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Established in 1894 by railroad tycoon Henry Flagler, West Palm Beach is at the northern end of Florida's "Gold Coast" which also includes Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach. To the east lies Palm Beach and the Atlantic Ocean; to the west Loxahatchee Wildlife Preserve and Everglades National Park.
West Palm Beach is the largest municipality in one of the fastest growing areas in the United States. The Port of Palm Beach, Palm Beach International Airport, The Florida Turnpike, US Highway 1, and I-95 are the sea, air and highway ports of entry to this city of blue skies and sunshine.
Over the past decade, the city of West Palm Beach has succeeded in restoring and revitalizing its downtown area, and has recently opened an amazing 55 acre shopping, living, and entertainment center known as CityPlace. CityPlace does not replace downtown, but is a natural extension of downtown. Free parking for 3200 cars, and replicas of vintage trolleys make transportation a "no problem" situation.
CityPlace adjoins the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, a 2200 seat glass, marble, and copper showcase which has additional parking to accommodate its guests. The 250 seat Rinker Playhouse on premises includes a space for children's programming, family productions and other special events. The Palm Beach Opera stages four performances at the Kravis Center each winter. There are performances by the Palm Beach Philharmonic Orchestra as well.
Along beautifully landscaped Clematis Street are boutiques and restaurants in authentically restored buildings, a very popular fountain, and the center of area nightlife. There is a free downtown shuttle by day and free on-street parking at night and on weekends. For those who wish to enjoy a night or afternoon of gaming, there are daily casino cruises departing from the Port of Palm Beach for nearby international waters. On land , there is the Greyhound track and Club.
Golf, polo, and the full spectrum of water sports including snorkeling, diving, swimming, surfing, boating and fishing are all available year round. Museums and galleries provide exceptional collections, and there are many activities of interest to families with children. Among these are the 22 acre Dreher Park Zoo with its creature friendly natural habitats, the South Florida Science Museum, Aquarium and Planetarium, and Lion Country Safari. The latter is a 500 acre preserve which contains species - appropriate habitats in which 1300 wild animals roam and are protected. Residents of the preserve include lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, chimpanzees, ostriches, and water buffalo. Visitors drive through on 8 miles of paved roads accompanied by an excellent self guided tour on cassette tape.
Across the Flagler Bridge is the exclusive island community of Palm Beach. Its world renowned trademark is Worth Avenue with countless designer boutiques. A few short blocks from downtown, along County Road and Ocean Boulevard (the shore road, also designated as Route A1A), are Palm Beach's mansions and the well tended beaches leading down to the glorious expanse of the Atlantic Ocean.
South of Palm Beach, along Route A1A, are Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, and Delray Beach, which offer more shopping, dining, and recreation options. North of West Palm Beach are Singer Island, Juno and Jupiter with their miles of inviting beaches and parks. The phenomenon of the migration, nest building, and hatching of sea turtles takes place annually in that area, and outshines any human - engineered attraction. The 221 square mile Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge, a part of the incomparable Everglades, is located in the surrounding area. Beyond are sugar cane fields and the road to Lake Okeechobee.
Whether you are seeking relaxation, entertainment, shopping, or a variety of land and water sports, you will find that your vacation dreams are sure to come true in this popular vacation destination.
Downtown at the Gardens
11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Avenue
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
561-340-1600
Open-air shopping center for pedestrians only offering an array of restaurants, markets, retailers, and more.
Island Living Tours
PO Box 614
Palm Beach, FL 33480
561-868-7944
Chauffeur driven 3 hour tour of Palm Beach. Learn the history, see the mansions, and marvel at the architecture.
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
500 Captain Armour’s Way
Jupiter, FL 33469
561-747-8380
Lighthouse tours, gift shop, and museum.
Loxahatchee Everglades Tours, Inc.
15490 Loxahatchee Road
Boca Raton, FL 33076
800-683-5873
Airboat tours and rides – experience Florida the way it use to be!
Palm Beach Kennel Club and Entertainment Complex
1111 North Congress Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
561-683-2222
Live action year round! Enjoy greyhound racing at its best, visit the poker rooms, and dine in elegance or casually.
Roger Dean Stadium
4751 Main Street
Jupiter, FL 33458
561-775-1818
Home to Spring Training Florida Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals.
The Breakers Ocean Course
One South County Road
Palm Beach, FL 33480
561-659-8466 or 888-BREAKERS
Championship golf course. Call for tee time!
Lake Worth Municipal Golf Club
One Seventh Avenue North
Lake Worth, FL 33460
561-582-9713
Historic public course located on the Intracoastal Waterway with Lagoon Restaurant and Sports Bar.
