calendar lists county-wide festivals; check the National Weather Service Miami – South Florida forecast before a beach or boat day (summer storms build after 2 pm); snorkelers and anglers should read the NOAA tides: Lake Worth Pier; Brightline (West Palm Beach–Boca–Fort Lauderdale–Aventura–Miami) is the car-free way in; the official Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge page has hours and entry fees.

Nearby towns

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Official sources and further reading

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