Jupiter (Florida) - Wikitravel

Jupiter is in Palm Beach County.

Contents

• 1 Understand
• 2 Get in
  • 2.1 By Plane
  • 2.2 By Car
• 3 Get around
  • 3.1 By foot
  • 3.2 By car
  • 3.3 Public Transportation
• 4 See
  • 4.1 Beaches
  • 4.2 Sightseeing
• 5 Do
  • 5.1 Wildlife
  • 5.2 Sports
  • 5.3 Museums
  • 5.4 Other
• 6 Buy
  • 6.1 Shops
• 7 Eat
  • 7.1 Breakfast
  • 7.2 Lunch
  • 7.3 Dinner
• 8 Drink
• 9 Sleep
• 10 Get out

Understand[edit]

The beautiful beach town of Jupiter Florida is located in Palm Beach County. The town is located about an hour and a half outside the city of Miami, and lies on the coast of Florida. Jupiter got its name through a miscommunication between some founders and mapmakers. Nevertheless the name Jupiter stuck. It was originally named after the Hobe Tribe. Even though it is a beach town, Jupiter has over 60,000 residents. The most valued landmark in Jupiter is The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.

Get in[edit]

By Plane[edit]

Palm Beach International Airport located in West Palm Beach is a 26 minute drive to Jupiter. Follow I-95 North to FL-881 North to West Indiantown Road in Jupiter.

By Car[edit]

For those driving from northeast Florida (Jacksonville), take Main St North to FL-10 East then follow I-95 South to FL-706 East/West Indiantown Road, take exit 87 A and follow FL-706 to W Indiantown Road. Should take around 4 hours. Expect tolls.

For those coming from northwest Florida (Tallahassee), get on I-10 East fro, Thomasville Road, then continue on I-10 E and take I-75 South, FL-91 South and Florida's turnpike to West Indiantown Road, take exit 116 from Florida-91 S. Will take around 5 hours and 45 minutes. Expect tolls.

For those driving from southern Florida (Miami), get on I-95 North from South Miami Ave, continue on I-95 to Palm Beach Gardens, and take exit 79A. Take FL-811 North to West Indiantown Road. Should take 1 hour 25 minutes. Expect tolls.

Get around[edit]

By foot[edit]

The best way to get around Jupiter is by walking. You can walk to most places on the island and take in the beach scenery.

By car[edit]

There is plenty of both meter parking and free parking in Jupiter. Along the beach you will find places to parallel park as well as parking lots. The new Riverwalk features free parking as well! Need to rent a car? There is an Enterprise on Toney Penna Drive, a Budget on U.S. 1, an Avis on U.S. 1 and you can also rent cars from Palm Beach Airport.

Public Transportation[edit]

Jupiter and Palm Beach County offer Palm Tran. Jupiter uses route 10. Adult fare one-way is $1.50 (students and senior citizens pay $.75). There is also the Tri-Rail which links Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.

See[edit]

Beaches[edit]

• Carlin Park (400 Florida A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477) off of A1A features 3,000 feet of beach and also includes tennis, volleyball, playgrounds, and picnic areas. This is the perfect place to spend the day watching the tide roll in. (561) 624-0065 [1]

• DuBois Park (19075 Dubois Rd, Jupiter, FL 33477) is a historical swimming beach in Palm Beach County. It is a great place to watch the scenery and to see the DuBois Pioneer Home! (561) 966-6600 [2]

Sightseeing[edit]

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse has one of the best views in all of Jupiter! Here you can see the beautiful town of Jupiter and turn around to gaze at where the elite live on Jupiter Island.

Want to see more of Jupiter? Try the Diva Duck Tour. This amphibious vehicle will take you to see old West Palm Beach as well as take you into the water to see the wildlife!

Do[edit]

Wildlife[edit]

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is the perfect place to take children of any age! Kids and adults can both enjoy this amazing place. The people who run Busch take in injured and confiscated animals to rehab them. This is the perfect place to see local animals both small and large!

Feel like having a relaxing day? Go for a walk, bike, or canoe ride at Riverbend Park. This is the spot to take in the scenery and watch the sun set. This park is a little gem from "old Florida."

Sports[edit]

Roger Dean Stadium is the place to catch a ballgame! During spring training you can catch the Cardinals or the Mets practicing here! During other times of the year there are also intense minor leaguer games as well as high school games! Roger Dean loves catering to America's favorite pastime. For a schedule visit http://rogerdeanstadium.com/schedules/

Museums[edit]

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse features a museum as well! Here you can learn the history of the lighthouse and a little more about the Island!

