Jupiter, Florida: Surprising Serenity on the Atlantic Coast

Although Jupiter’s location in Palm Beach County, Florida may conjure up images of America’s wealthy elite and an unheard of amount of glitz and glamour, this northern town is actually a quiet and welcoming haven for tourists to the area. Focusing on its natural assets and offering an obscene amount of relaxation, there is no better place to cool your heels and enjoy Florida’s spectacular beauty.

Since the further north you head from Palm Beach the more peaceful and less hurried it becomes, it is no wonder that you will find some of the area’s best beaches in Jupiter. Untrammeled by the flocks of tourists and untouched by condominium developers, these are not merely small strips of land but rather wide open spaces that rest along the shores of the Atlantic. While there are numerous available options and it is always easiest to simply select the one closest to your accommodations, there are definitely a few that you must check out.

Even though the John D. MacArthur Beach is located on Singer Island, its preserved subtropical environment, extensive water frontage, and picturesque hiking trails make it the perfect place for an activity-filled day. Another option that is popular with families, Dubois Park features a soft sandy shore and shallow water where you can swim and sunbathe to your heart’s content. Just across the footbridge from this 29-acre beauty, Ocean Beach offers rougher conditions that are just right for thrill seekers who love windsurfing or surfing.

As Jupiter’s beaches highlight the surroundings beauty and the calm, relaxed way of life that pervades here, it becomes easy to see why other creatures might want to nestle in and enjoy the unceasing serenity. From May to August of each year, Jupiter and the surroundings North Palm Beach communities welcome giant Loggerhead turtles and their eggs onto their warm sands for another breeding season. Although you could go out on your own in search of the egg-laying sites, it is recommended that you join an organized turtle-watching program through either the Jupiter Beach Resort or the Marinelife Center of Juno Beach to avoid disturbing the turtles.

When you aren’t touring the beaches or working on your tan, be sure to get participate in some of the exciting active pursuits that Jupiter has to offer. Golf and Palm Beach are virtually synonymous due to the fabulous weather that reigns on this area throughout the year, so get out there for a round at the Golf Club of Jupiter or, if you can swing it, on one of the fabulous, award-winning courses at the PGA National Resort & Spa. Out on the water, the crystal clear water and beautiful coral reef about a quarter-mile offshore also make snorkeling and scuba diving attractive options.

While other activities such as fishing, canoeing, and cruising the waterways on a guided tour are sure to keep your itinerary jam-packed, set aside a little time to visit the town’s distinct feature, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Home to a small historical museum and offering a one-hour tour complete with information about the wars and shipwrecks that shaped the area, it is a worthwhile detour if only for the bird’s eye view.

As the simple pleasures in life take center stage and tourist attractions fall by the wayside, invoke the easygoing spirit of Jupiter at all hours of the day by selecting a vacation rental for your accommodations needs. Whether you are relaxing on your private patio in the morning, walking to the beach in the afternoon, or resting in your spacious living room at night, Jupiter vacation rentals make it easy to experience the getaway you always imagined. For your next trip to the Palm Beach area, leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and surround yourself with pristine, natural beauty in Jupiter Florida rentals that rest just steps away from the Atlantic.