Jupiter Beach offers 3.4 miles of pristine Atlantic shoreline with sections specifically designated as dog-friendly, rare for Florida beaches. The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, built in 1860, provides a stunning landmark and offers tours and museum exhibits. The beach is known for excellent water clarity and is popular for snorkeling around the nearshore reef system. The […]
Beaches for Turtle Watching
Melbourne Beach
Melbourne Beach offers a quiet, residential beach experience in contrast to busier Space Coast beaches. The area is significant for sea turtle nesting, with loggerhead, green, and leatherback turtles laying eggs between May and October. The beach’s unspoiled stretches are ideal for long walks and collecting sea glass and shells. Historic points of interest include […]
Caspersen Beach
Caspersen Beach is famous as the ‘Shark Tooth Capital of the World,’ where visitors use special sifting scoops to find fossilized shark teeth millions of years old. The beach remains in a natural, undeveloped state with a wild, rugged beauty unlike manicured tourist beaches. Extensive wetlands, dunes, and coastal hammocks support diverse wildlife including gopher […]
Juno Beach
Juno Beach offers a quieter alternative to other Palm Beach County beaches with excellent surfing conditions and a dog-friendly section. The Juno Beach Pier is popular for fishing and dolphin watching. The town is a major sea turtle nesting site, home to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center where visitors can learn about turtle conservation. The beach […]
Vero Beach
Vero Beach offers a sophisticated yet relaxed beach experience on Florida’s Treasure Coast. The beaches feature golden sand, blue waters, and sea turtle nesting grounds (visible during guided turtle walks in summer). The town has strict building height restrictions maintaining an uncrowded, village-like atmosphere. Downtown Vero and Ocean Drive offer high-end boutiques, art galleries, and […]
Ocean Isle Beach
Family-oriented beach town with a 7-mile stretch of shoreline. Features the Museum of Coastal Carolina, Ocean Isle Pier, and sea turtle protection program. Known for its clean beaches and relaxed atmosphere.
Bald Head Island
A car-free island accessible only by ferry, featuring 14 miles of pristine beaches, a historic lighthouse (Old Baldy), maritime forests, and a sea turtle conservation program. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and eco-tourism.