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Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge
Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Review
Nature lovers seeking to get as far as possible from the madding crowds will feel at peace here. Even simple things like flying kites, throwing Frisbees, and eating are frowned upon on the 3½-mile-long beach, the entrance to which is on Jupiter Island. It's a haven for people who want some quiet while they walk around and photograph the gorgeous coastal sand dunes, where turtle nests and shells often wash ashore. The beach has been severely eroded by high tides and strong winds (surprisingly, surfing is allowed and many do partake). You can't actually venture within most of the 735 protected acres, so if hiking piques your interest, head to the refuge's main entrance a few miles away on Hobe Sound (13640 S.E. U.S. 1 in Hobe Sound) for a mile-long trek close to the nature center, or to nearby Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Amenities: parking (fee); toilets. Best for: solitude; surfing; walking.
- Address: 198 N. Beach Rd., at end of N. Beach Rd., Jupiter Island, FL, 33455 | Map It
- Phone: 772/546-6141
- Cost: Parking $5
- Website: www.fws.gov/hobesound
- Location: Jupiter and Vicinity
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