2/8/22

Things To Do in Jupiter

SAWFISH BAY PARK – PADDLE TO TURTLE COVE

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is straight ahead when you shove off in a kayak or stand-up paddle board from this mangrove-surrounded public park.

JOC expert guides can help you spot manatees, sea turtles, birds and tropical fish.

Or you can paddle out on your own adventure.

Either way, you’re in for a fantastic time.

Let JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER  staff know when you want to leave on your adventure. We’ll meet you at the park with kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, life vests and paddles.

JOC will meet you when you return to retrieve the equipment.

Oh yes. Parking is free at Sawfish Bay.

JUPITER LIGHTHOUSE PARK — BICYCLE THROUGH JUPITER ISLAND

Lush landscaping, banyan trees creating a shady tunnel, cool ocean breezes – welcome to a peddling adventure through one of South Florida’s prettiest islands.

JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER will meet you at parking lot at the lighthouse with the bicycles and helmets you need. Just head over the Intracoastal Waterway bridge, and head north on A1A.

The barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River, home to about 900 residents, is about 10 miles long.

Suggested stops:

• Hobe Sound Refuge: Beautiful beach.
• Bridge Road: Check out the incredible banyan tree tunnel over the Intracoastal Waterway.
• Restaurants on the western end of Bridge Road.

Figure about four hours for your round trip.

JOC will meet you back at the lighthouse parking lot.

RIVERBEND PARK

Bicycle through miles of crushed-shell trails, paddle along the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River and see raccoons, deer, owls and otters — all just a few minutes from Florida’s Turnpike.

JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER  is at the entrance of Riverbend Park.

We have bicycles – tall, small and three-wheels. We have helmets. We’ll even adjust the seat for you.

Kayaks? Yup. Single and tandem. We’ll give you a short lesson before you go.

Feel more comfortable in a canoe? We have them too.

Ask about our guided Pedal & Paddle tours.