7 Best Outdoor Activities in Jupiter, FL
In the midst of the city landscape of South Florida, the town of Jupiter remains a natural reprieve from the hustle and bustle. Come and discover the best outdoor activities in Jupiter, FL.
During our time living in South Florida, we consistently made the trip to Jupiter for an escape to nature. We were just down the road in Fort Lauderdale but visiting Jupiter seemed otherworldly. It was a fantastic change of pace from the city lights of Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
Natural. Green. Laidback. And absolutely gorgeous.
The rest of this article will detail my favorite outdoor activities in Jupiter, FL. A little bit of history, nature, and marine conservation. Enjoy!
Table of Contents
- Visit With Sea Turtles
- Climb History
- Blowing Rocks
- Visit the State Park
- Paddle Crystal Blue Waters
- Snorkel Blue Heron Bridge
- Epic Scuba Diving
7 Great Outdoor Activities in Jupiter, FL
1. Visit With Sea Turtles at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a sea turtle hospital nestled just south of Jupiter in Juno Beach. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to the conservation of endangered sea turtles.
Visitors can take a guided tour of the water tanks to learn about different types of sea turtle species as they rehab from injury and illness.
The attached aquarium, gift shop, playground, and beach park make the center a perfect spot for a day of outdoor fun.
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2. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
The historic lighthouse was first lit on July 10, 1860, guiding sailors into Jupiter Inlet for decades.
Today, you can tour the grounds, which consist of mangrove-lined waterways and tropical hammocks, before making your way to the top of the lighthouse for the most epic view in South Florida.
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3. Blowing Rocks Preserve
Hike a short trail through a thick tropical hammock to reveal a unique environment: Anastasia limestone (the bedrock of Florida and its coral reefs) jets outward into the ocean along a picturesque white-sand beach.
During tidal changes and wavy days, the water crashes into the exposed limestone creating a “blowing” effect through the porous rock.
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4. Jonathon Dickinson State Park
One of Florida’s largest State Parks, Jonathon Dickinson State Park offers a litany of outdoor activities in Jupiter, FL.
Climb to the top of South Florida’s highest natural point at Hobe Mound before hiking extensive backcountry trails through the Florida wild.
Canoe, kayak, or SUP the Loxahatchee River or go horseback riding, mountain biking, camping, and of course, wildlife viewing.
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5. Paddle the Loxahatchee River
Running through the heart of Jupiter is the Loxahatchee River – an excellent waterway for paddling.
Depending on where you launch, the river winds through mangrove forests before spilling into the Atlantic Ocean near the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
It’s common to spot dolphins, manatees, alligators, wading birds, and other native Florida species along the river.
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6. Snorkel at Blue Heron Bridge
Just down the road near West Palm Beach is the Blue Heron Bridge – one of the top spots for snorkeling and scuba diving in the entire country.
The amount of marine life is jaw-dropping and makes you wonder how a place like this could even exist – after all, you’re under a bridge in the Intracoastal Waterway.
Regardless, we highly recommend checking this spot out if visiting or scuba diving in Jupiter.
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7. Scuba Diving Coral Reefs and Shipwrecks in Jupiter, FL
But the best outdoor activity in Jupiter is scuba diving. Unique excursions like shark diving, goliath grouper aggregations, sawfish explorations, and coral reef drifts await eager underwater explorers.
The reefs are pristine, the shipwrecks are eery, and the ocean creatures are magnificent. Just come and see for yourself.
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Have you been to Jupiter before? How about any of our suggestions for things to do? If you have any questions let us know in a comment below!
