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Peanut Island

2400 North Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33480
561 966 6600; 800 366 5004
4.5 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
Type: Islands
Activities: Group tours/day tour
Owner description: Although there remains some question as to whether President Kennedy ever intended to use the 1960s bomb shelter built for him beneath this island,...... more » Owner description: Although there remains some question as to whether President Kennedy ever intended to use the 1960s bomb shelter built for him beneath this island, tourists come in droves to explore the bunker and enjoy the beautiful scenery. « less
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West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

I love this place! The snorkeling on the south side of the island is some of the best i have seen since moving to florida 8 years ago....even better fish sightings that i have seen on scuba trips out in the ocean. All in around 4.5/5ft of water on average- You can't beat that. With the recent ban of alcohol... More

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Boca Raton
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

nice little park for swimming, snorkeling and hiking. bring a picnic lunch and drinks, the ferry ride over is fun, the bunker was really interesting -- great afternoon More

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Ft. Lauderdale
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

This is one of my favorite places. I get there with a short paddle on my kayak, but the water taxi is an option too. There is free camping on the beach, space available. I love camping right on the beach. There is also a "concrete" camping area that is set off with tent pads, shower houses, and grills. This... More

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Jupiter, Florida
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Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012
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There are lots of places to snorkel and it's a fun place to visit with kids. There are some areas on the weekends that get a little nuts with boaters who are drinking too much so stick to the east side if you have kids. More

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Lebanon, Maine
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

I wish we would have gone last year! We went on the day of the 24 hour race for prostate cancer, quite a view. The island is truly serene and beautiful. Perfect for snorkeling, quiet enough for a couples getaway with beautiful pathways. It is meticulously upkept. We will be visiting again next year. It was also cost friendly, I... More

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Freehold, New Jersey
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012
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peaceful, nice beach , historical, nice walks around the island, we got there by kayak, but you can take a water taxi too...........they allow dogs More

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Port Saint Lucie, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012
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Great local getaway with the island feel - lots of marine life to see - nice beach, nice path to walk; always enjoyable. More

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Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012
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This was our second trip to Peanut Island. The first trip at low tide was poor. At high tide or withing about 2 hours of high tide the visibility is great, with amazingly tropical blue water and great diversity of fish available in shallow water close to shore. Safe for kids and not much current. More

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New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

North side feels like A1A on spring break. West Side is family More

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Columbus, Ohio
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

We took chairs, a picnic lunch and a good book. Relaxed while watching the snorkelers and the beautiful water. Nice paved trail around the island provided some good exercise too. More

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