Singer Island, Florida, is a Palm Beach County town on the Jupiter-to-Key West coast. This guide covers 10 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. 3 of the activities are free. Nearest towns: North Palm Beach (3.7 mi) and West Palm Beach (4.9 mi).

Last updated September 7, 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.
  • Other beaches worth knowing (Various) — Quietest natural beaches: Blowing Rocks / Hobe Sound NWR, MacArthur Beach, Mizell-Johnson, Cape Florida. Haulover's north section is Miami-Dade's legal clothing-optional beach. Closest everyday strand to Coral Ridge is Vista Park / NE 18th St with free street parking on the west side of A1A north of Sunrise. September heat rule: before 9 am or after 5 pm — sand and pavement burn paws midday.
  • 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).

  • Other beaches worth knowing — Quietest natural beaches: Blowing Rocks / Hobe Sound NWR, MacArthur Beach, Mizell-Johnson, Cape Florida.
  • 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):

  • Miami Spice, Dine Out Lauderdale and Flavor South Florida restaurant months — Mon, Sep 7 – Wed, Sep 30 · Festivals & Markets. Fixed-price menus: Miami Spice $40 lunch / $50–65 dinner, Dine Out Lauderdale $35 / $45–60. The cheapest way to try the expensive places.
  • Chromatic Frequencies — Mon, Sep 7 – Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. Explore the art of color at Chromatic Frequencies.
  • The Belgrove Labor Day Bash — Mon, Sep 7, 11:00 AM · Belgrove Resort · Festivals & Markets. Join us for the Belgrove Labor Day Bash featuring food and fun.
  • Art Encounters — Tue, Sep 8 – Fri, Sep 11, 10:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. Join us for interactive experiences at Art Encounters.
  • Wellington International fall horse shows — Thu, Sep 10 · Wellington International · Sports. Thu–Sun Free spectator admission, Sept 10 through mid-October weekends. Polo season doesn't start until Dec 27. Dogs leashed.
  • Clematis by Night — free waterfront concerts — Thu, Sep 10 · Clematis St waterfront · Festivals & Markets. Every Thursday 6–9 pm.
  • Luke Bryan — Sat, Sep 12 · iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre · Concerts & Live Music.
  • 3rd Annual City of Westlake 5K Remembering 9/11 — Sat, Sep 12, 7:30 AM · Races & Runs. 5K Lace up your running shoes and join the community for the 3rd Annual Westlake 5K on September 12, 2026. Taking place at the scenic greenspace located at the corner of Persimmon Blvd and Ilex Way… Price: $45
  • Miles For Miracles 5K & Miracle Mile (3rd annual) — Sat, Sep 12 · North Palm Beach · Races & Runs. 5K, 1 mi Virtual option.
  • 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.

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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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