Blowing Rocks Preserve Jupiter Island Tips for Visiting
on Hobe Sound, Florida
Blowing Rocks Preserve Jupiter Island is at the northern tip of South Florida, along the Treasure Coast. The water is brilliant blue, the sand is clean and the beach will never be crowded. Why? The Conservatory of Blowing Rocks Preserve does a brilliant job of keeping this Florida ecological hidden gem protected!
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Parking
There are only two small parking lots anywhere near the Blowing Rocks Beach access. One parking lot has about 20 spots available. Then, across the street at the Educational Center there’s another approximate 20 spots. These lots get filled up fast. If you plan to visit, go early or late and be patient!
Pay the Small Entrance Fee and Take a Nice Stroll Through Mangroves
You’ll park, then enter a small trail marked by a little sign (blink and you’ll miss it!). Just inside, there’s a wooden boardwalk area in front with a small wooden building. Stop here to get information on high tide, low tide, some safety tips and tour info.
You’ll pay a small fee to enter. If there’s no one at the window collecting fees, make sure to stick your donation in the green tube… help to preserve this hidden Florida gem!
Walk through a nice windy trail of mangroves. This trail is not paved, and there can be roots or uneven ground, so the walk may not be suitable or comfortable enough for everyone.
Walk along this mangrove trail (it’s shady and fairly cool even in summer) until you reach another wooden structure with some benches. From here you’ll see the beach and you’ll need to decide… go right or go left!
You've Reached the Beach: Do You Choose to Go Left... or Right?
Left…
If you bring sun shades or umbrellas with you, go left. The left side is all sandy and perfect for staking your umbrella. The left side of the beach facing the ocean looks like it goes on forever.
There are shells, beautiful clean sand and water, and few people. Yes, very few people! That’s because the parking is so limited. So you may have had a hard time finding parking when you got there, but by the time you get to the beach you’ll appreciate it! Maybe there are situations where a bus drops lots of people off, but we haven’t seen this – only a fairly limited amount of people due to limited parking and remote location of this beach/access.
Right…
The right side is where you’ll find the blowing rocks. You can’t miss them! In low tide you’ll see these limestone cliffs rising high above the water. These limestone formations are unique in Florida and simply beautiful. Low tide is just as beautiful, and we recommend visiting both high and low tides.
Tip: If seeing the “blowing rocks” effect is your main reason for visiting, check the tide before you book your day. The dramatic splash is usually best around high tide when waves are strong enough to crash through the limestone shoreline. See recommended nearby stays below.
For more information about Blowing Rocks and The Nature Conservatory that protects them, visit The Nature Conservatory website here.
Where to Stay Nearby
Blowing Rocks Preserve is located on Jupiter Island, and staying close to Jupiter gives you easy access to beaches, restaurants, Jupiter Inlet, the lighthouse, fishing, boat tours, and other coastal things to do.
If you’re planning more than a quick stop at Blowing Rocks Preserve, the best nearby places to stay are usually in Jupiter, Tequesta, Hobe Sound, or Juno Beach.
If you plan to stay for a couple of days in the area to enjoy not just Blowing Rocks Preserve, a great central hotel to stay is the Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place. It’s central to the the beaches, fishing pier, marine centers, lighthouse, plus lots of restaurants and shopping.
Tip: Use this convenient Expedia tool, and go to the top left “map” view to find closest hotels to Blowing Rocks Preserve, Juno Beach Fishing Pier or the Jupiter Inlet Museum so you can stay central to the best fun! It will show you room rates and options, distance and more to help you find your best stay.
Other Things To Do in the Area
Blowing Rocks Preserve is beautiful on its own, but it’s also easy to turn this into a full Jupiter-area adventure. There are beaches, parks, wildlife stops, restaurants, and coastal attractions close enough to visit the same day.
A few nearby places not to miss…
- Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum — about 3 miles away. Climb the lighthouse, learn about local history, and get one of the best views in the area. See my blog and photos here: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
- Juno Beach Pier — about 8 to 10 miles away. A popular fishing pier and
beach walk spot where you can fish, sightsee, or watch the water from
above. Easy parking across the street! See more info on Juno Beach Pier as well as other fun Fishing Piers in Florida to visit. - Loggerhead Marinelife Center — about 8 to 10 miles away in Juno Beach. A great stop for sea turtle lovers and families.
- Busch Wildlife Sanctuary — about 10 to 12 miles away. A good option if you
love Florida wildlife and want to see native animals up close. See my blog and photos from our visit to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary here (worth the visit!) - Harbourside Place — about 4 miles away if you want to do some waterfront shopping, offering restaurants, shops, waterfront walking, and a casual meal after the beach.
Whether traveling alone, as a couple, or with kids… this area of Jupiter, Juno Beach and Tequesta offers lots to do, see and enjoy!
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