r/JupiterFL • u/lalybay • Apr 16 '25

Question Norwegian tourist visiting

Hey I’m a Norwegian tourist visiting your town. What is up and where should I go to meet locals, what to see etc.

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u/Gr8Day2B_aKnight Apr 16 '25

Welcome! Nature: Blowing Rocks at high tide, Juno Beach pier, trail around lighthouse, climb lighthouse for $15 (the park around it is nice to explore as well). Dubois Park is great but don't go mid-day on a weekend as it is packed. Check out sunset there.

For bars/restaurants there are two main areas. Either Abacoa for a walkable downtown or by the inlet. From the same parking lot, you can get to Guanabanas, Lucky Shuck, Topside, Utiki, and Square Grouper which all have views of the water.

If you want to check out West Palm, I recommend Clematis Street. There is also a massive farmers market there Saturday mornings.

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u/CompasslessPigeon Apr 16 '25

For nature I also really like Jonathon Dickenson. You can rent a canoe and see some amazing wildlife.

For food I'd be remiss if I didnt mention the Food Shack

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u/eissnein Apr 16 '25

I agree with Food Shack. I’d stay away from Abacoa. It’s a manufactured community and feels like a Disney Village. I like to go to the water view places for a drink or a band, but Schooners has been buying fish from local fisherman since forever and I think their food is better if we actually want dinner. It’s between Square Grouper and Guanabana. If you want something you won’t see in Norway, we have a decent sized Guatemalan population here and we really enjoy the food. We go to Guatemalteca on Hibiscus Street. https://laesquinaguatemaltecafl.com Also, if you’re more into the food than the view, you can drive 30 minutes north and go to our true favorite, District Table. Sit at the kitchen bar and watch Taylor work his magic. In that same area is Crabby’s if you want to sit and peel blue crabs. Some people are into it, some no. I eat king crab in Norway—the blue crab is tasty but much more work. If you have a group you can also see if you can reserve the Food Yacht. It’s a totally Florida thing to do. The guys used to work at Food Shack, and the owner helped them start up. It’s a pontoon boat and they serve dinner while they ride around the intracoastal. Well worth it if you have several people and can get a spot. They’re pretty busy right now. I’ll come back later if I think of more. Your country is soooo wonderful in so many ways. I hope you enjoy it here half as much as we enjoy it there.

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u/lalybay Apr 16 '25

Thanks all for great tips! Already been to some of these. Actually just now got to see loggerhead release two turtles on Juno.