Norton Museum Of Art
1451 South Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-832-5196
The Norton Museum of Art was constructed in 1941 by steel magnate Ralph H. Norton. This museum boasts an extensive permanent collection of 19th- and 20th-century American and European paintings with special emphasis on 19th-century French Impressionists. There are also Chinese bronze and jade sculptures, a sublime outdoor patio with sculptures on display in a tropical garden, and a library housing more than 3,000 art books and periodicals. Nine galleries showcase traveling exhibits as well as art from the permanent collection.
Arthur R. Marshall-Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
10216 Lee Road
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
561-734-8303
The Arthur R. Marshall-Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1951 and is the last remnant of land in the northern Everglades in South Florida. Discover the uniqueness of the Florida Everglades at this refuge, and be sure to bring a camera and binoculars to explore the nature trails or canoe trail. Keep your eyes open for anhingas, fulvous whistling ducks, smooth-billed anis, egrets, herons, alligators and turtles.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road
Delray Beach, FL 33446
561-495-0233.
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is a 200-acre cultural and recreational facility that features a collection of bonsai Florida plants. Also featured are programs and exhibits in a lakeside museum and theater, a nature trail, picnic pavilions, a library and audiovisual center and more.
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
1801 North Ocean Boulevard
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561-338-1473
The Gumbo Limbo Nature Center features four huge saltwater sea tanks containing an abundance of sealift. A long boardwalk winds through the dense forest to a 50-foot tower you can climb to overlook the tree canopy. In the spring and early summer, staff members lead nighttime turtle walks to see nesting females come ashore and lay their eggs.
Okeeheelee Nature Center
7715 Forest Hill Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
561-233-1400
The Okeeheelee Nature Center features nature trails that wind through 100 acres of native pine flatwoods and wetlands. The spacious visitor center offers hands-on exhibits and the gift shop offers items related to natural history.
Palm Beach Groves
227 East Ocean Avenue
Lantana, FL 33462
561-588-4208
Palm Beach Groves offers free tram rides daily through citrus groves and a packing house. Also featured are tropical gardens, fresh squeezed juice, a gift shop, plant shop, country store and more.
The Palm Beach Water Taxi
Sailfish Marina
98 Lake Drive
Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404
561-683-TAXI
The Palm Beach Water Taxi offers daily, narrated sightseeing tours, as well as sunset and moonlight cruises. Waterway transfer service is also available to and from downtown West Palm Beach's Clematis Street District; Palm Beach Garden's Waterway Cafe, Sailfish Marina & Resort, Singer Island; waterfront attractions, restaurants and bars; Peanut and Munyon Islands; and special events.
Yesteryear Village
South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
561-793-0333
Yesteryear Village is open during the 17 days of the South Florida Fair in January, and it hosts two events during the year -- Summer Fair in May and Christmas in the Village in December. Yesteryear Village is also home to the magnificent Bink Glisson Museum. Creative artisans and craftsman, along with historic re-enactors bring the past to life at Yesteryear Village.
Flagler Museum
1 Whitehall Way
Palm Beach, FL 33480
561-655-2833
The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum is housed within Whitehall, the palatial 73-room mansion Henry Flagler had built in 1901 for his third wife, Mary Lily Kenan. The gilded age mansion rivals some of the fine palaces of Europe. In 1960, Flagler's granddaughter, Jean Flagler Matthews, bought the building, which had been the Whitehall Hotel from 1929 to 1959, and made it a museum. On display are many of the original furnishings, an art collection, a 1,200-pipe organ, and exhibits on the history of the Florida East Coast Railway, including Flagler's personal railroad car, the Rambler. Guided tours are available.
Palm Beach Opera
415 South Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-833-3709
Four operas each season.
Ballet Florida, Inc
500 Fern Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-659-2000
Classical and contemporary dance company that is internationally acclaimed.
The Scuba Club
4708 North Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
561-844-2466
Offering daily dive trips Tuesday through Sunday that are fully escorted. Rental equipment available.
Sailfish Marina Resort
Sailfish Marina
98 Lake Drive
Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404
800-434-6835
Full-service marina offering sport fishing, waterfront dining, sailboat charters, ship store, “Feed the Fish” seawall aquarium, and more!
Adventure Mini Golf
6585 South Military Trail
Lake Worth, FL 33463
561-968-1111
Adventure mini-golf with 2 different courses offering waterfalls, rapids, fountains, interactive water holes, snack bar, and game room.
DivaDuck Amphibious Tours
CityPlace
511 Hibiscus Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
866-576-4188 or 561-844-4188
Take a tour over land and in the sea in the same vehicle! Tour is fully narrated with music and facts. Lasts approximately 75 minutes!
