Most visitors to Singer Island never find this place. That’s their loss — and quietly, your gain.
Tucked at the northern end of the island, MacArthur Beach State Park covers 325 acres of untouched subtropical coastline. No chair rentals, no snack vendors, no noise. Just a mile of Atlantic shoreline, a tidal estuary alive with wildlife, and water clear enough to see the reef from the surface.
The boardwalk trail crosses the lagoon through a canopy of Australian pines and sea grape — go early, before the sun gets serious, and you’ll often have it entirely to yourself. Snorkellers will find a shallow reef just offshore that rewards a slow look. During nesting season (late April through September), loggerhead turtles come ashore after dark. Ranger-led turtle walks run most nights in summer and book fast — worth planning ahead if you’re here during that window.
The entrance fee is $3 per vehicle. Gates open at 8am. Pack everything you need — there’s nothing to buy inside — and plan to stay longer than you intended.
