Jupiter Palms
Closed1600 Center Street, Jupiter, FL 33458
Area Description
Jupiter, Florida, in Palm Beach County, is 15 miles N of West Palm Beach, Florida (center to center) and 80 miles N of Miami, Florida. Jupiter is a scenic oceanfront community and is well known for having beautiful beaches. It's a popular vacation destination. Many prosperous residents of the northern part of the nation, especially the New York City metro area and the Boston area have luxurious vacation residences in Jupiter. People with vacation homes often become full-time residents. The city includes residential neighborhoods, upscale waterfront communities, numerous condominium complexes, and a scenic Intracoastal waterway. Jupiter History In the early days, the area was inhabited by the Jega and Hobe Indians. Beginning around 1550 the area has served as a prominent location for guiding ships. Explorers regarded this extension out into the Atlantic Ocean as a significant landmark while planning their trips to Central and South America. During the early part of the 20th-century logging, fishing, pineapples, and citrus were important factors for the economy.