Free things to do in Jupiter: beaches, trails, sea turtles

Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Sources: the Town of Jupiter’s beaches, dog beach, Riverwalk and special events pages, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum and Harbourside Place.

The best things in Jupiter cost nothing: about 3.4 miles of beach, a river and an inlet, miles of trails, sea turtles and a steady calendar of free town festivals. Here is what is free, or by donation, with the official link for each.

Who to call

• Town parks and events: Jupiter Community Center, 561-741-2400
• County beach parks: Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation, 561-966-6600

The beaches

Jupiter has about 3.4 miles of beaches. The town lists free parking lots at DuBois Park, Jupiter Beach Park, Carlin Park, Ocean Cay Park, Juno Beach Park and a lot between crossovers 27 and 28, plus street parking along A1A.

• Guarded beaches: Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue guards parts of DuBois Park, Jupiter Beach Park, Carlin Park, Ocean Cay Park and Juno Beach Park.
• Accessible beach access: crossovers 24, 31, 45 and 48.
• The dog beach: 2.5 miles from beach marker 26 at Marcinski Road north to marker 57, where dogs may be off leash; see our dog-friendly guide.
• Sea turtle season runs March 1 to Oct. 31: keep away from nesting turtles, leave nests alone, fill in holes and knock down sandcastles before you leave.

Animals and nature

• Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach: live sea turtles and ocean exhibits. Free admission, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, 17855 Rocky Pines Road: nature trails past native wildlife. Admission is by donation; open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Trails and natural areas: the Riverwalk, Riverbend Park, the Bluegill Trail, Jupiter Ridge Natural Area and the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area. Distances and trailheads are on our walking and biking trails guide.
• Fishing piers: Sawfish Bay Park on the Intracoastal and Juno Beach Park; see Father’s Day for details and the state license rules.

History

• The DuBois Pioneer Home, built in 1898 in DuBois Park, 19075 DuBois Road, offers free docent-led tours, according to the town’s Riverwalk page.
• The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum is free for children 5 and under, members and active-duty military with their families, and for U.S. veterans throughout November, the lighthouse says.
• The Veterans Memorial on the municipal campus at 210 Military Trail is open to the public. Our history and landmarks guide has more.

Weekly and free

• Sunday at Harbourside Place: free yoga in the amphitheater at 9:30 a.m., then The Market, a waterfront makers market, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Toddler Open Gym, Thursday mornings at the Jupiter Community Center, for ages 0 to 4.
• Library story times at the Jupiter Branch, 705 Military Trail; see kids’ activities.
• Golf Cart Night in Downtown Abacoa, the first Friday of each month from 6 to 10 p.m., on Downtown Abacoa’s calendar.

Free town events

From the town’s special events page, with the guide that has the dates:

General admission to HarbourFest, the country music festival at Harbourside Place in October, is also free; see fall festivals.

What this means for you

• Park free at the beach parks and swim near a lifeguard.
• Loggerhead and Busch Wildlife cost nothing or a donation, rain or shine.
• Check our things to do this weekend page for the week’s free events.

Frequently asked questions

Is beach parking free in Jupiter?

The town lists free parking lots at DuBois Park, Jupiter Beach Park, Carlin Park, Ocean Cay Park, Juno Beach Park and a lot between beach crossovers 27 and 28, plus street parking along A1A.

Is the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ever free?

Admission is free for children 5 and under, lighthouse members and active U.S. military with immediate family. U.S. veterans get in free during November.

What free events does the Town of Jupiter hold?

Among them: the Halloween Spooktacular, the tree lighting, There’s Snow Place Like Jupiter, the Jupiter Jubilee, the Touch-A-Truck Spring Fling and the Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies.

Is Loggerhead Marinelife Center free?

Yes. The sea turtle center at 14200 U.S. Highway 1 in Juno Beach lists free admission and hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.