Welcome to Palm Beach
The crown jewel of East Coast Florida
Lined with luxury homes, stunning beaches, and wide-open waterways, Palm Beach is Florida’s own slice of paradise. A unique town full of opportunities to live, work, and play. You can experience true luxury in Palm Beach County.
A small town located right off the coast of Florida, Palm Beach has a long history of being a haven for winter homes and resorts. Notably hosting residents such as the Vanderbilts, the Kennedys, and the Rockefellers; today it is so much more, offering an exclusive lifestyle year-round and endless opportunities for outdoor activities.
What to Love
- Luxury living at its finest; residents here are amongst the 1%
- World-class shopping, dining, and quality of life
- Prime outdoor activities and access to marinas
People and Lifestyle
The town has a surprisingly small, but active population. Around 9,000 individuals call Palm Beach their home 365 days a year while around 25,000 residents live here seasonally. Residents may find themselves golfing with views of the Atlantic and Intracoastal, partaking in a relaxing spa day at the 5-star Ritz Carlton, or enjoying the sun, surf, and sand on three miles of public beaches. Palm Beach is surrounded on all sides by deep-blue waterways which are perfect for boating or beachgoing of all kinds – residents stay active by sport fishing, yachting, walking, and biking along the waterfront.
Dining, Entertainment, and Shopping
Any local will tell you that The Breakers Hotel is the prime spot in town for a stay-cation, special night out, or just a perfect cocktail after a long week. This gorgeous spot overlooks the water and is extremely popular.
In addition to the many places in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach also offers some great spots for a fancy dinner, casual bite, or take-out.
Residents and tourists will find world-class dining and shopping, on the famous Worth Avenue, also known as the “Rodeo Drive of the East Coast” – this is the place to come if you need to do some serious retail therapy!
Things To Do
While Palm Beach may be small and quiet, it is right across the bridge from downtown West Palm Beach which can be accessed by car or boat for a taste of nightlife.
Founded in 1941, the Norton Museum of Art is the largest art museum in Florida and features American painters like Pollock and Hopper in addition to classical artists like Monet and Matisse. Their exhibitions rotate regularly, allowing you to see something new every couple of months. For live performances, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a beloved area hotspot. With a broad array of programs from ballets to orchestral productions, there is something for everyon.
Explore the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens — the famous sculptor’s former residence now serves as a public garden and sculptural exhibition hall, showing famous sculptors from around the world. If you want to tap into your artistic side, the gardens also host adult artist programs for West Palm Beach residents. Continue your relaxing afternoon with a trip to PGA National Resort & Spa, where you can play the championship course or rejuvenate at the spa. The pet-friendly, 6-mile Lake Trail runs along the Intracoastal Waterways and is great for walking, biking, or running.
In March, thousands of boats from around the world fill the waterfront for the must-see Palm Beach International Boat Show. Buy tickets to SunFest, a large waterfront music festival that brings 275,000 individuals to the area every April.
Soak up the sun on any of Palm Beach’s nearby sands — try John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, Lake Worth Beach, Juno Beach, and Palm Beach.
Schools
The top private schools in the area are:
