Northern Palm Beach County is where you can find Jupiter Beach, which is one of southern Florida's hottest destinations. When visiting the West Palm Beach area, spending some time at the beaches in Jupiter Beach is a popular pursuit. You could also simply plan Jupiter Beach vacations if you want to make this charming beachside community your area base. Spending time on the beach tops the list of things to do in Jupiter Beach, but it isn't the only option. There are more than 150 golf courses in Palm Beach County, so golfers are bound to enjoy Jupiter Beach vacations, and shopping can fill hours on end. Being that Jupiter Beach is a popular place to vacation and retire to, the dining possibilities are many, so enjoying some rewarding meals when you're not out having fun in the sun can also be par for the course.

Jupiter Beach is only about twenty miles north of West Palm Beach, so visitors to either city can easily access the other. You can also access a number of other attractive destinations in the area with ease, such as Delray Beach. After a day spent on the beautiful beaches in Jupiter Beach, you might shoot over to downtown West Palm Beach to enjoy some nightlife. Maybe you're in West Palm Beach for Sunfest, which is a renowned southern Florida music festival, and you want to enjoy some beach time on the side. A quick drive north to a coastal Jupiter Beach park can definitely be in the cards. Coincidentally, you might also stop in Juno Beach or Lake Worth for a look. The other area communities can make for ideal regional bases as well.

The beaches in Jupiter Beach essentially connect to form one long beach. While some of the beaches here are backed by hotels, condos, homes, and businesses, others are backed by mini bluffs, which are covered in grasses and coastal scrubs. At some points along the coastline in Jupiter Beach, rocks are strewn about, and they often shoot water into the air when the waves come crashing in. In fact, one of the top things to do on Jupiter Beach vacations is check out Blowing Rock. Small geysers surge from this limestone outcropping when the bigger waves hit, and it's quite the sight to see. Other top things to do on vacations here include taking tours of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and enjoying kayaking or canoeing tours on the Loxahatchee River. There's also fishing and scuba diving to consider.

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The beaches in Jupiter Beach extend for miles, so finding a spot to lay down your towels shouldn't be hard. If you're traveling with kids, you might stake a claim near Coral Cove Park, which is an ideal Jupiter Beach park for families. This beach park is also a good spot to hang out for surfers, as it offers easy access to some of the best swells. Other things that Coral Cove Park offers are picnic areas, showers, and public restroom facilities. While this Jupiter Beach park is a good place to go if you like surfing, you'll also want to hit the Jupiter Inlet waters, as they are known for having some of the best waves in the area. Surfing near the pier in nearby Juno Beach is also an option if you're trying to find some promising swells.

Some celebrities have built large homes in Jupiter Beach, as the weather and the beaches here are so inviting, especially in the winter. It does tend to be very hot and muggy in the summer in southeast Florida, but the coastal breezes help to cool things down. For many summer residents and visitors, the heat and humidity is more than tolerable, thanks to the beautiful beaches. In other words, if you like hanging out at the beach, there really isn't a bad time to visit Jupiter Beach. As a side note, fans of Major League Baseball's St. Louis Cardinals will arguably want to enjoy their Jupiter Beach vacations in the spring, as that's when the team comes to town for their spring training sessions. For racing fans, planning a visit around one of the events at the Palm Beach International Raceway might be the way to go.

Start planning your Jupiter Beach vacation today, and come see why this sunny destination is such a popular place to vacation and retire to. You will find it hard to run out of things to do on Jupiter Beach vacations, thanks in part to the fact that there are a number of tantalizing destinations in the area. Maybe you'll plan a side trip to Miami or book an Everglades tour on the side. There are some good Jupiter Beach hotels to choose from, including the Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa, so finding a good place to stay won't be hard. You could also book a stay at a vacation rental if you prefer.