coastal filming location along the Intracoastal Waterway

Peanut Island Park is a unique coastal destination located just off the coast of Riviera Beach, Florida, strategically positioned at the mouth of the Lake Worth Inlet and along the Intracoastal Waterway. Accessible by ferry, water taxi, or private boat, Peanut Island is a blend of natural shoreline, recreational amenities, and historical points of interest.

The park’s shoreline offers sandy beaches, gentle turquoise waters at high tide, and swaying palms that create classic coastal visuals. Shallow waters near the beach provide excellent opportunities for snorkel, swim, lifestyle, marine, and family oriented shoots. The mangrove fringe and shoreline trails showcase dense subtropical rootscapes, reflective tidal water surfaces, and dappled light ideal for natural, immersive nature scenes.

Peanut Island also has picnic pavilions and open green lawns, perfect for staging group scenes or lifestyle moments surrounded by palms and blue water. The reef areas near the shore support snorkeling and underwater filming, showing aquatic life, floating reflections, and dynamic water angles.

A network of walkable paths and shaded rest areas links the island’s scenic elements, enabling productions to move seamlessly between beach, mangrove, bunker, and waterfront terrace settings. Whether capturing wide aerials with the Lake Worth Inlet and Intracoastal Waterway in the frame or intimate close ups beneath palms, Peanut Island Park offers coastal diversity in a single location.

• Tropical Setting: White sand beaches, clear water, palm trees, and mangrove forests.
• Historical Elements: The JFK Bunker (a Cold War fallout shelter) and old Coast Guard structures provide unique settings.
• Water Access: Excellent for water-based filming, snorkeling (shipwrecks), and paddleboarding.
• Backgrounds: Views of the Blue Heron Bridge, Port of Palm Beach, and passing freighters add depth.
• Versatile Angles: Can read as remote/deserted or busy, depending on the location on the island.