
Park
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Boardwalk over Lake Worth Lagoon, 2 mi of beach, snorkel-from-shore reef at high tide, kayak rentals.

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.
9 things to do · 12 upcoming events · 12 places to eat · Updated September 2026 · events refreshed daily
9 am · Armory Art Center
11 am · Belgrove Resort
10 am · Armory Art Center
Wellington International
Clematis St waterfront


Park
Boardwalk over Lake Worth Lagoon, 2 mi of beach, snorkel-from-shore reef at high tide, kayak rentals.

Swimming hole
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.
Beach · Free
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.

Beach
Snorkel lagoon and east-side reef; weekdays in October are quiet, weekends are a sandbar party.


On the water
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.

On the water
Marsh loop with gators; mangrove islands with manatees and rays.


On the water · Free
Free FPL center at the warm-water outflow; manatee season opens Nov 15 (daily 9–4). Before that it's exhibits only.


Sports ·
Wellington International · Wellington
Thu–Sun Free spectator admission, Sept 10 through mid-October weekends. Polo season doesn't start until Dec 27. Dogs leashed.

Festival ·
Manatee Lagoon (FPL) · Riviera Beach
Free, daily 9–4 from Nov 15. Before that it's exhibits only. No dogs.
Festival · · 9 am
Armory Art Center · West Palm Beach
Explore the art of color at Chromatic Frequencies.
Festival · · 11 am
Belgrove Resort · West Palm Beach
Join us for the Belgrove Labor Day Bash featuring food and fun.
Festival · · 10 am
Armory Art Center · West Palm Beach
Join us for interactive experiences at Art Encounters.
Festival ·
Clematis St waterfront · West Palm Beach
Every Thursday 6–9 pm.

Race ·
Riviera Beach · Riviera Beach
5K, 10K, 1 mi, kids Black Chamber of PBC; virtual option.
Race ·
Ocean Walk, 2401 N Ocean Ave; 7:30 AM · Riviera Beach (Singer Island)
5K Crosses the 65-ft Blue Heron Bridge; ruck division; virtual option.

Race · · 7:30 am
Westlake
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…
Race ·
North Palm Beach · North Palm Beach
5K, 1 mi Virtual option.

Race · · 8 am
Royal Palm Beach
13.1 mi, 5K, 10K US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local…


Waterfront · $$
Marina restaurant — Thursday Sunset Celebration market; feed the tarpon

Waterfront · $$
Waterfront saloon — On the guide's dog-friendly waterfront list


Casual · $$
Thursday-night artisan market plus sunset over the inlet — A local ritual; feed the tarpon.
Casual · $$$$
Daniel Boulud's Palm Beach outpost

Date night · $$$$$
Modern Cuban tasting — 16 seats, 10 courses, ~$235, two seatings; the year's big story

Bar · $$$
Lobster roll, burger, steak inside the RH gallery
Events in Singer Island include Chromatic Frequencies (Sep 7 – Oct 24, Armory Art Center), The Belgrove Labor Day Bash (Sep 7, Belgrove Resort) and Art Encounters (Sep 8–11, Armory Art Center). The weekend strip at the top of this page is refreshed daily.
Free picks in Singer Island include Phil Foster Park / Blue Heron Bridge and Manatee Lagoon. Often called the best shore dive in the US: 5–20 ft, marked snorkel trail, seahorses, octopus, eagle rays. Go within an hour of high tide only. Force-E and Pura Vida rent gear nearby.
Waterfront restaurants in Singer Island include Sailfish Marina (Marina restaurant, $$) and E.R. Bradley's (Waterfront saloon, $$).
Yes. Dog-friendly spots in Singer Island include John D. MacArthur Beach State Park (leashed) and Phil Foster Park / Blue Heron Bridge (leashed (park)).
The closest towns to Singer Island are North Palm Beach (3.7 mi), West Palm Beach (4.9 mi), Palm Beach (5.5 mi), Juno Beach (6.6 mi), Palm Beach Gardens (6.9 mi) and Jupiter (11 mi). Each has its own guide on this site.