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Peanut Island

2400 North Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33480
561 966 6600; 800 366 5004
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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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Manchester, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Nice to go around in a boat, nice clear waters. Bunker a little bit of interest, nothing too WOW though. All in all, pleasant but not a must see.

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Miami, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We spend the day on the island and we wished we had gotten there sooner!!! Make sure you get the water taxi as soon as you can because you will wish you had more time before getting back. We did not roam around the island since is was a rest day for us. we took our cooler, towels, music and... More

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ct
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

The short shuttle boat ride from Sailfish Marina was fun, the walks around the island beautiful and the fishes with the mask and snorkel were great - a little bit of heaven!

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Naples, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

This is a great place to go for snorkeling in shallow water, right off the beach, protected from waves, and tons of fish! You take a water taxi for $10 per person round trip. You can bring your own food and drink. There are bathrooms, some covered areas for shade, picnic tables - although the over night campers typically have... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Great place during the week, but way to crowded on the weekends. It needs a little more control on holidays when the crowded starts drinking.

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Palm Beach, FL
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26 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

This island started out as a depository for sand and silt dredged up in the regularly necessary widening and deepening of the waterways through the inlet between Palm Beach and Singer Island and the Nearby Intracoastal waterway and Port of Palm Beach. But especially after a major re-do about five years ago with lots of new plantings of palm trees... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I went to Peanut Island last yearning March 2012. From the dock, I made a feeding frenzy which attracted a stingray and jumping amberjacks. It was amazin;, the jacks would leap out of the water to grab the fish I threw in. The water taxi was fast and reliable. Once at the artificial reef, I saw hundreds maybe a thousand... More

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Palm Beach Gardens
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Pleasant boat ride and tour of Kennedy's cold war bunker are part of the attraction. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy watching the luxury yachts.

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Peachtree City
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

This is well worth a visit if you're boating in the area. All the facilities seem very new or well maintained. Beaches are decent and snorkeling is amazing (judging from comments of snorklers, we'll be prepared next time). One note for boaters, water is VERY shallow on north side of the island. Best to approach and leave from the south... More

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Toronto
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Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Just a couple hundred yards off Singer Island and a World unto itself. Beautiful trails (paved) and beaches. Areas to snorkel/ kayak. Garden pavilions. Not very crowded at all. Take a water taxi from either Riviera beach Marina or the Sailfish Marina on Singer island. 1 small shop for snacks. From here you can tour the bunker where JFK holed... More

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