Peanut Island, Artificial island in Palm Beach County, United States.
Peanut Island is an artificial island near Riviera Beach with areas for swimming and snorkeling throughout its landscape. The land features sandy beaches, lagoons suitable for water activities, and elevated viewing platforms overlooking the water.
The island was created in 1918 through dredging operations in Lake Worth Inlet. Its name came from planned peanut oil shipping operations that were never carried out.
The island serves as a public recreation destination where visitors spend time swimming, snorkeling, and learning about the local coastal environment.
Visitors need boat transportation to reach the island, with water taxis and public ferries operating from the nearby marina. The ride takes only a few minutes, making the visit straightforward and easy to plan.
Beneath the island lies a hidden Cold War-era bunker built in the 1960s for presidential use during winter visits. This underground structure is one of the rare installations from that period that remains open to public view.
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