Palm Beach County is made for being outside. Clear water, winding rivers and quiet trails are never far from the beach towels. These are our favorite outdoor adventures.
Snorkel Blue Heron Bridge
Phil Foster Park in Riviera Beach sits beside the Blue Heron Bridge, one of the most famous shore dives in the country. Time it with high tide for the clearest water and look for seahorses, octopus and colorful reef fish. Strong currents are possible — know your limits.
Spend a Day on Peanut Island
Reachable only by boat or water taxi, Peanut Island has calm, clear swimming lagoons, a snorkel reef, a walking path and picnic spots — a favorite weekend hangout for boaters.
Paddle the Loxahatchee River
One of Florida’s designated Wild and Scenic Rivers, the Loxahatchee winds through cypress swamp and mangroves. Riverbend Park and Jonathan Dickinson State Park are great launch points for kayaks and canoes.
Bike the Lake Trail in Palm Beach
A paved path along the Lake Worth Lagoon on the island of Palm Beach, with water views on one side and grand estates on the other. Rent a bike and ride it end to end.
Join a Sea Turtle Walk
In early summer, local nature centers lead guided nighttime walks to watch nesting sea turtles. These fill up fast — reserve ahead and follow guides’ rules, since lights and noise can disturb nesting turtles.
Fish the Piers and Inlets
Juno Beach Pier and Lake Worth Beach Pier are popular with anglers, and the Jupiter Inlet is a classic spot to watch boats and fishermen at work.
Go West to the Lake
Lake Okeechobee, on the county’s western edge, offers big-sky sunsets, bass fishing and a slower, rural side of Florida.
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