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ITINERARY: Turtle Morning at Juno Beach

6:00am - 7:00am- Walk Juno Beach
Get up early and walk along Juno beach right before sunrise. The Treasure Coast is the #1 loggerhead sea turtle nesting area in the world. In the summer (between late April and early September), you can catch momma turtles laying their eggs before dawn. Incubation is usually about 2-months, so you can also watch the baby hatchlings scramble to the ocean in the early Fall. Keep in mind that it's illegal to touch them, so be careful of their nests which we usually mark in the sand with a triangle of red survey tape. Parking is free across the street from the Juno Beach Pier.

7:00am - 8:00am Watch sunrise at Juno Beach Pier
Walk back to the Pier right at sunrise, pick up a cup of coffee from the pier bait shop and walk out on the platform. The Pier itself offers spectacular views over the ocean, but does have a minimal access fee: $1 for Observers & $4 for Fishermen. You can rent fishing poles ($15/day and remember to have your fishing license) and buy bait at the Pier Store.

8:00am - 10:00am — Breakfast
Drive over to the Juno Beach Café for a classic, no-frills breakfast. This place has been around for decades and is a local favorite. They have outdoor seating, and you should be able to get your choice of table at this early hour.

10:00am - 11:30am - Loggerhead Marinelife Center
After breakfast, drive over to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center. This facility has just been remodeled is a wonderful place for sea turtles to be treated and eventually released. Knowledgeable volunteers and lots of exhibits. Check out the attached nature trails as well. There is free parking and no set entrance fee but a minimum donation of $5 per person is suggested. You will not get a better deal than this.

Good for: Active folks, all kids, couples.

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https://marinelife.org/
https://discover.pbcgov.org/parks/Locations/JunoBeach-Pier.aspx