Peanut Island, West Palm Beach

The home of a former Coast Guard station, it was taken over by the Secret Service in the early 1960's. When John F. Kennedy was President, the Kennedy Compound was nearby. There was a nuclear bunker built behind the Coast Guard building in case the President needed protecting. It was used as a museum for many years, but closed a few years ago. This island is a very popular spot for boating every weekend as the waters are crystal clear and the reef is supposed to be great for snorkeling. The tall buildings in the back are on Singer Island.

[Mallory]

So interesting. Love the water in this shot. Great colors.

[Pam Knowler]

It looks so beautiful and such an interesting history.

[Mags]

Beautiful view and capture! I've never heard about it before now.

[Joan Robillard]

Nice capture

[bkb in the city]

Great shot of a very interesting piece of history

[Lou Ann]

What a wonderful looking place. Loved reading about it.

[Islandgirl]

Looks like a great spot!

[Rick]

Awesome capture. Interesting story about the site.

[Elizabeth]

Great shot of a beautiful historic set of buildings. Interesting story to go with it.

[CC Folk]

Cool history and the day looks gorgeous!

[Diana]

Beautiful shot of this lovely setting, interesting info too.

[Jennie B.]

I really like all the colors in this shot. I'm guessing you took this photo while on a boat.

[Thom Mitchell]

I knew immediately whose this was from all-the-blue! :)

[GaryW]

Gorgeous scene! So what has become of the buildings and grounds now? Is it a residence?

[Danette Thompson]

@thewatersphotos The County owns the land. It will take a few million to restore the buildings and bunker. The island is used as a park and a campground.

[Danette Thompson]

@rhoing Looks like I can't hide!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Nice shot