Singer Island, Florida, is a Palm Beach County town on the Jupiter-to-Key West coast. This guide covers 9 beaches, parks and attractions, 12 places to eat and 12 upcoming events, kept current from official sources. Top picks: John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, Local spring substitutes and Sailfish Marina. 2 of the activities are free. Nearest towns: North Palm Beach (3.7 mi) and West Palm Beach (4.9 mi).

Last updated October 12, 2026. Events refresh daily; places are hand-picked and re-checked monthly.

Singer Island is a barrier-island strip of high-rise condos, wide sand and some of the clearest snorkeling from shore in South Florida, at Phil Foster Park under the Blue Heron Bridge. The Riviera Beach marina district behind it is where the dive boats and sailfish charters leave from.

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Beaches & Parks in Singer Island

  • John D. MacArthur Beach State Park (Singer Island) — Boardwalk over Lake Worth Lagoon, 2 mi of beach, snorkel-from-shore reef at high tide, kayak rentals. Price: $5/car · Dogs: leashed.
  • Local spring substitutes (Coral Gables / FTL / Riviera Beach) — South Florida has no natural springs — they all sit north of Orlando. Local stand-ins: the spring-fed Venetian Pool in Coral Gables (1924 lagoon pool, $23, closed Mondays), the atoll pool at Matheson Hammock, the Snyder Park dog lake, and Peanut Island's snorkel lagoon.
  • Phil Foster Park / Blue Heron Bridge (Riviera Beach) — Often called the best shore dive in the US: 5–20 ft, marked snorkel trail, seahorses, octopus, eagle rays. Go within an hour of high tide only. Force-E and Pura Vida rent gear nearby. Price: Free · Dogs: leashed (park).
  • Peanut Island (Riviera Beach) — Snorkel lagoon and east-side reef; weekdays in October are quiet, weekends are a sandbar party. Price: $15–20 shuttle · Dogs: no.
  • Ocean Reef Park & Coral Cove Park (Singer Island / Tequesta) — Rock reef 30–100 ft off the beach; high tide, calm days. Dogs: no.

Attractions & Activities in Singer Island

  • Palm Beach ledges (Riviera Beach / Singer Island) — Turtle-heavy drift dives on Breakers Reef and the Mizpah wreck corridor. Pura Vida Divers (also Open Water certification ~$500–600 and Blue Heron Bridge guided shore dives), Walker's, Narcosis. Price: ~$95–110.
  • Loxahatchee NWR canoe trail & MacArthur Beach lagoon (Boynton Beach / Singer Island) — Marsh loop with gators; mangrove islands with manatees and rays.
  • Peanut Island Shuttle (Riviera Beach) — 10-min ride; 10–3 out, last return 5. Price: $15–20 round trip.
  • Manatee Lagoon (Riviera Beach) — Free FPL center at the warm-water outflow; manatee season opens Nov 15 (daily 9–4). Before that it's exhibits only. Price: Free · Dogs: no.

Free things to do in Singer Island

Nothing here charges admission (parking may).

  • Phil Foster Park / Blue Heron Bridge — Often called the best shore dive in the US: 5–20 ft, marked snorkel trail, seahorses, octopus, eagle rays.
  • Manatee Lagoon — Free FPL center at the warm-water outflow; manatee season opens Nov 15 (daily 9–4).

Where to eat in Singer Island

Waterfront

  • Sailfish Marina (Palm Beach Shores) — Marina restaurant. Thursday Sunset Celebration market; feed the tarpon. $$.
  • E.R. Bradley's (West Palm Beach) — Waterfront saloon. On the guide's dog-friendly waterfront list. $$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 4.9 mi)

Casual & Family

  • Sailfish Marina Sunset Celebration (Palm Beach Shores) — Thursday-night artisan market plus sunset over the inlet. A local ritual; feed the tarpon. $$.
  • Buccan (Palm Beach) — Clay Conley small plates — Palm Beach's hottest table since 2011. $$$ · book ahead. (in nearby Palm Beach, 5.5 mi)
  • Café Boulud at the Brazilian Court (Palm Beach) — Daniel Boulud's Palm Beach outpost. $$$$. (in nearby Palm Beach, 5.5 mi)
  • Sant Ambroeus (Royal Poinciana, Palm Beach) — The see-and-be-seen pair with Le Bilboquet. $$$–$$$$. (in nearby Palm Beach, 5.5 mi)

Date Night

  • Emelina ★ (new 2026) (West Palm Beach) — Modern Cuban tasting. 16 seats, 10 courses, ~$235, two seatings; the year's big story. $$$$$ · book ahead. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 4.9 mi)
  • aioli (West Palm Beach) — Cult croissants and sandwiches. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 4.9 mi)
  • Palm Beach Meats (West Palm Beach) — Butcher that cooks. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 4.9 mi)

Bars & Nightlife

  • Spruzzo (The Ben, West Palm Beach) — Mediterranean small plates; Intracoastal sunset. $$$. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 4.9 mi)
  • RH Rooftop Restaurant (West Palm Beach) — Lobster roll, burger, steak inside the RH gallery. $$$. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 4.9 mi)
  • Treehouse (Canopy by Hilton, WPB (13th fl)) — Shareables and tequila; best WPB skyline. $$. (in nearby West Palm Beach, 4.9 mi)

What's on in Singer Island

The next 10 events on the Singer Island calendar (dates are America/New_York; confirm with the organizer before you go):

  • Chromatic Frequencies — Mon, Sep 7 – Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. Explore the art of color at Chromatic Frequencies.
  • Chromatic Frequencies — Sun, Sep 13 – Tue, Oct 13, 9:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. Dive into an immersive experience of color and sound at this unique exhibition.
  • Chromatic Frequencies — Tue, Sep 15 – Thu, Oct 15, 9:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. Experience vibrant artwork that captivates the senses. Price: Free
  • Chromatic Frequencies — Thu, Sep 17 – Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. A vibrant art exhibition featuring a mix of colors and themes.
  • Chromatic Frequencies — Fri, Sep 25 – Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. Explore a unique art exhibition focused on color and sound. Price: Free
  • Chromatic Frequencies — Sun, Sep 27 – Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. An exhibition showcasing vibrant and colorful works of art.
  • Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch — Fri, Oct 2 – Sun, Nov 1, 10:00 AM · Downtown West Palm Beach · Festivals & Markets. Fall fun with pumpkins of all colors and sizes plus family-friendly activities! Price: Free
  • Chromatic Frequencies — Sat, Oct 3 – Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. Price: Free
  • Manatee season opens at Manatee Lagoon — Sun, Nov 15 · Manatee Lagoon (FPL) · Festivals & Markets. Free, daily 9–4 from Nov 15. Before that it's exhibits only. No dogs.
  • MLK 5K/10K & Divine Nine 5K Challenge — Sat, Jan 23 · Riviera Beach · Races & Runs. 5K, 10K, 1 mi, kids Black Chamber of PBC; virtual option.

See the full list, refreshed daily: Singer Island.

Getting there and planning your day

Singer Island sits at 26.785, -80.035 in Palm Beach County. Parking rules, beach access and permits are on the City of Riviera Beach (Singer Island) site; the Discover The Palm Beaches (official tourism board) calendar lists county-wide festivals; check the National Weather Service Miami – South Florida forecast before a beach or boat day (summer storms build after 2 pm); snorkelers and anglers should read the NOAA tides: Lake Worth Pier; Brightline (West Palm Beach–Boca–Fort Lauderdale–Aventura–Miami) is the car-free way in; the official John D. MacArthur Beach State Park page has hours and entry fees.

Nearby towns

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Official sources and further reading

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