Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
A red brick lighthouse completed in 1860, where climbing to the top offers views of Jupiter Inlet and the emerald waters of the Indian River.
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse stands about 32 meters tall. It was designed in part by a young George Meade, who later commanded the Union army at the Battle of Gettysburg. It is the oldest surviving structure in Palm Beach County and remains in use. Climb the 105 steps to the top for a 360-degree view of the bay, the mangroves, and the Atlantic Ocean. The museum at the base covers the history of Indigenous peoples, lighthouse keepers, and a World War II radar station. The surrounding area is a nature preserve with short trails. It is usually open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, and admission is about $15. To climb the tower, you must be at least about 122 centimeters tall and wear closed-toe shoes. It is about 35 kilometers from West Palm Beach, roughly a 40-minute drive.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00; closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Blowing Rocks Preserve
- Loggerhead Marinelife Center & Juno Beach Pier
- Jonathan Dickinson State Park
- John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
- Peanut Island
- Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center
- Lake Trail
- Clematis Street