Peanut Island
A small island park at the mouth of Palm Beach Inlet, where a clear, shallow lagoon makes it one of South Florida's most popular spots for snorkeling and paddling.
Peanut Island sits at the mouth of Palm Beach Inlet. It was originally an artificial island formed from dredged channel material and is now a county park. The lagoon on the island's southeast side is shallow and clear. At high tide you can see tropical fish, starfish and even manatees, making it ideal for beginner snorkelers. The loop trail around the island is about 2 km long, and you can visit the Cold War-era fallout shelter built for President Kennedy (check posted notices for opening times). The island can only be reached by boat: take a water taxi from the Riviera Beach Marina (about $20 round trip), or rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard and paddle over. There are no food services on the island, so bring drinking water and sunscreen. Weekends bring crowds of boats, and snorkeling visibility is best around high tide.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center
- Lake Trail
- John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
- Flagler Museum (Whitehall)
- The Breakers
- Clematis Street
- Bethesda-by-the-Sea
- Rosemary Square