This can be accomplished by either using your personal: Boat, Jet-Ski, Kayak or Paddleboard. If you don't have either of these items, you can rent them at nearby outfitters. Furthermore, you can choose to arrive by Ferry (Shuttle Boat) Services that are located in Marinas very close to Peanut Island that have ample parking for your vehicles. If you are launching your boat, there are three boat ramps that can be used. One is located in Phil Foster Park, the other is in Jim Barry Park and one located to the north at the Lake Park Marina. Please plan to arrive early, as the parking at the boat ramps fill up quickly, especially during busy weekends and holidays. If you plan to launch a Kayak or Paddleboard, we suggest you use the facilities at Phil Foster or Jim Barry Parks as they are closer to the island.
Information on Boat Ramps can be found here: Peanut Island Boat Ramp Information
Information on Ferry Services can be found here: Peanut Island Ferry Services Information
Cruising the intracoastal waterway to the north and south of Peanut Island is a nice way to enjoy your day. You can choose to dock your boat on the island if space is available. Most of the space will be along the island's shoreline. You can choose to beach your boat on the island or anchor along it's perimeter. The northern sandbar of the island which is a popular location for boaters to enjoy their stay within the boundaries of this tropical paradise by beaching a boat when the sandbar is exposed to low tide or anchoring when the sandbar is covered during high tide. If don't have a boat but would like to rent a boat that is suitable for your experience and guests, there are boat rental services in the area including charter options that can accommodate your needs.
Information on Boat Rental Services can be found here: Peanut Island Boat Rental Information
Camping on Peanut Island offers a very unique experience where you are located just west of the Palm Beach Inlet where the seabreeze is unobstructed when blowing to give an island style feel during your stay as a camper. The campsite is operated by Palm Beach County and the amenities include bathrooms, fire pit, garbage cans and more. Reservations are required in advance of for booking of a campsite.
Information on Camping Services can be found here: Peanut Island Camping Information
While there are no restaurants on Peanut Island, there are some nearby where you can choose restaurants with scenic views of the Peanut Island area or the Riviera Beach's Municipal Beach at Singer Island and have a delicious meal while the island style ambiance is all around you. You can choose to place a take-out order and dine on the island if you wish as well. Just remember, NO ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES are allowed on the island except for the designated camping areas per county rules. Dining with views of the intracoastal waterway or local beachfront while enjoying your visit to Peanut Island is a nice thing to add to your itinerary for the afternoon or evening.
Information on Dining can be found here: Peanut Island Dining Information
Fishing is allowed on designated areas of the island including a Fishing Pier. There are no tackle shops located on the island but there are fishing tackle outfitters located nearby in the City of Riviera Beach that have all of the supplies you need. Split your visit at Peanut Island by doing some Inshore Fishing within the intracoastal and beach areas by hiring a Charter Boat that will target species such as: Snook & Tarpon. If you would like to participate in Offshore Fishing, there are Charter and Head Boats located in nearby areas that will easily accommodate you for that as well. Offshore fishing in this area targets species such as: Grouper, King Mackerel, Snapper Sailfish and Wahoo, just to name a few. If you are camping on the island, cook your catch on a grill and enjoy a true fresh catch of seafood. Whether fishing from the or off the island, it can be a very nice activity to include as part of your visit.
Information on Fishing Outfitters & Services can be found here: Peanut Island Fishing Outfitters & Services Information
There are outfitters that offer charter services for Peanut Island Time enjoyment. They can include not only transportation to the island, but offer: Boat Cruising, Water Toy Rides and more. This can be a great action-packed fun filled way for you and your guests to get a unique experience from skilled experts that know what to do and when to do it.
Information on Charter Services can be found here: Peanut Island Charter Services Information
There are no jet-ski rental services located on the island. However, there are outfitters located nearby that will rent them for your Peanut Island Time enjoyment. Please book in advance and remember that some renters will need to take a boating course before a jet-ski can be rented to you.
Information on Jet-Ski Rental Services can be found here: Peanut Island Jet-Ski Rental Information
The John F. Kennedy Bunker is located on the Island. You can see it's location but inside tours are not available at this point in time. The county approved a project to restore this historic shelter but it is still a work in progress. Peanut Island’s timeline also includes an interesting military history. You can take a break from the beaches and outdoor adventures of the island to spend some time learning about its connection to President John F. Kennedy. This bunker was designed to be a bomb shelter and command center that was created in 1961 to serve the president while stayed at his home in nearby Palm Beach, Florida home during the Cold War Era. This underground bunker was created in secrecy, and currently there are many that don’t know of it exists. The entrance is even difficult to notice when you’re on the island!
Information about the JFK Bunker can be found here: Peanut Island JFK Bunker Information
There are no parasailing services located on the island. There are outfitters nearby that offer exciting parasailing rides that you can book for your Peanut Island Time enjoyment. There are restrictions on who can ride. So, please inquire with the vendor in advance for all of the rules.
Information on Parasailing Services can be found here: Peanut Island Parasailing Services Information
Peanut Island Time Picnic fun. You can enjoy a picnic on the island.
Information and Picnic rules can be found here: Peanut Island Picnic Information
There are outfitters that offer scuba diving services for Peanut Island Time enjoyment. They can include not only transportation to the island, but offer: scuba gear rentals and sales and more. A scuba trip can be a great action packed fun filled way for you and your guests to get a unique experience on the waters surrounding the island.
Information on local dive shops can be found here: Peanut Island Dive Shops and Information
There are outfitters that offer snorkeling services for your Peanut Island Time enjoyment. They can include not only transportation to the island, but offer: snorkeling gear rentals and sales. This can be a great action packed fun filled way for you and your guests to get a unique experience from snorkeling the pristine waters surrounding the island.
Information on Snorkeling Services can be found here: Peanut Island Snorkeling Information
The are many areas where you can swim for your Peanut Island Time enjoyment. All you need to do is get transportation to the island. This can be a great action packed fun filled way for you and your guests to get a unique experience on one of the best destination zones in Florida.
Information on Swimming can be found here: Peanut Island Swimming Information
There are outfitters that offer charter services for your Peanut Island Time enjoyment. They can include not only transportation to the island, but offer: Boat Cruising, Tours, Water Toy Rides and more. This can be a great action packed fun filled way for you and your guests to get a unique experience from skilled experts that know what to do and when to do it.
Information on Tours & Cruises Services can be found here: Peanut Island Tours & Cruises Information
The are outfitters that offer charter services for Peanut Island Time enjoyment. They can include not only transportation to the island, but offer: Boat Cruising, Water Toy Rides and more. This can be a great action packed fun filled way for you and your guests to get a unique experience from skilled experts that know what to do and when to do it.
Information on Walking can be found here: Peanut Island Tubing Information
There are no outfitters that offer wakeboarding rides on Peanut Island. However, there are some located in the area that can provide not only transportation to the island, but offer: other Water Toy Rides and more. This can be a great action-packed fun filled way for you and your guests to get a unique experience from skilled experts that know what to do and when to do it.
Information on Wakeboarding can be found here: Peanut Island Wakeboarding Information
Peanut Island does have a paved walking trail path that will take you along it's perimeter or you can choose to walk it's shoreline a great way to enjoy your visit to this destination zone while getting good exercise. There are scenic views and tropical breezes that will keep you going on your adventure while seeing the wildlife that calls the island home. Don't forget to take a break after your walking and lounge along the shoreline or have a picnic as well. So, don't think you need to get into the water to have some good Peanut Island Time fun.
Information on Walking can be found here: Peanut Island Walking Information