Another popular museum in the Jupiter area is the Burt Reynolds and Friends Museum. Here you can learn all about the famous Burt Reynolds as well as his friends and inspirations. This is the perfect place to go on a rainy day!

Other[edit]

Want to catch the latest chick flick or action movie? The best place to do that is Cinepolis theatre at The Shoppes at Jupiter. This theatre is a luxury movie theatre with reclining seats and waiter service. This comes complete with a bar and full menu as well. If you are going to watch a movie you may as well do it in style!

Buy[edit]

Shops[edit]

The first place recommended to fulfill your retail therapy needs is Harbourside Place. Here you can find a place to shop for everyone! A Pink Princess for toddlers, Tommy Bahama for him, and White House Black Market for her. There is even a place for pets called Pucci and Catana. If these stores were not what you were looking for, try The Gardens Mall. Located only 13 minutes from Jupiter, The Gardens features many different levels of stores. From high end to affordable, this mall has it all!

Eat[edit]

Breakfast[edit]

• Hurricane Cafe (14050 N US 1) is a hidden gem off of US 1. Here you can find some of the best breakfast in the Jupiter area. Whether you are looking for omelets, eggs Benedict or you feel like calorie splurging on Banana Praline French Toast, Hurricane Cafe is the place to be! Once in a while you can even catch a celebrity eating here! 561 630 2012 [3]

• Lazy Loggerhead Cafe (6 Van Kessel Pkwy)! This bright blue building originally started as a snack bar and evolved into the traditional American breakfast Cafe that it is today. It is named after the native loggerhead turtle and features a full menu complete with french toast, pancakes, omelets and their famous lighthouse breakfast! 561.747.1134 [4]

Lunch[edit]

• Dune Dog Cafe (775 N Alt Hwy A1A) is a great place for the whole family! This open air cafe off of North Alternate A1A features the beach vibe that Jupiter exemplifies. If you are looking for a laid back relaxing place to grab a bite to eat Dune Dog is the place. The menu is packed with all different kinds of foods starting with Happy-Tizers and moving onto burgers, ribs, and sandwiches. Dining with little ones? Not to worry! Dune Dog features a puppy menu! 561-744-6667 [5]

• Tommy Bahama Restaurant and Bar (126 Soundings Ave) Located at the Riverwalk in Jupiter. This menu features more seafood options along with your classic burgers and sandwiches. The desserts here are amazing and worth saving room for! Over 21? This restaurant features a full bar perfect for a cocktail or girls night out! 561.406.6631 [6]

Dinner[edit]

• Guanabanas (960 North Highway A1A) is the place to be for dinner in Jupiter! Walking into Guanabanas, you are surrounded by native florida plants, trees, and flowers. This restaurant is completely open aired and features views of the nature of Jupiter as well as the water. On a boat? No problem just park your boat on one of Guanabanas many docks and stop in for a bite! The gourmet menu tops off the laid back setting. Guanabans also features live music which is perfect for a night on the town! This is one place you do not want to miss when you come to Jupiter! (561)747-8878 [7]

• Dive Bar (318 South U.S. Hwy. 1). This another one of Jupiter's hotspots! The first thing you see when you walk into Dive Bar is a giant Jellyfish tank, the next thing you see is the amazing view. With an amazing view comes equally amazing food. Dive Bar offers a vast seafood menu complete with a raw bar, as well as a sushi menu. Not into seafood? Not to worry, Dive Bar also offers a chicken dish and a Filet Mignon dish as well! This is the perfect spot for dinner with a view! (561) 747-4767 [8]

Drink[edit]

• The Square Grouper (1111 Love St) This open air bar features a large menu of specialty drinks as well as live music. Any day of the week you can find a large gathering of all kinds of 21 plus adults grabbing a drink and chatting with each other! You do not want to miss out! (561) 575-0252 [9]

Sleep[edit]

• Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa (5 North A1A). This hotel features premium ocean front, oceanfront, resort view, partial view, and penthouse rooms. The hotel also features a beachfront hotel, poolside bar, a spa, gym, game room, and many more amenities. This luxury hotel is a top hotel in Jupiter. (561)745-7158 [10]

• Jupiter Reef Club (1600 S A1A). This hotel features hotel rooms as well as timeshares if you are looking to return frequently. Jupiter Reef Club also has its own beachside pool and direct access to the beach! If you want to be steps from the beach this is the place to be. (561)747-7788 [11]

Get out[edit]

• West Palm Beach only 13 minutes from Jupiter! Here you can see the Palm Beach, Mounts Botanical Garden, or the Norton Museum of Art
• Head south on I-95 to Miami to visit South Beach, the Seaquarium, or Marlin Park
• Head north on I-95 to Orlando to visit one of the many parks that they have there

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