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Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Jupiter. Fly into PBI.

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What we know about Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium

Where visiting fans stay

From a specialist guide
  • Palm Beach Gardens. 11 min by drive. Hotels and restaurants along PGA Boulevard sit between Roger Dean and CACTI Park, which makes a two ballpark day easy.
  • Downtown Jupiter. 16 min by drive. Stay on the water near the lighthouse and the tiki bars, then drive west to the ballpark.
  • Downtown West Palm Beach. 30 min by drive. The most nightlife and the closest hotels to PBI. CACTI Park is 15 minutes away.

Around the stadium

Checked at the source
The ballpark sits inside Abacoa, a planned town center in Jupiter. DAS Beer Garden and Copacabana Cuban Cuisine are across Main Street, a short walk from the gates.

Getting in from the airport

From a specialist guide
PBI (Palm Beach International) is about 18 miles south. The drive takes about 30 minutes on I-95 without traffic.

Getting to the stadium

Checked at the source
Drive I-95 to Donald Ross Road, about 30 min. Abacoa Parking Garage on Parkside Drive, across Main Street from the ballpark. Rideshare, about 11 min to Main Street drop-off in front of Gate B. Palm Tran bus. Bus stop on University Boulevard, just south of the ballpark.

Getting in

Checked at the source
  • Bag policy: Bags and purses up to 16 x 16 x 8 inches are allowed. Any backpack must be clear. Every bag is searched.
  • Cashless: The ballpark is cashless. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Visa gift cards and Apple Pay are accepted.

One thing to avoid

From a specialist guide
Do not bring a backpack unless it is clear. Bags larger than 16 by 16 by 8 inches are turned away, and there is no re-entry.

Bars near the stadium

Checked at the source

  • DAS Beer Garden

    1203 Town Center Dr #116, Jupiter, FL 33458

    A craft beer garden with indoor and outdoor seating and more than 25 TVs. It calls itself the restaurant across the street from Roger Dean.

    Away fans: a neighborhood taproom across the street from the ballpark. Fans of every team drink here before and after games.

  • Copacabana Cuban CuisineBefore or after

    1209 Main St Suite 101, Jupiter, FL 33458

    A Cuban restaurant on Main Street in Abacoa since 2012. Order the roast pork or a churrasco before an afternoon game.

    Away fans: a family-run restaurant, not a team bar. Any colors are fine.

  • The Hot Corner

    Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, 4751 Main St, Jupiter, FL 33458

    A field-level, open-air social space on the third base side with a 50-foot bar. It opened in 2026 where the left field bleachers used to be.

    Away fans: inside the ballpark, so the crowd is whoever is at the game.

  • Square Grouper Tiki BarDistrict

    1111 Love St, Jupiter, FL 33477

    An open-air tiki bar on the Jupiter Inlet, next to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. It has live music and events.

    Away fans: a waterfront tiki bar full of locals and visitors, not a baseball bar.

Sidequests in Jupiter

Listed in the order they happen. Each one earns points.

  1. Ritual65 points

    Watch a backfield workout

    The Cardinals and Marlins work out on 12 practice fields behind the ballpark, and the public can watch for free. Go in the morning before a game and bring sunscreen and water, since the walk is long and the bleachers are in the sun.

    Free. 4 hours before kickoff

  2. Ritual50 points

    Catch early batting practice

    Early batting practice entry opens about two hours before first pitch, half an hour before the general gates. It is the best time to see players up close and find your seat before the crowd.

    $. 2 hours before kickoff

  3. Eat40 points

    Cuban lunch at Copacabana

    South Florida runs on Cuban food, and this family restaurant has been on Main Street in Abacoa since 2012. Eat a pork plate here and walk to the gate.

    $$. 2 hours before kickoff

  4. Drink40 points

    Pregame beer at DAS Beer Garden

    This taproom is right across the street from the ballpark, with craft beer, bar food and many TVs. It is the easiest pregame stop at Roger Dean.

    $$. 1 hour 30 minutes before kickoff

  5. Landmark50 points

    Climb the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse

    The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm, and you can climb the lighthouse. Children must be at least 48 inches tall to climb.

    $

  6. Drink40 points

    Sunset at Square Grouper

    An open-air tiki bar on the inlet with a view of the lighthouse and live music. It is 21 and over only, so leave the kids at the hotel.

    $$

  7. Outing50 points

    Sea turtles at Loggerhead Marinelife Center

    A sea turtle hospital and ocean center in Juno Beach, about 4 miles from the ballpark. Admission is free, and it is open daily from 10am to 5pm.

    Free

  8. Outing50 points

    Blowing Rocks Preserve

    A limestone shoreline where rough seas at high tide throw salt spray up to 50 feet in the air. Parking is free, and the gates close at 4:30pm.

    Free

  9. Drink40 points

    Postgame at the Hot Corner

    The new field-level bar on the third base side has a 50-foot bar and open-air seating. On select Saturdays in 2026 it had live music after the game.

    $$. 3 hours after kickoff

  10. Double header75 points

    Two games in one day at CACTI Park

    CACTI Park, the spring home of the Astros and Nationals, is 12 miles south, about a 20 minute drive. When one park has a 1:05 game and the other a 6:05 game, you can see both.

    $$. 4 hours after kickoff

Seats and views

Where each part of Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium sits, and what you see from it.

Fans post the view from their seats, section by section. See the views at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium