What It's Really Like Living on Singer Island, Florida

Singer Island is the answer for people who want to live *on* the ocean — not near it. This barrier island in Riviera Beach is lined with oceanfront condo towers, wide beaches, and a relaxed resort vibe, just minutes from West Palm Beach and Palm Beach.

Oceanfront condo living

Unlike low-rise Jupiter or Juno, Singer Island embraces the high-rise oceanfront lifestyle — condos with sweeping Atlantic views, beach access downstairs, and lock-and-leave convenience. It's a favorite of snowbirds, retirees, and second-home buyers who want the beach as their backyard without the upkeep of a house.

Beaches and nature

The beaches here are gorgeous, and the John D. MacArthur Beach State Park on the north end is a natural jewel — snorkeling, kayaking the lagoon, and a nature center. Just off the island, Peanut Island and the famous Blue Heron Bridge dive site make this one of the best spots in Florida for snorkeling and diving.

A resort feel

The south end, Palm Beach Shores, adds a small-town, single-family flavor and the Sailfish Marina, while the revitalized Riviera Beach Marina district anchors the mainland side. The whole island has an easygoing, vacation-y rhythm.

The trade-offs

It's condo-heavy, so HOA fees and oceanfront insurance run high, and there's limited single-family housing. Two bridges connect the island to the mainland — the south bridge to Riviera Beach and a north bridge out to PGA Boulevard and Palm Beach Gardens (minutes away). The surrounding Riviera Beach mainland varies block to block, but Palm Beach Gardens and its shops, restaurants, and amenities are close to the north. For true oceanfront living with a resort lifestyle, Singer Island delivers what few places can.