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    Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum

    4.4 (101 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Finishing up the lighthouse experience, you can pick up a playful certificate recognizing you "survived the difficult climb".
    Seth A.

    The Jupiter Lighthouse is one of the most recognized landmarks in South Florida. You can purchase tickets inside the Museum/Gift Shop for $15 a person. There are discounts for seniors and military. While at the ticket counter, you'll be handed a Visitor Guide which helps you explore around the grounds. Lighthouse hours are 10am - 4pm/5pm daily and they're closed on Mondays. Before heading over to the lighthouse, I'd suggest making a brief stop at the pier to enjoy the fresh air, water and lush green surroundings. There's a short pathway that's roughly a 5 minute walk leading to the base of the lighthouse. Once at the lighthouse, guests are asked to check in with park staff. They'll assign you a colored group and the wait can be anywhere from 20 - 30 minutes depending upon how busy they are. The lighthouse is 105 feet tall and it's 105 steps up to the top. Once your group gets called, there are 35 steps up to the lighthouse entrance and then begins the climb inside the spiral stairwell. I didn't find hiking it difficult at all. It takes 5 - 10 minutes. Once up at the lookout, visitors are afforded panoramas of the winding Loxahatchee River, the bustling Jupiter Inlet and the upscale communities and beaches of Jupiter Island. South Florida's beautiful coastline and waterways are on full display. Each group is given about 15 minutes to admire the views from high above before being asked to return back down to the bottom. Finally, you can finish the experience by picking up a playful certificate recognizing you "survived the climb" and steep heights of the Jupiter Lighthouse. From here at the lighthouse, 6 miles down the road is Riverbend Park where they rent out kayaks, canoes and bicycles for another worthwhile activity spent in the sunny, Jupiter Florida area.

    Steve G.

    Enjoyed visiting this iconic lighthouse, after all the times I've admired it while dining at some the nice nearby terrace restaurants. Don't miss the museum. I also liked just sitting on the red deck chairs on the porch outside the office... beautiful setting and quiet.

    Dan B.

    Some brief interesting history: "First lighted July 10, 1860. Dark during the War Between the States and its mechanism hidden by Southern sympathizers. Relighted June 28, 1866, it has not missed a night in over 100 years. Early keepers: Thomas Twiner, J. F. Papy, Wm. B. Davis, James A. Armour, Joseph A. Wells, Thomas Knight, Charles Seabrook. Operated by the United States Coast Guard since 1939." I've been here a few times although it's been over 6 years since my last visit. There are guided tours but you can also elect to go solo as there are employees along the way that are knowledgeable and helpful about the history of this iconic lighthouse. Purchase your ticket in the Gift Shop where besides various souvenirs, one can also get cold canned water (saving the planet by not using plastic). There's also restroom facilities there. Prices for the lighthouse tour are: Adults $15 US Veterans & Seniors (60+) $12 Child Admission (Ages 6-18) $8 Once you get to the door at the base of the lighthouse, it's 105 steps to the top. There's 3 landings at about every 25 steps where one can stop and take a breather if needed. At the top, the view is quite impressive! - from the inlet to the newly constructed drawbridge, it's quite a sight! "Bill", a local volunteer, was stationed at the top and was very interesting and knowledgeable about the lighthouse and its history. There are also programs and events held here such as "Twilight Yoga at the Light" and "Native Plants of the ONA Guided Tour" to name just a couple - check their website for more information at: https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org Lighthouses are cool and an important part of our history and culture. I had a very enjoyable experience and highly recommend you check this place out.

    Light house in Jupiter
    Anthony R.

    Nice place to visit the museum is at a reasonable price 15 dollars for museum entrance and light house

    A panaramic portrait view of the Jupiter Lighthouse.
    Jan-Michael T.

