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The warm and clear South Florida waters have more year-round snorkeling spots than just about anywhere else in the world.

The part of Peanut Island that lies within Singer Island, however, is a particularly great spot. The water there stays at a comfortable 85-degree average during September and there is always an array of underwater wildlife.

Peanut Island

Peanut Island is an 80 acres island in the Intracoastal Waterways that was formed in 1918 and was named “peanut” after the island was used as a terminal for shipping peanut oil. In 1946, the plans for the enterprise fell through and the name stuck. The island possesses two separate areas that are great to snorkel, one is a small reef and then a larger lagoon, on the east side of the island

Less than 400 yards from the south end of Singer Island lies an even smaller island named after a world-famous nut. Peanut Island, dubbed "beauty in a nutshell" is 79-acres full of history, clear water, great snorkeling, and lots of other recreation. 

Located in the inlet between Singer Island and West Palm Beach, Peanut Island is easily accessible by boat or even kayak for Singer Island residents. Those who don't have their own boat can also take either the Peanut Island Shuttle from West Palm or the Sailfish Marina Water Taxi from Singer Island. Peanut has three separate boat slips on the perimeter that are free for day use. 

The island has a Cold War-era bunker for John F. Kennedy had he needed to use it. It's now open for the public to

With the new VistaBlue condominiums and Amrit Resort approaching their grand openings, Singer Island will be seeing quite a few new residents in the coming months. New islanders should be informed of the Palm Beach Water Taxi, which leaves from the Sailfish Marina on Singer Island every day.

The marina has a few different vessels ranging from 20-50 seaters. The boats go on excursions all over the area, and you can travel by water on a sightseeing cruise, private charter or taxi service to the best locations in Palm Beach County. 

The Palm Beach "Now & Then" Cruise is held every day on a 50-seater Corinthian Catamaran. New residents would enjoy discovering Singer Island and its history. A guide narrates the tour so you can learn about neighboring

Singer Island is a well-preserved 4-mile stretch of beach that is coated in white sand and surrounded by clear blue water. It's lined with luxurious condos and hotels where residents delight in the amenities the island offers including boating, fishing, snorkeling and diving. Singer Island was just listed as number one on a Travel Pulse Magazine article entitled "25 Amazing Islands You Haven't Heard Of, Yet," for its awesome recreation activities.

The story mentioned mainly The Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Resort & Spa and the beautiful John D. MacArthur Beach State Park at the north end of the island. The Singer Island Marriott is a great place to hangout even for condo owners; its spa is one of the best-rated in the area and so is their