Lion Country Safari
2003 Lion Country Safari Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33470
561-793-1084
At the Lion Country Safari, visitors drive along eight miles of paved roads through 500 acres and view 1,300 wild animals roaming freely. Lions, elephants, white rhinoceroses, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, chimpanzees and ostriches are among those in residence. Stop by the petting zoo or take a ride on the Safari Queen cruise for added fun.
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Loggerhead Park
14200 US HWY One
Juno Beach, FL 33408
561-627-8280
Visit this marine nature center that is also a sea turtle hospital. Offers exhibits, tours, gift shop, evening beach walks in nesting season, picnic areas, playground, and more.
Mariah, Sailing Catamaran
North Palm Beach Marina
1037 Marina Drive
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
561-844-3297
Enjoy a 3 hour sailing adventure or climb aboard the pontoon fun boat and enjoy sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, or wading on a sandbar.
Palm Beach Zoo
1301 Summit Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
561-533-0887
The Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park is a 23-acre complex with more than 500 animals representing more than 100 species, including Florida panthers, red kangaroos, and Bengal tigers. The Tropics of America exhibit features six acres of tropical rain forest plus Mayan ruins, an Amazon River village and an aviary. Visitors will also find a nature trail, an Australian Outback exhibit and a children's zoo.
Sandoway House Nature Center
142 South Ocean Boulevard
Delray Beach, FL 33483
561-274-7263
Colonial resort revival house offering a world class shell collection, native gardens, butterfly gardens, coral reef pool/sharks, discovery porch, microscope lab, children’s library, and more.
South Florida Science Museum
4801 Dreher Trail North
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
561-832-1988
The South Florida Science Museum features hands-on exhibits, traveling exhibits, an aquarium, a planetarium and more.
Red Reef Park
1400 North State Road A1A
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561-393-7810
Look for sea turtles, pelicans, manatees, ospreys, and more in their natural habitat in a park that extends into the Atlantic Ocean.
Calypso Bay Waterpark
Seminole Palms Park
151 Lamstein Lane
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
561-790-6160
Offering a river ride, two four-story high water slides, interactive water playground for the children, lap pool, diving boards, and more! Concessions available!
Coconut Cove Waterpark & Recreation Center
11200 Park Access Road
Boca Raton, FL 33498
561-274-1140
This beach alternative offers a Sea Monster Walk Pool, tube water slides, waterfalls, tubing river, and more!
Sailfish Marina Resort
98 Lake Drive
Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404
800-446-4577
Full-service marina offering sport fishing, waterfront dining, sailboat charters, ship store, “Feed the Fish” seawall aquarium, and more!
January
South Florida Fair
561-793-0333
The most top rated fair in the state! Family shows, entertainment, food, games, amusement rides, displays, and more!
Downtown Delray Beach Festival of the Arts
954-472-3755
More than 200 artists gather here to show their talent by displaying their art including pottery, photographs, paintings, and more.
February
Dragonfest
561-533-0887
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with authentic lion dance, parade, dancers, musicians, artists, acrobats, food, and more!
ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival
561-694-0126
The premier outdoor art show in Florida! Live entertainment, interactive events, culinary demonstrations, art auction, crafts, and more!
March
Palm Beach Tropical Flower and Garden Show
561-655-5522
Festival covering 8 acres including colorful flower displays, live music, demonstrations, Children’s Gardening Activity Area, and more.
Mardi Gras – New Orleans Jazz Festival
561-533-0887
Carnival, jewelry, music, kids activities, food, and more!
Palm Beach Seafood Festival
561-832-6397
The Palm Beach Seafood Festival features seafood prepared by local restaurants, arts and crafts booths, live entertainment, rides, kids activities and more.
Meet Me Downtown
561-395-4433
Meet Me Downtown is Boca Raton's annual arts and cultural festival. The event features more than 4,000 crafters and artisans in booths along Federal Highway. Activities include a community dance, live music, theatre and martial arts demonstrations, and a juried art show.
Finlandia Week & Midnight Sun Festival
561-588-4081
Finnish Heritage at its best with golf tournament, entertainers, traditional cuisine, folk dances, movies, children’s entertainment, amusements, and more!
Asian Food Fair & Culture Show
561-351-5019
Live Asian music, martial arts, traditional food, activities, and more!
April
Delray Affair
800-304-9702
More than 250,000 art enthusiasts attend the event, located on Atlantic Avenue, which is closed to traffic between the corner of Swinton Avenue and the Intracoastal Waterway. More than 600 arts and crafts booths are featured, as well as live music on three stages, food vendors and more.
Sweet Corn Fiesta
561-996-0343
Lots of fun for the whole family including waters wars in the corn field, food, contests, and more!
May
Sunfest
561-659-5980
West Palm Beach's largest annual waterfront festival. The event features live music on four stages, a juried art show, a fireworks show, kids activities, waterfront activities and more.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
561-276-3396
Live music, dancing, food, and fun for the whole family!
