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Kayaking Jupiter Florida
KAYAK – to kayak or canoe is very popular on local waterways. Jupiter and Tequesta are located on the Loxahatchee River by Jupiter Inlet. The Loxahatchee River is one of only two nationally recognized Wild and Scenic Rivers in Florida. The second one is Wekiva River in Central Florida – north of Orlando.
There are both public and private places to launch kayaks along the Loxahatchee River. Waterfront communities like Tequesta Country Club have neighborhood launch locations for kayaking. Kayakers also enjoy the turquoise waters of the Intracoastal and Atlantic Ocean. The average water temperature is around 85° F (26° C).
Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Tequesta/Hobe Sound– Located on the north end of the Loxahatchee River and accessible from the water or by car from US1 in Tequesta. Follow the mangrove up the river to see wildlife such as alligators, deer, bobcat, coyotes, wild boar, manatees, turtles, tortoises, herons, egrets, ospreys, bald eagles and fish. Trapper Nelson’s cabin is along this fork of the river with picnic tables and restrooms.
Riverbend Park, Jupiter – Located west of I-95 & Florida Turnpike at Indiantown Road. Canoe and kayak outfitters onsite. Famous for the thrilling ride over the Masten Dam. Onsite outfitters rent canoes and kayaks but are closed Tuesday & Wednesdays. The most popular trip from River Bend is a 2.5-3.5 miles trip (3-4 hours) called the Cypress Canopy. No swimming allowed. If you prefer you can rent biked and go biking along the Riverbend Park trails.
Intracoastal (ICW), Jupiter/Tequesta – Jupiter Lighthouse Park, US1 in Tequesta and Coral Cove Park on Jupiter Island are public launch sites to access Jupiter Inlet and Intracoastal sandbars.
Jupiter – Tequesta Kayak Rentals and Tours –
Jupiter Outdoor Center – (Jupiter Inlet) (561)747-0063 – 1116 Love Street, Jupiter, FL 33477
Beach Water Sports – (Intracoastal) (561)745-6900 – 17967 SE Federal Hwy, Tequesta, FL 33469
Jupiter Pointe Paddling – (Intracoastal) (561)746-6691 – 18701 SE Federal Highway, Tequesta, FLL 33469
Canoe Outfitters of Florida (Riverbend Park, Loxahatchee River & Jonathan Dickinson State Park) – (561)746-7053 – Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays
More Palm Beach County Kayak and Canoe Areas –
Bert Winters Park, Juno Beach / Burt Reynolds Park, Jupiter / Dyer Park, West Palm Beach / Jim Barry Light Harbor Park, Riviera Beach / John Prince Park, Lake Worth / John Stretch Park, Lake Harbor / Juno Park, Juno Beach / Lake Ida Park, Delray Beach / Ocean Inlet Park, Ocean Ridge / Okeeheelee Park, West Palm Beach / Paul Rardin Park, Pahokee / Peanut Island Park, Riviera Beach / Phil Foster Park, Riviera Beach / South Bay RV Park, South Bay /
Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, West Boca Raton / Stub Canal Park, West Palm Beach/ West Delray Regional Park, Delray Beach
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Jupiter to Palm Beach FL Lifestyles and Things To Do
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Scuba Diving Jupiter Florida
SCUBA DIVING – There are several shops and marinas in Jupiter that sell scuba diving equipment, offer private & group charters and have scuba diving classes and PADI 5 certifications. The reefs off Jupiter Inlet, Jupiter Island, Jupiter and Juno Beach have plenty of wildlife from nurse sharks to loggerhead and leatherback turtles to tropical fish. Jupiter dive sites include Loggerhead Reef, Hole in the Wall, Captain Kurle’s Reef and local ship wrecks.
PADI Dive Courses – Scuba diving courses include PADI open water, advanced open water diver, scuba tune-up, rescue diver, deep diver, wreck diver, search and recovery diver, emergency first response diver, divemaster and instructor development. Children must be 10+ years old for scuba diving and 8+ years old for bubblemaker and seal team classes.
Jupiter 5 Star PADI Dive Centers –
Jupiter Dive Center – 1001 Alt A1A #113, Jupiter, FL
Scuba Works – 351 South US Highway 1 #103, Jupiter, FL
Jupiter to Palm Beach FL Lifestyles and Things To Do
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Yoga and Pilates Palm Beach County Florida
YOGA – Traditional indoor activities like yoga can also be practiced outdoors in South Florida year around. You can find yoga and pilates studios and classes in every village and town between Palm Beach and Jupiter Island: West Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Juno Beach, Jupiter, Tequesta and Hobe Sound. Some community recreation centers, like Village of Tequesta, offer yoga and pilates classes for a very reasonable price. There are private lessons, group lessons, immersion courses and weekend retreats in a multitude of yogic disciplines for beginners and advanced students and practitioners as well as yoga teacher training, instruction and certification.
Yoga types – Hatha yoga, Bikram yoga, power yoga, Yin yoga, Ashtang, paddle yoga and more.
