Major city · United States
Riviera Beach
Give Riviera Beach 1–2 nights as a marina-and-water day base, not a beach resort: Peanut Island, boat rentals and Singer Island, with a car.
Riviera Beach is a working harbour city on the Lake Worth Lagoon, 12 miles north of Palm Beach International Airport off I-95 exit 76. Its draw is the water — Marina Village watersports, Peanut Island and the Singer Island oceanfront — plus Rapids Water Park inland. Sights are spread out, the Tri-Rail station is a bare platform in neighbouring Mangonia Park, and a car or rideshare makes the trip work.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry, 24–27°C (75–81°F))Nov–Apr (dry, 75–81°F (24–27°C))
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, afternoon storms), Aug–Oct (hurricane season peak)
- Airports
- PBI · FLL · MIA
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Riviera Beach911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Riviera Beach Police (non-emergency)561-845-4125
- Palm Beach County Sheriff (non-emergency)561-688-3000
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Riviera Beach, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyDaytime marina, beach and park areas are busy and generally fine; use normal city sense after dark, keep valuables out of sight in cars…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 561-845-4125 Riviera Beach Police (non-emergency) · 561-688-3000 Palm Beach County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPBI Palm Beach International (West Palm Beach; about 12 miles south via I-95 to the Blue Heron Boulevard exit).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: I-95 exit 76 (Blue Heron Boulevard) is the main entry…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Sit-down mealMain course at a marina restaurantRafiki Tiki Bar & Grill mains sit in this band.$15–20
- Budget bedHostel or budget motel bed, a night, per personUS$45
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomUS$190
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomUS$320
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$180 · High US$350
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PBI Palm Beach International (West Palm Beach; about 12 miles south via I-95 to the Blue Heron Boulevard exit) · FLL Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (Wider domestic and international choice; about 50 miles south on I-95) · MIA Miami International (Long-haul and Europe flights; about 75 miles south)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Aug (17 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Riviera Beach: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical choice: I-95 exit 76 (Blue Heron Boulevard) is the main entry, and Singer Island is reached over the Blue Heron bridge or from the north on SR A1A. Tri-Rail's nearest stop is Mangonia Park, a platform with a ticket machine and parking, several miles west of the beach — fine with a rideshare at both ends. PalmTran buses cover the mainland; the Peanut Island water taxi runs from the marina.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Peanut Island
goDoor to door: About 15 min by boat
Water taxi from Riviera Beach Marina Village, every 25 min, 10:00–17:00 (last boat out 15:30)Water taxi from Riviera Beach Marina Village, every 25 min, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (last boat out 3:30 PM)
County park with snorkelling, kayaking and camping; round-trip same-day tickets, $12 adult, $6 child under 6.
Door to door: 20–30 min by car
I-95 south or US-1, about 8 miles
Downtown, Norton Museum and the Brightline and Amtrak stations.
Palm Beach
goDoor to door: 25–35 min by car
I-95 to Okeechobee Boulevard, then over the bridges
Worth Avenue, the Flagler Museum and the Lake Trail.
Jupiter
goDoor to door: 25–35 min by car
I-95 or US-1 north, about 15 miles
Lighthouse, inlet and Juno Beach.
Delray Beach
goDoor to door: 35–50 min by car
I-95 south, about 25 miles
Atlantic Avenue restaurants and a walkable beach strip.
Door to door: 40–55 min by car
I-95 south, about 30 miles
Mizner Park and the beaches; easy pairing with Delray.
North Palm Beach
goDoor to door: 10–15 min by car
US-1 north, about 3 miles
Next town north; the county's John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is nearby.
Lake Worth Beach
goDoor to door: 20–30 min by car
I-95 south, about 12 miles
Casino building, pier and a compact downtown.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Singer Island
Oceanfront resorts and beach access on the barrier island; Blue Heron Boulevard bridge from the mainland.
Marina Village and Blue Heron Boulevard
Walk to the marina, restaurants and water-taxi dock; mid-range and chain hotels along the corridor.
Mainland near I-95
Cheapest beds and easiest parking; you drive to everything.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $90–140 excl. bed
- Mid
- $160–260 excl. bed
- High
- $300+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 2 nights × US$190 | US$380 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$180 | US$720 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$70 | US$70 |
| Peanut Island water taxi, round trip2 × US$12 | US$24 |
| Stand-up paddleboard rental, one hour2 × US$30 | US$60 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$129 |
| Trip total≈ US$356 per person per day, bed included | US$1,423 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; prices before sales tax. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Main course at a marina restaurantRafiki Tiki Bar & Grill mains sit in this band. | $15–20 |
| Kayak rental, 2 hours | $50 |
| Snorkel gear, 2 hours | $30 |
| Jet ski or small powerboat | $100–200+ |
| Rapids Water Park day ticketSeason pass about $130. | $47 weekday / $55 weekend |
| Marina slip | $3–4 per foot per day |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hurricane season runs Jun–Nov, peaking Aug–Oct: watch forecasts and know your hotel's refund policy.
- Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer; the Peanut Island water taxi will not sail in lightning or small-craft warnings.
- The Kennedy bunker on Peanut Island ended public tours in 2017 and is not visitable.
- Peanut Island camping is by reservation only, and gear shuttles must be arranged in advance.
- Summer heat and strong sun: water, shade and reef-safe sunscreen.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Riviera Beach Police (non-emergency)
- 561-845-4125
- Palm Beach County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- 561-688-3000
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Riviera Beach Police (non-emergency)561-845-4125
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Peanut Island water taxi, round trip: $12 adult, $6 child under 6
- Taxi base fare: about $2.50 plus $2.65 per mile; airport meet-and-greet and 23:00–06:00 service extraabout $2.50 plus $2.65 per mile; airport meet-and-greet and 11:00 PM–6:00 AM service extra
- PBI to Riviera Beach by rideshare: about 20–30 min, roughly $30–45
Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis. Prices are shown before sales tax.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Riviera Beach. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr (dry, 24–27°C) · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, afternoon storms), Aug–Oct (hurricane season peak) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares