blowing rocks preserve

Most of Florida's ocean shore do not include rocks of any size, making this formation rather unusual. If you go expecting something like the blow holes in Hawaii, the Oregon coast, or similar, you will be disappointed. You also need to be sure the tide is coming in and the wave action is significant to see blow hole action. That being said, the beach is nice and provides a nice location for a walk.

If you love seeing Florida as it looked 100 yrs ago, you must check this place out. Beautiful sea grape tunnels, awesome dunes, just all around great native flora. Also make sure it's high tide if you want to see the show!

Blowing Rocks Preserve is ok if you have never seen the blowing rocks in Hawaii. Was fairly windy the day we were there and water was blowing up between the rocks; but not very impressed.

Not a common thing along the Florida coastline and ever so beautiful. There seemed to be plenty of parking and a nice little trail walk to the beach.

The rocky shore is unusual in Florida. Off Beach Road on Jupiter Island keep an eye out for the parking lot on the ocean side of the street. If that lot is full, don't worry, there's another across the street. Entering the park, there is trail through a jungle of palms and trees that's kind of fun to walk through on your way to the beach. The beach is attractive, and within a 5 to 10 minute walk to the south you can easily reach the rocky areas where the waves splash upwards after they hit the rock formations. The amount of splash will depend on the wind and waves that day. It makes for an entertaining visit in south Florida, especially since it is quite unexpected in this area.

A quiet spot along the coastline with rock outcrops. The beach was not cowded, just a lone fisherman. The trail on the bluff running beside the beach ran through sea grape and completely blocked the wind. At one point the sea grapes provided a tunnel along the trail.

Unfortunately, the currents and sands movement have made the spectacular beach very subdued. Interesting trail on the opposite side of the street.

I was misled by the photos which make you think the rocks are big -- 15 or more feet high. Nope. Height is quite small. You do see crashing waves against the rocks but it depends on the tides. Nice place. Seems isolated but bordes condos. Not for swimming. Those rocks can tear you apart. A beach with lifeguards is a mile south. Can be windy. Still, it's a nice walk on the beach.

When I drove up, I was directed by signs to park in the lot on the west side of the road, as the usual parking lot on the east side was closed. A construction crew there was busy. I checked out the building in the west lot and found that it housed a visitor's center, a small museum, and administrative offices. There wasn't much there to hold my interest. I was out of there in a couple of minutes, hoofing it across the road to the secondary trail that led through a dense thicket and up to an observation platform atop the sand dune, which was buried beneath sea grape trees, palmetto bushes, and sea oats grasses. An adjacent stairway led down to the beach. The sun was out in force, unimpeded by clouds. A light breeze swept across the beach from the sea. Even as I made my way through the thicket, I could hear the rush of the ocean on the other side of the sand dune. From the observation platform I saw a handful of sun bathers to the south, stretched out on beach towels. To the north a fisherman stood on the beach just above the surf line watching his fishing lines. He had four of them, rising from sleeves that were jammed into the sand, lines out into the water. He just stood there, empty handed, scanning the poles. Farther up the beach another fisherman was doing the same thing. It was an idyllic day to sun bath or surf fish or just sit and take it all in.

I like that this wasn't a highly populated when we went. I like to relax and have little to no distraction. The only thing we heard was the water hitting the rocks, so peaceful. This was just down the street from where my family lives, so we enjoyed the proximity of this beach to them.

this preserve is small but you can have some great photo opportunities providing that the tide is right. Great rock formations and sometimes crashing surf on the rocks and the day we were there we saw schools of jumping bait fish, many sea birds and even a few turtles.

There is no Blowing Rock. The surf is different and the so is the rock formation. We went 2 different days.

Its in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by multi million dollar estates. Parking for about 30 cars. Small visitor bldg. $2 honor box to get tot he beach. In August only 10 cars at the most. Fresh water to wash off. Indoor bathrooms at visitor ceter. beach closes at 4:30 or igh tide, something like that for sea turtle nesting?. Water is rough at the shoreline so take anybody below 10 to bath tub beach up north a bit. Others bring your face mask and snorkel to search the underwater rocks or go 100 yards north to rock free beach that is empty. Lots and lots of shells, but you will have to hunt for the good ones. No life guards, No unbrealls in the sand during nesting season.No food or drinks available. Behind the visitor center is a trail that goes to the inner waterway. bring your paddle board. If you need lifeguards and paved paths go else where. Hopefully this place will be around when my kids have kids.

spectacular place to visit..a must see if you are in So. Florida Snorkeling is right off the beach. The beach is never crowded and is a great place to explore.

This was one of the highlights of our trip to Jupiter. The snorkeling was wonderful during morning high tide. The rocks provide a wonderful habitat for many fish, lobsters, turtles, etc. We went back two more times. However, it does close and the gates are locked at 4:30. The Nature Conservancy asks for a $2 fee. There is limited parking on the gulf side, but more parking across the street at the main building.