Southern Living Magazine recently listed their top 10 Snorkeling spots in the Sunshine State and our area was prominent, ranking in 5 of the top 10 spots. Take a look below at some of their favorites in the Palm Beach and Martin County area!

Bathtub Reef Beach, Stuart 

Family-friendly and scenic, Bathtub Reef Beach is located at the northern tip of Hutchison Island in Martin County. The beach gets its name from the water’s bathtub-calm conditions created by the reef system just off the shore. The reef hosts a variety of sea life, including endangered sea turtles. 

Phil Foster Park, Jupiter

 Wildlife abounds under the water’s surface at Phil Foster Park in Palm Beach County, which has a snorkeling trail 200 feet off Phil Foster Beach that…

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Another great city to explore is Stuart, Florida. Stuart is a city located on the water in Martin County, just north of Jupiter. The city is located on Florida’s southeast Atlantic coast.

Stuart is known as the “Sailfish Capital of the World” because of its location along the banks of the St. Lucie River and the eastern point of the Okeechobee waterways, many sailfish are found in the waters.

In 2016, the Coastal Living Magazine gave Stuart the “America’s Happiest Seaside Town” award. Stuart is also on the Smithsonian Magazine’s “Must Visit Small Town”, “America’s Most Beautiful Small Town”, and “Top Ten Beach Towns in Florida” lists.

More than 16,000 people get to call Stuart home and Stuart is within a close driving distance to the Palm Beach…

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Local favorite tropical paradise, Peanut Island, has reopened as of 10/01/2020, and locals are fueling up their boats and ready for a weekend in the sun off Singer Island.

Peanut Island is one of the many treasures of the Palm Beach County outdoors. This small island near the mouth of Palm Beach Inlet is known as a Florida wonderland of boats at the sandbar, snorkeling, camping, and kayaking. 

Shuttles will be running to and from Peanut Island from 10am until 5pm, and the last boat to the island leaves Riviera Beach City Marina at 3:30pm.

COVID-19 safety procedures are as follows:

-Maintain 6ft from other groups at all times
-Guests temperatures will be taken
-Masks must be worn during boat rides
-All boats & equipment will be sanitized after…

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This October, the Friends of Jupiter Beach’s annual Food and Wine Festival will still go on but this year, the festival is going virtual. The festival will celebrate the non-profit organization through video presentations from local chefs and bartenders.

The Food and Wine Festival is scheduled to begin at 4 pm on Saturday, October 17th. The event will highlight some food offerings in the area while celebrating the Friends of Jupiter Beach’s mission. Some of the restaurants participating in the virtual event include Café Chardonnay, Tommy Bahama, Leftovers Café, and Copper’s Hawk.

Tickets are on sale and are $26 dollars to celebrate 26 years of Friends of Jupiter Beach. Tickets can be purchased online here, and each ticket purchaser will receive an…

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Palm Beach Island’s popular outdoor shopping and dining destination hosts a weekly fitness series called Royal Sweat Outdoor Fitness Series. The Royal is hosting an outdoor fitness series that will give you a chance to stay fit and healthy seven days a week. Every Monday through Sunday, the outdoor fitness class will get your moving, stretching, and sweating in their new fitness series.

Each day every class is different and is taught Each day the class is taught by one of several partners to make each class different and fit into your fitness routine.  Fitness partners that have paired with The Royal Poinciana Plaza include Squeeze Pilates, Sculpted with Liv Fitness, and The Yoga Society Palm Beach.

Classes are limited in capacity and online…

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Join CCA Florida and world-renowned marine artist Carey Chen for their first ever virtual paint night on Thursday, October 1st, 2020. Use your own paint supplies at home, or purchase a kit on Amazon/online and tune in to a LIVE painting class from the comfort of your home. Fill your wine glass...this is meant to be a fun event!

Carey Chen is a Palm Beach Gardens resident and world-renowned marine artist who uses an incredible blend of colors and exquisite detail to capture the magic of marinelife on canvas.

Coastal Conservation Association (CCA Florida) is a non-profit organization ensuring the health and conservation of our marine resources and anglers’ access to them.

“Reel Art @ Home” is $20 a person, and occurs on October 1st from 6pm to…

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In the midst of the upscale tropical island setting of Sailfish Marina, you will find the premiere arts and crafts show of the Palm Beaches. On any Thursday evening from 6-9pm, you may find wood sculpture, pottery, watercolors, blown glass, gold and silver jewelry and much, much more from more than 35 different artists.

Musicians play island tunes on guitar and steel drum, and patrons can buy their famous “grouper dogs” (fried grouper in a hotdog bun) or conch fritters right on the dock. If you would prefer something more formal, the Sailfish Marina Restaurant has indoor and outdoor dining with a beautiful view of the sunset over the water.

Valet parking is available at the marina.

Sailfish Marina Resort is located at 98 Lake Drive on Singer…

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Join other luxury car enthusiasts for “Cars and Coffee” in the parking lot of Oceana Coffee on US 1 in Tequesta this Saturday.

The owners of Oceana Coffee, Scott and Amy Angelo, are avid car enthusiasts and currently own a Jaguar E-Type that has been in the family since new. Although not quite a Ferrari, Enzo had once called the E-Type: “The most beautiful car ever made.”

The informal free event will be held on Saturday, October 3rd from 10am until 1pm, and they ask that you respect social distancing and bring your face covering.

Coffee and breakfast items can be purchased inside Oceana Coffee, who sources, roasts, and brews the top 5% of coffees from around the world. Their house “Oceana Coffee” is even roasted in small batches at the Oceana…

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Throughout Palm Beach County, there is many great local bakeries for you to choose from for your next birthday, special occasion, or just wanting something sweet to eat. From the rows of cupcakes, cookies, breads, doughnuts, and cakes, here are some of the best local bakeries for you to try.

Breads By Johnny: Jupiter

Jupiter Donuts: Jupiter, Multiple locations

Nina’s Fresh Bakery: Jupiter

Alyssa’s Bakery: Jupiter

Small Cakes: Jupiter

Carmine’s Gourmet Market: Palm Beach Gardens

Doris Italian Market and Bakery: Palm Beach Gardens

Nothing Bundt Cakes: Palm Beach Gardens

The Baked Vegan Bakery: Palm Beach Gardens

Tulipan Bakery: North Palm Beach

Hello Cupcake: West Palm Beach

Ganache Bakery: West Palm Beach

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Climb to the top and take in the spectacular sunset views tonight between 6:30 and 7:30pm. Visitors get an inside look at the nuts & bolts of a working lighthouse watchroom, and learn some Jupiter history. Tour time approximately 60 minutes, guests must check-in 15 minutes prior to tour and must wear face mask. Children must be at least 48 feet tall to climb the Lighthouse and accompanied by an adult. Tours are limited and weather permitting. In the event of rain, the tour will be rescheduled. Attendees receive a special gift from Tommy Bahama Restaurant.


Date: Wed, Sep 30, 2020
Cost: $25 per person
Buy Tickets Here: https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar/

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