2 Palm Beach County towns made ‘most Instagram-worthy’ in Florida
Florida’s palm tree-lined streets, quaint beach towns and unique nature – like the Florida caverns, a collection of cool, blue springs and the Florida Keys – make the state photogenic. But which Sunshine State towns are most photo-worthy?
A study from vacation rental provider Florida Rentals found the most "Instagrammable" cities in the state, and two towns in Palm Beach County made the list. Organizers analyzed the number of Instagram hashtags for 400 cities here. They combined hashtags for "[place]FL" and "[place]Florida" that were used for each of the 400 Florida cities to find and rank the most Instagrammed Florida towns.
Here’s where the two Palm Beach County cities ranked on the list, who beat them out and how many hashtags each local town has on Instagram.
Which Palm Beach County cities made ‘most Instagrammable’ list?
Jupiter made it into the Top 10 most Instagram-worthy places, and Boca Raton slid in at the bottom of the Top 20 list.
These FL cities have the most hashtags: See the list, then like, share or DM
Where are the best photo spots for Instagram in Florida?
Here are the top 20 rankings from Florida Rentals’ assessment of the most Instagram-worthy places in the state.
Tampa
Destin
Hollywood
St. Petersburg
Winter Park
Gainesville
Clearwater
Key West
Kissimmee
What is Jupiter, Florida, best known for?
According to the official website of The Palm Beaches, Jupiter is mainly known for two things that make it perfect for photo opportunities: its bright red lighthouse and celebrity residents.
What’s more Instagram-worthy than catching celebrity chef Guy Fieri or movie star Mark Wahlberg in a nearby bar, pouring tequila shots?
Jupiter earned the seventh spot on Florida Rentals’ list of Top 20 most-Instagrammable Florida places, with 821,911 hashtags attached to the town.
Best places for Instagram photos in Jupiter, Florida?
Take it from us, here are a couple of the most Instagram-worthy areas in Jupiter.
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse: The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is known for its bright red color, scenic location and historical significance. It's the backdrop to many meals shared across the inlet at popular restaurants and bars like The Square Grouper, which was the location for Alan Jackson's "Five O'Clock Somewhere" music video. Jupiter's lighthouse is one of Palm Beach County's oldest buildings. It was first lit up in 1860, the same year Abraham Lincoln was elected president. If you’d like to visit the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for veterans and seniors, $6 for kids ages 6 through 18 and free for kids under the age of 5. You can find more information about admission and tours here.
Blowing Rocks Preserve: Blowing Rocks Preserve is a protected 73-acre area of Jupiter Island’s shoreline that’s been preserved by the Nature Conservancy since 1969. Blowing Rocks Beach offers some of the most dramatic shoreline views in Jupiter. At high tide, rough seas smack against the rocks along the shore and shoot through holes in the limestone, sending plumes of sea water up to 50 feet in the air. You can visit Blowing Rocks Preserve for free from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The Nature Conservancy suggests an optional $2 donation per person.
What is Boca Raton, Florida, best known for?
According to Visit Florida, Boca is best known for its five miles of beaches and 47 parks, all sunny spots that could be a perfect candidate for the background of your next Instagram post.
Boca Raton rounded out the list of Top 20 most Instagrammable places in Florida with 360,015 hashtags.
Most popular places for Instagram photos in Boca Raton, Florida?
Here are a couple of Insta-worthy areas in Boca Raton.
Mizner Park: This park is not a traditional park at all, but an outdoor luxury shopping center. And Mizner Park is probably one of the cutest places in Boca to grab a snack and snap a picture. There are plenty of luxury retailers, several sit-down restaurants, an Asian noodle bar, a candy store and an ice cream shop. And, of course, there are several options for coffee, including Starbucks.
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center and Red Reef Park: This 20-acre piece of preserved shoreline in Boca Raton is a hotbed for sea turtle activity and has been preserved since the ‘70s. Like Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Jupiter, Gumbo Limbo has become a top destination for sea turtle research and rescues. Red Reef Park is the beachfront park that houses the nature center. And the beaches of Red Reef Park have some of the best shark tooth hunting, shelling and snorkeling in the county. According to the official website of the Palm Beaches, “Parking at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is complimentary. However, if you have a city of Boca Beach Permit or plan to spend part of your day with your toes in the sand at Red Reef, we recommend parking across the street in the park.”
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Jupiter, Boca Raton on Instagrammable list. Photography fans, take note
