Capsule: Located on a barrier island a half hour north of Palm Beach, the town of Jupiter Island's promise of privacy and exquisite beauty have turned it into a sanctuary for some of America's wealthiest families.

Waterfront Homes: Most of the luxury oceanfront and Intracoastal waterway homes in Jupiter Island are built on lush one and two acre lots. There are fewer than 500 homes in the town on the northern end of the island, and no high rises are allowed. Luxury condos as well as oceanfront homes can be found on the southern end of the island in Palm Beach county.

Golf and Tennis: In addition to the golf course and 14 Har-Tru courts at the Jupiter Island Club in the town of Jupiter Island, a number of challenging golf courses are available nearby on the mainland.

Weather: Jupiter Island enjoys an average daytime high temperature of 64 degrees in January and 88 degrees in August.

Culture: A half hour from Jupiter Island in West Palm Beach, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts presents a diverse line-up of musicals, ballet and modern dance, opera, classical, jazz and pop music to more than 500,000 people annually. The 400-seat Cuillo Centre for the Arts in West Palm Beach also delivers pre-Broadway shows and American Premieres along with concerts, play readings and special events.

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