Jupiter, Florida, is a Palm Beach County town on the Jupiter-to-Key West coast. This guide covers 19 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. 6 of the activities are free. Nearest towns: Juno Beach (4.5 mi) and North Palm Beach (8.1 mi).

Last updated September 7, 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.
  • Other beaches worth knowing (Various) — Quietest natural beaches: Blowing Rocks / Hobe Sound NWR, MacArthur Beach, Mizell-Johnson, Cape Florida. Haulover's north section is Miami-Dade's legal clothing-optional beach. Closest everyday strand to Coral Ridge is Vista Park / NE 18th St with free street parking on the west side of A1A north of Sunrise. September heat rule: before 9 am or after 5 pm — sand and pavement burn paws midday.
  • 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.
  • Surf lessons (Deerfield Beach and others) — Island Water Sports runs FREE group lessons every Saturday 7–9 am at Deerfield Pier (register online, gear included). Also Ocean Magic and Blueline (Jupiter), EZride and Living Water (Broward), South Beach Surf Lessons (Miami). Price: Private ~$75–120.
  • Dog-friendly trails (Various) — Birch State Park loop, Riverbend Park, Jonathan Dickinson, Loxahatchee NWR levee, Oleta, Bill Baggs, Big Cypress boardwalks, Barnacle Historic State Park grounds. Dogs: leashed.

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.
  • Fishing — mullet run and sailfish season (Jupiter to Miami) — Sept–Oct mullet run: snook, tarpon and sharks blitzing bait off every pier and inlet (Anglin's, Juno, Deerfield, Pompano, Dania piers, $5–7; Juno Pier allows leashed dogs). November: sailfish season opens with the first fronts — Jupiter/Palm Beach is 'Sailfish Alley.' Drift boats (Sailfish Marina, Lady Pamela II, Kelley/Reward Fleet); private half-day ~$700–1,000. Price: Drift boats ~$60–80/person.
  • 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.
  • Other beaches worth knowing — Quietest natural beaches: Blowing Rocks / Hobe Sound NWR, MacArthur Beach, Mizell-Johnson, Cape Florida.
  • 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):

  • Jupiter BMX Jam — Sat, Sep 19, 6:00 PM · Jupiter Skate Park · Festivals & Markets. This gravity-defying event features pro BMX athletes showcasing their skills in a local competition. Price: Free
  • 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.
  • 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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