West Palm Beach stretches along Florida's southeastern coast, framed by the Intracoastal Waterway to the east and the sparkling Atlantic just beyond Palm Beach Island. Sunshine is the norm here, with roughly 230 sunny days a year, so days are easily spent navigating from the beach to the water and back into a walkable, energetic downtown.
With historic roots in the late 1800s as a city built to spur construction of its opulent Palm Beach Island neighbor, today West Palm Beach has rapidly established its place in what is known as Wall Street South. People come to West Palm Beach for the crystal clear waters found at Peanut Island, shopping at CityPlace, strolling through shops and galleries along Clematis Street, and to experience the superb coastal lifestyle.
In addition to its more relaxed vibe over spots like Miami or Fort Lauderdale, there are plenty of reasons people visit West Palm Beach. The beaches draw sunseekers, while boating, fishing, and paddleboarding fill the waterways. Art lovers head to the Norton Museum of Art, and families spend afternoons at the Palm Beach Zoo or the South Florida Science Center. Visitors also enjoy crossing one of the three bridges linking the mainland to Palm Beach Island to explore the Flagler Museum, stroll along the famed Worth Avenue, or take a drive down “billionaires’ row.”
West Palm Beach is a premier winter destination for “snowbirds” in the Sunshine State. Each year, from about January through early spring, the area welcomes flocks of visitors escaping colder northern temperatures. From pickleball to tee-times, strolling along Lake Worth, or catching a site of manatees at Manatee Lagoon, West Palm Beach offers enjoyment for visitors of all ages.
Don’t miss out on exploring the savory side of West Palm Beach on a south Florida getaway. You'll find fresh stone crab, grouper, and shrimp straight from local waters, Cuban sandwiches and café con leche, and key lime pie that lives up to its reputation. Be sure to visit the Green Market, held Saturdays October through May on Clematis, and voted the #1 best farmer’s market in the country!
Sunshine, culture, great food, and easy coastal living are all waiting in West Palm Beach. Plan your southern Florida getaway and experience Palm Beach County’s superb climate blended with vibrant cityscapes and endless outdoor recreation.
