Jupiter
Jupiter, on the southern tip of the Treasure Coast, enjoys the international reputation like no other location on the East Coast of the United States, for guiding ships throughout the centuries. It protrudes further out into the Atlantic Ocean than any other point in Florida and even today, when planning their routes south, shipmen consider this an important point of reference. This important nautical reputation was further enhanced with the construction of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse in the 1800s.
Jupiter’s history was recorded as early as 1565. Spanish explorers encountered the Indian Tribe of Jega who called themselves the Jobe. The river into the inlet was called Jobe until English settlers changed it around 1763 because Jobe sounded like the mythological god Jove, or Jupiter which the area has be called ever since.
It’s rich history is evident even today as it has evolved into a beacon of the Treasure Coast with a lifestyle rich with beautiful beaches and waterways, as well as parks, sports of all kinds, and a vibrant cultural environment with galleries, museums, and several arts and entertainment festivals.
Jupiter offers exceptional educational opportunities from preschool through post -graduate including both the public and private schools. As our region has come to be know as the “Research Coast” Jupiter is following suite with the recent new resident, Scripps Research and with Jupiter High School as a magnet school for students seeking a career in Environmental Research and Field Studies.
Real estate offers everything from ranchettes in the western part of the community to family residential neighborhoods, to upscale waterfront communities. The oceanfront community of Jupiter Island is home to some of the expensive real estate in the world.
Jupiter waterways include the pristine Atlantic Ocean through the Jupiter Inlet to Intracoastal Waterway and the Loxahatchee River where water sports abound making Jupiter a tourist destination. There are 100 miles of beautiful beach, river and Intracoastal waterfront to explore. Fishing, diving, surfing, boating or even paddling through an enchanting cypress forest, all provide an endless array of opportunities to enjoy one of Florida’s finest areas.
