Shop Local: Jupiter's Harbourside Place is a good mix of outdoor holiday shopping, restaurants

Maya Washburn, Palm Beach Post
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Harbourside Place is northern Palm Beach County’s signature waterfront retail and dining complex. The Jupiter outdoor plaza sits a mile from the beach at the east end of the Indiantown Road bridge, its buildings straddling the Intracoastal Waterway and built around a Wyndham hotel.

The walkable 5-acre complex draws visitors, boaters and even college students to its mix of storefronts and amenities. It even draws celebrities: One bistro is owned by golfing great Tiger Woods, and British actress Millie Bobby Brown was spotted there in July searching for a wedding dress.

Harbourside Place: What's the best time to shop there?

Harbourside typically has the most foot traffic on Fridays and Saturdays. Those eager to avoid crowds should visit either on Sundays or Monday through Thursday.

Its 16 retail shops — including Tommy Bahama, Atlantic Fine Art and Lola Dre — are open from mid-morning to early evening throughout the week, with some restaurants closing as late as 11 p.m.

Harbourside Place: How do I get there, and where do I park?

Harbourside Place in Jupiter, Florida on August 27, 2019.
Harbourside Place in Jupiter, Florida on August 27, 2019.

The best way to get there is by car. Visitors can park for free all day along the streets of Harbourside Place. There are also two multi-level garages, which offer free parking for the first two hours. A third option is valet parking, which is available for $8.

Harbourside Place: What are my dining options?

Focusing heavily on Mexican culture and food, Calveras Cantina also has great views of the water.
Focusing heavily on Mexican culture and food, Calveras Cantina also has great views of the water.

Harbourside’s dining options range from the high-end Jupiter Grill steakhouse to mainstream places such as the Calaveras Cantina Mexican  and Subculture Coffee Roasters, which offers pastries and trivia nights.

It is also home to The Woods, which is a high-end sports bar created by Tiger Woods.

Harbourside Place: Are there amenities for shoppers and children?

Free yoga classes meet the waterfront at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9:30 a.m. Sundays. An outdoor market opens at 10 a.m. Sundays, as well.

Other fixtures include a dock frequented by kayakers and boaters, benches facing the Intracoastal and a splash pad for kids at the amphitheater.

The outdoor amphitheater at Harbourside Place, bottom right, and and homes across the Intracoastal Waterway in Jupiter.
The outdoor amphitheater at Harbourside Place, bottom right, and and homes across the Intracoastal Waterway in Jupiter.

Harbourside Place: What's its best spot for photos?

The most "Instagrammable" or "TikTok-able" spot at Harbourside is found on the north end of a small, wooden dock behind the amphitheater. Photos taken there have a background of shimmering waters and a multitude of mangroves.

Harbourside Place: Are any holiday events scheduled?

Harbourside Place hosted its annual tree lighting on Nov. 18; and retailers will be sure to add colors of the season.

Harbourside Place is located at 200 US-1 in Jupiter.

Maya Washburn is a reporter for The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida-Network. Reach her at mwashburn@gannett.com. Support local journalism: Subscribe today.

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