Pilates Types – Fletcher pilates, Stott pilates, power pilates, Winsor pilates and more.
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Jupiter to Palm Beach FL Lifestyles and Things To Do
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Windsurfing Palm Beach FL
WINDSURFING – The conditions in South Florida are especially favored in the bay, Intracoastal and Atlantic Ocean off Miami and Jensen Beach but also Lake Worth, Palm Beach, Singer Island, Juno Beach, Jupiter, Tequesta and Jupiter Island and many parts of the Florida Gulf Coast. The Gulf Stream contributes to warm water temperatures year around. Equipment available for rent in Jensen Beach, Jupiter, Juno Beach, Tequesta, Riviera Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Key West and much more.
Alex Caviglia Blue Water Classic Regatta in Miami, FL –
Annual regatta in January honoring Alex Caviglia an avid wind surfer and kite surfer.
US Sailing Center in Martin County (USSCMC) in Jensen Beach, FL –
Offer windsurfing lessons and rentals as well as sailing summer camps. Windsurfers, Hobie Cats and various sailboats available for charter.
Jupiter to Palm Beach FL Lifestyles and Things To Do
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Surfing in Florida
SURFING – Optimal average water temperature of 78° F (26 °C) entices surfers, wind surfers and kite surfers to enjoy local South Florida Atlantic Ocean waters year-around. Public beaches with free parking, restrooms and outdoor showers are available along A1A, Beach Rd and other oceanfront roads. Several places in Juno Beach, Jupiter and Tequesta offer new and used surf board rentals and sales. Jupiter Community High School even offers a surfing program. Jupiter and Juno Beach hosts annual surfing competitions. Other popular surfing spots include Cocoa Beach, Sebastian, New Smyrna Inlet, Ponce Inlet, Daytona Beach, Flagler Beach and Palm Beach.
Jupiter to Palm Beach FL Lifestyles and Things To Do
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Athletic Leagues Jupiter Tequesta JTAA
ATHLETIC LEAGUES – Visit Jupiter Tequesta Athletic Association (JTAA) for junior sports league seasons. Travel and rec level sports at various age levels.
Jupiter Tequesta Athletic Association – Youth sports offered include baseball, basketball, cheer leading, flag football, lacrosse, roller hockey, rugby, soccer, softball, tackle football, travel basketball, travel soccer, travel volleyball & volleyball. Most sports are seasonal so check the website for details including registration deadlines which are usually several months in advance. The playing fields are on land parcels in Jupiter, Tequesta and Jupiter Farms.
Volunteer coaches, parent coaches, trainers and sponsors are always in high demand.
The Jupiter lacrosse teams are so good that in 2011-2012 – the first year Jupiter Middle School had a lacrosse team – they became Florida State Champions. The Jupiter lacrosse teams are highly ranked.
Jupiter to Palm Beach FL Lifestyles and Things To Do
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Restaurants: Dining Jupiter – Palm Beach Gardens
RESTAURANTS – The dining options offered in Palm Beach County are truly multicultural and for all budgets. From coastal food shacks to elegant Palm Beach cuisine. Making the effort to discover what is beneath the surface will be well worthwhile!!
ZAGAT Rated Restaurants –
See “Miami / South Florida 2014 edition” for current Palm Beach – Jupiter Florida Zagat restaurant ratings
Juno Beach – Captain Charlie’s Reef Grill, Kee Grill & Sushi Jo
Jupiter – Cafe des Artistes, Guanabanas, Jetty’s, Lazy Loggerhead Cafe, Little Moir’s Food Shack, Little Moir’s Leftovers, Tabica Grill, The Bistro, Too Bizaare and Dive Bar
North Palm Beach – Seasons 52
Palm Beach – Cafe Boulud, Cafe l’Europe, Chez Jean-Pierre, Palm Beach Grill, Renato’s and Ta-boo
Palm Beach Gardens – Asian Fin, Cafe Chardonnay, River House, The Capital Grille and Vic & Angelo’s
Tequesta – Evo, Gallery Grille & Hog Snappers Shack & Sushi
West Palm Beach – Cafe Sapori & Cheesecake Factory
YELP – Jupiter Florida
Great resource for local restaurants including reviews
TRIPADVISOR – Jupiter Florida restaurants
Great resource for restaurants and travel tips
Looking for a new place to eat?
Try PGA Commons on 4500 block of PGA Blvd in Palm Beach Gardens.
Prosecco Cafe – Gelato-ria, tapas bar & prosecco bar. Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Roccos’ Tacos – Mexican restaurant with award winning food & ambiance. Lunch & dinner.
Spoto’s Oyster Bar – Oysters, fresh fish, bouillabaisse & crab cakes. Lunch, happy hour & dinner.
Vic & Angelo’s – Coal over Italian pizza & home made pastas. Lunch & dinner.
Jupiter to Palm Beach FL Lifestyles and Things To Do
Athletic leagues,beaches, boating, cycling, dining, diving, fishing, golfing, kayaking, kite surfing, paddle boarding, polo, shopping, snorkeling, surfing, tennis, windsurfing and yoga
