The Palm Beaches of Florida is a beautiful and unique destination with clean beaches, warm waters, and fewer crowds. It offers a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages and interests, including world-class golf courses, luxurious spas, a vibrant art scene, and breathtaking natural beauty. Although it’s known as the “gentler side” of Florida, there are plenty of exciting outdoor activities in The Palm Beaches of Florida. We’re sharing the best activities to add to you bucket list if you’re planning a visit.
Exploring Peanut Island is easily one of the top outdoor activities in The Palm Beaches. Catching a water taxi at Riviera Beach Marina Village is the easiest way to get there. If you prefer something a little more adventurous, you can paddle your way to the island by launching your kayak or paddle board at Phil Foster Park. This is a great launch spot because you can more easily cut across the water to Peanut Island. Another fun option is to take a tiki boat tour to Peanut Island.
Once you’re there, you can fish off the pier or snorkel in the designated area (just remember to bring your own gear). Keep in mind that there are restrooms and picnic tables available, but no restaurants or shops, so pack accordingly. If you’re feeling up for it, there are also campgrounds where you can set up a tent. Interesting side note: there are permanently anchored boats around the island that serve as local hangouts, vacation rentals, excursions, houseboat residences, and even some abandoned vessels.
The Blue Heron Bridge at Phil Foster Park is a world-renowned dive and snorkel site with clear waters and exotic sea creatures, including seahorses, pipefish, and octopus. It has been recognized as the Best Shore Diving in The Americas, Florida’s Exotic Critter Capital, and the Muck Diving Capital of the World. The depth ranges from 4 to 20 feet, and there is a snorkeling trail made of limestone and prefabricated reef modules that covers 2 acres ranging from depths of 6 to 10 feet.
Hiking a short beach trail to see the Blowing Rocks Preserve in Jupiter is another great outdoor activity in The Palm Beaches of Florida. The Beach trail is a 0.1-mile pathway leading visitors through a shaded maritime hammock habitat to the beach where the Blowing Rocks are located.
There are several other short trails to explore at The Nature Conservancy including The Dune Trail. This 0.4-mile one-way trail starts at Blowing Rocks and offers sweeping views of the beach. The Mangrove Boardwalk is a 0.1-mile trail that takes you through a mangrove forest to an elevated boardwalk with an overlook of the Indian Lagoon River. The Lagoon Trail is a 0.4-mile loop trail that takes you through saltwater marsh and coastal strand habitat to Indian River Lagoon. Finally, the Pollinator Garden Scenic Walk is a 0.01-mile loop through a native pollinator habitat.
Lion Country Safari is the largest drive-thru safari where you can get up close and personal with over 900 animals that roam freely in their natural habitats – often within inches of your car! During the drive you’ll witness some of the largest herds of rhinos, giraffes and zebras on the continent, as well as other species, all from the comfort of your vehicle. Once you’ve completed the four-mile drive-through safari, head to Safari World for rides, a water park, food, shopping, and other Premium Experiences.
The Palm Beaches of Florida offer an abundance of outdoor activities that are worth exploring. Combing The Coast is eagerly looking forward to experiencing the adventures mentioned in this list during the upcoming Florida Coast Road Trip this Spring. However, we believe that there are always hidden gems waiting to be discovered, and we would love to hear your thoughts. What outdoor activities in The Palm Beaches of Florida inspire you? We encourage you to share your ideas by sending us an email through our Contact Us page. Let’s discover the beauty of The Palm Beaches together!
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