July
4th On Flagler
561-822-1515
The biggest and best Independence Day Celebration in Palm Beach County! Live entertainment, interactive kids area, street performers, food, beverages, and nonstop fun for the whole family.
4 Fabulous Fourth Festivities
561-279-1380
Take part in the sand sculpting contest, patriotic decorating contest for bikes/scooters, parade, live entertainment, food, and fun!
August
Bon Festival
561-495-0233
Taiko drum performances, folk dancing, ghost stories, street fair, and lots of fun! Fireworks display at end of the evening!
October
Oktoberfest
561-967-6464
Oktoberfest features plenty of schnitzel, German beer, games and rides, a carnival midway and more. Live bands (some coming from as far away as Germany) perform and bring people to the dance floor for polka and chicken dancing.
Fright Nights & Halloween at Yesteryear Village
561-793-0333
This is Palm Beach County’s largest and scariest Halloween event! Enjoy spooky rides, haunted hayrides, hidden cemetery, secret wizard shopping bizarre, and more! Safe and fun!
Moonfest
561-659-5980
Biggest street party in Palm Beach! Costume contests, tarot cards, local live bands, unusual gifts, jewelry, food and fun!
November
Garlic Fest
561-279-0907
Boasting culinary talents of professional and amateur chefs, recipes, live entertainment, and fun!
Holiday Tree Lighting
561-393-7806
One million lights – sparkling and twinkling in the night – visit from Santa, arts, crafts, gifts, fun and games, food, ongoing entertainment, and more!
December
Holiday Parade
561-243-7277
Enjoy the parade and sights, festive costumes, decorations, lights, and lots of fun!
Annual Holiday Street Parade
561-393-7806
Come see the colorful holiday floats, music, entertainment, food, lights, and more! Fun for the whole family.
New Year’s Eve Celebration
561-279-1380
Be a part of this festive event at various locations downtown in non-alcoholic venues as you enjoy visual and performing arts.
Population:
West Palm Beach: 70,000+ in the city and 700,000 visitors annually
Palm Beach: 10,000+; 30,000+ seasonally
Time Zone:
Eastern
Climate:
Palm Beach and West Palm Beach enjoy a year round comfortable climate. Spring and fall temperatures top out in the 80s, with lows in the upper 50s and lower 60s. Summer highs can reach 90 degrees; however, temperatures are tempered a bit by ocean breezes. Winter highs reach the upper 70s, with lows in the mid 50s. Rain showers are most plentiful in June.
Airport:
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
1000 Turnage Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
561-471-7420
Rail:
Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL
Bus:
Greyhound
800-231-2222
Getting Around Palm Beach:
PalmTran
City Bus
561-841-4287
Tri Rail
Train
800-TRI-RAIL
Taxis:
Palm Beach Transportation
561-689-4222
Yellow Cab
561-689-2222
The London Co.
561-541-9072
Visitor Information:
Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau
1555 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard Suite 800
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
800-833-5733
Dining:
Carmine’s Ocean Grill
2401 PGA Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
561-624-1141
Fresh ingredients and Old World recipes. Some of the best traditional Italian in Palm Beach. Dine indoors or outdoors overlooking the marina.
Leila Restaurant
120 South Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-659-7373
Enjoy authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, erotic rhythms, exotic moods, belly dancing, and arguileh, if you so choose.
Nightlife:
Blue Martini
550 South Rosemary Avenue #244
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-835-8601
Upscale bar offer more than 20 of the best specialty martinis and an exceptional tapas menu. Also boasts some of the finest jazz and R&B entertainers seven nights a week.
Leopard Lounge
363 Coconut Row
Palm Beach, FL 33480
561-659-5800
This playful atmosphere offers an extensive drink menu along with dancing and live entertainment nightly.
Club Safari
4000 RCA Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
561-622-0052
This tropical themed club is the perfect place to dance the night away under the lights, watching the video wall, and listening to the best tunes played by the best local DJ’s. Drinks flow freely all night long!
Respectable Street Cafe
518 Clematis Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-832-9999
This mainstay is a dance club/live music venue combo. Dance floor stays packed and drink specials are common!
Ta-boo
221 Worth Avenue
Palm Beach, FL 33480
561-835-3500
This hotspot is known as the destination of choice by locals, visitors, and celebrities! Things pick up after dinner is over – this place is a hopping dance club, especially on weekends – this trendy place plays Top 40 tunes and other faves till late – or early – depending on how you look at it!
Improv Comedy Club and Dinner Theater
550 South Rosemary Avenue Suite 250
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-833-1812
Top comedians on stage weekly from Thursday through Sunday.