Riviera Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, set on the Atlantic coast directly north of West Palm Beach. With a population of about 38,000, it is a working waterfront city that pairs a major seaport with beachfront communities and some of the region's best-known underwater recreation. The city's geography defines it. It encompasses most of Singer Island, a barrier peninsula fronting the Atlantic, while the southern tip of the island belongs to the separate town of Palm Beach Shores. That island setting gives Riviera Beach a stretch of ocean beaches and condominium communities, connected to the mainland by the Blue Heron Boulevard bridge. The city's history includes a 1940 purchase of beachfront on the island that helped shape its identity and name. Economically, Riviera Beach is anchored by the Port of Palm Beach, a deep-water seaport that brings maritime commerce to the city. Alongside that industrial anchor sits the Riviera Beach Marina Village, a waterfront destination of marina slips, shops, and restaurants that reflects the city's redevelopment. Recreation is a defining draw. Under the Blue Heron Bridge, Phil Foster Park hosts one of the most renowned snorkeling and diving sites in The Palm Beaches, with clear, shallow water, abundant marine life, and a marked underwater trail. Peanut Island sits just offshore, reachable by boat, and the Intracoastal Waterway supports boating and fishing throughout the city. Schools fall under the School District of Palm Beach County, one of the ten largest in the United States. With West Palm Beach, Palm Beach International Airport, and regional healthcare nearby, Riviera Beach offers coastal living and deep maritime character at the edge of a major urban center.