Blowing Rocks Preserve
The largest Anastasia limestone coastline on the Atlantic side of Jupiter Island, where seawater shoots out of rock holes during big waves.
The Blowing Rocks Preserve is managed by The Nature Conservancy. Its highlight is the honeycomb-like Anastasia limestone on the beach. When the tide is high and there are large waves from the east, seawater rushes into the rock caverns and bursts out through openings in the top, sometimes reaching more than 10 meters high. The display is most dramatic after winter cold fronts. At low tide, you can see tide pool life among the rocks. There is also a short trail crossing the dunes and lagoon, along with a visitor center. It is open daily from 9:00 to 16:30, and admission is about $5. Parking is limited, so arrive early on weekends. Check the tide table before you go, and the best time to visit is one to two hours before and after high tide.
Opening hours
Daily 9:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
- Jonathan Dickinson State Park
- Loggerhead Marinelife Center & Juno Beach Pier
- John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
- Peanut Island
- Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center
- Lake Trail
- Clematis Street