    **INITIAL REVIEW** Prior to visiting the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum (which I will shorthand simply to the Jupiter Lighthouse), I visited the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse via the tour and the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse. Because I am a member of the United States Lighthouse Society, I definitely needed to get the cancellation for Jupiter Lighthouse. I will say, I got more than just the cancellation, I got an "excellent outing" in which you can do everything within a day even with all you can do, similar to Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse. Because of the aforementioned, Jupiter Lighthouse gets five stars, a generally "perfect" score here on Yelp. Of course I will explain why. For starters, even though an address is provided, Jupiter Lighthouse is located on the eastside of US-1 in Jupiter, along the northern brook of the Loxahatchee River. Probably one of the "negatives" I will bring up is getting into the parking. Because there is construction happening for the bridge, you have to make some twists and turns to get to the parking. I will say I am a-okay with construction as it is to improve the bridge going over the Loxahatchee River. Once parked, you will head to the gift shop to pay for entrance to main grounds. I am unsure if the museum next to the gift shop is free or not, but there is a lot to learn. The main grounds consists of smaller exhibit houses with museum-like presentation as well. The climb up to the top of Jupiter Lighthouse is what most people pursue. One of the good things about this lighthouse is that you can still get your workout climbing steps, yet it is one of the shorter climbs out of all the other lighthouses. If you do climb though, you will get a certificate of climbing completion, a nice gesture for the guests. With all you can do, it can all be done in about three to four hours tops depending on how fast you go. All for $10, it is a gem for tourists and locals alike.

    The lighthouse in the background.
    Vanessa R.

    Was a wonderful experience with my boyfriend we climbed up 105 steps to go up to the lighthouse and then the Little museum that they have is amazing and the gift shop.

    Laurie V.

    Slight detour around the bridge construction but it was ok. Check in at gift shop. Only $10.00 for seniors or military. The grounds are very nice several buildings to go into. The lighthouse is beautiful. They are a check in at the bottom of the lighthouse to alert the staff at the top how many people are wanting to climb. They work together to make sure everyone passes safely in the narrow spiral staircase. There are 35 steps to get up to the lighthouse then 105 steps to the top. There are 3 platforms inside placed every 25 steps. View is beautiful at the top. Highly recommend climbing if you can. Even if you can't climb the grounds are great to walk around and explore.

    Betsy S.

    stablished in 1860. An impressive point of land sits at the junction of the Indian River and Jupiter Inlet and for thousands of years had been a meeting place for ancient Indian tribes. This strategic site did not go unnoticed by army surveyors who in 1849 recommended the Jupiter Inlet area as a suitable place for military defenses. President Franklin Pierce signed the order to set aside a 61 & 1/2-acre site on the Fort Jupiter Reservation for a lighthouse in 1854. The lighthouse was designed by Lieutenant George Gordon Meade and Lt. William Raynolds, who succeeded him as head of the 4th and 7th Lighthouse Districts, improved the strength with a double wall design. The lighthouse and Oil house construction was accomplished by Captain Edward Yorke, who arrived Dec. 31, 1859 and completed the tower in May 1860. It was lit July 10, 1860. I went here with 3 friends and went into the gift shop to purchase a ticket. $10 for seniors and $12 for adults. We walked up to the area where the lighthouse sits and took some fabulous pictures under these huge trees. (They also have new restrooms at a building right next to it). The docents were very friendly and offered to take pictures of us! That helped me not do the selfie thing! There are 105 stairs in the lighthouse (one of my friends found out she was claustrophobic doing this) and it was simple for me but may not be for others. When you do get to the top, it is a beautiful view of Jupiter Inlet Colony and other parts of Jupiter and Tequesta. Also, make sure you visit the small museum and spend a few minutes there. There are some outdoor walks you can do to the docks, Tindall Pine House, The Seminole Chicken and the Keeper's Workshop. This is where the Loxahatchee River empties inside the Atlantic ocean. The Native Americans used to call this area home. And also Jonathan Dickinson,was shrimpwrecked north of this inlet. Make sure you check the hours out as well. It's worth a jaunt here and then go visit Tequesta or nearby areas in Jupiter for shopping and/or lunch.

