Jupiter, Florida Travel

Jupiter and the surrounding beach communities are first-class destinations for fun in the sun, but they also boast a host of non-beach-related attractions sure to float your boat.

Jupiter

Make no bones about it, the first thing you'll want to do in Jupiter is hit the beach. Miles and miles of sand stretch all along the coast, but good places to start include Jupiter Beach Park, at the mouth of the Loxahatchee River. To experience the distinctive beauty of this mighty waterway, hop on a boat or spend an afternoon on the Riverwalk, an expertly landscaped pathway that snakes along the water, past marinas, yacht clubs, parks and dockside restaurants and watering holes like Jetty's and the world-famous Square Grouper.

Right across the river from the Grouper is the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, a towering reminder of the town's maritime heritage, celebrated by locals and tourists alike. Tour the lighthouse and picnic in the lush riverfront park in which it sits. For more on the history of this seaside...