    Caleb C.

    Super fun! We came here for a surprise engagement with our friends and also to celebrate her birthday. The weather was perfect so we could enjoy all the indoor and outdoor offers at the park. I appreciate the attention to have historic exhibits and placards throughout, so it isn't just a lighthouse. Additionally, it's really cool to have a guide at the top who can point out all of the great sightseeing opportunities. We even saw manatees playing. The only drawback is that the parking for this place is a nightmare. If you're unlucky enough to go on a day when the soccer fields next-door are hosting an event, you will be hard-pressed to find a parking spot at all. It would be really nice to have some dedicated parking just for the lighthouse and museum.

    Vintage sewing machine in one of the historical houses
    Laura S.

    Such a fun day and such a beautiful view! I came to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse last week with my parents because we happened to be in the area. Initially, we thought that all there was to do was to climb the lighthouse but we happened to be wrong because there was actually so much more! There were multiple small historical buildings to discover, a beautiful banyan tree, a gift shop with lots of goodies for holiday gifts for friends and family and of course the beautiful lighthouse to climb. We started our time visiting by checking out some of the small historical houses around the lighthouse, and then snapped a few pictures by the banyan tree, and lastly climbed the lighthouse to reveal a beautiful view of the Jupiter inlet. I definitely hope that I am able to come back here soon and explore more that the Jupiter lighthouse has to offer!

    Stephen L.

    This historical place is simply fascinating. The lighthouse and its history; the trees, and just the tranquil aspect of its location. Good way to spend a calm quiet Sunday.

    Tiffany C.

    Had so much fun climbing this and learning about the history of Jupiter! It looks higher in person than it feels to climb. It didn't take us very long at all to get to the top, and the views were great, as well as the breeze! One of my bridesmaids is 7 months pregnant and she was up for the challenge too! Great overall experience, and a beautiful location.

    Beauty berry- native to FL
    Raegan L.

    Wow is this place awesome, I could not more highly recommend! Going up into the lighthouse is so rad. You are still currently required to wear a mask the whole time, so I was a little worried that it would be absolutely miserable and I would feel like I'm dying a little bit. But, it actually wasn't too bad climbing up to the top! And they take groups of around 15 people at a time, so you can rest if you want to and you won't get in anyone's way. And the view at the top- holy cow, so cool!! Just absolutely beautiful and mesmerizing, there's something so different about being able to stand at the top of such a large, cool, historic structure and see all around you for miles and miles. There are a lot of other little houses and parts of the museum as well where you can read more about this lighthouse and area. I found it so fascinating how Jupiter used to literally be no mans land out in the middle of nowhere and to then think of what it's become today, it's pretty crazy. Such a gorgeous little area, it's even nice just to sit in the gardens and enjoy the day, definitely come here if you have the chance! It's an experience not like many others! (They do also have a small gift shop and bathrooms near the lighthouse)

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    What a well-curated experience! My teenage sons loved it. From the excellent exhibits to the…read moreobstacle course, it does not disappoint.

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    Really nice place to understand marine life and see some. Kids would love the place. Starts off…read morewith stingray petting tank cool even if you have done it before. Then the starfish area. Each leg has something different to see and handle. Then we went inside the building and checked out the tanks and all interactive things. Walked up to 3rd for nice view of the place and back down to watch the feedings. There is talk about stingrays but no food. Next they feed the fish in the huge open air aquarium. Nurse sharks, rays, jacks, and lots more. The feeding was interesting as was the talk after about pollution and algae. Next off the green sea turtles feeding. They were having romaine lettuce. They put colored pole with a shape that each knows. They swim over bump the Pole and get fed. These had boat injuries so they would never be in the wild. Again another talk about them while they are being feed. Good for adults and great for kids. Highly recommended.

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    Ann was an amazing tour guide along this cute little destination hidden in the Wellington mall…read more Very informative and answered any questions we threw her way! Family friendly with some activities for the kiddos as well

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