West Palm Beach Neighborhood
Exquisite shops, fine dining, Broadway-quality shows, a vibrant downtown, beautiful gardens, exquisite beaches, unique wildlife habitats and more
Plan your trip to West Palm Beach, FL today!
Located along Florida’s Atlantic Ocean coast, West Palm Beach offers visitors year-round excitement within easy reach of smooth-sand beaches and some of the nation’s most enticing waterways. It's a blossoming urban center with numerous cultural treasures; countless excellent restaurants; and an attractive city center with Clematis Street, Rosemary Square, Northwood Village, and Antique Row where people congregate to enjoy one-of-a-kind shops, superlative dining, and countless entertainment options. And, lest we forget, the city is just minutes away from the Atlantic Ocean, with easy access to 47 miles of some of the best beaches in the United States.
Just across Lake Worth — named after the same 19th-century General as Fort Worth, Texas — is the tiny island of Palm Beach, one of the wealthiest towns in the USA. This ritzy community was built by industrialist Henry Flagler at the turn of the 20th century; where others saw an uninhabited, desolate island, he saw a perfect haven for his rich and famous friends, and a great way to make money by charging them for getting there on his railroad.
When you arrive in West Palm Beach, it won't take long before you realize that you'll run out of time before you run out of fun places to visit and things to do. Be sure to read through our list of the top attractions in West Palm Beach.
Rosemary Square
Rosemary Square (formerly known as CityPlace) is an exciting Mediterranean-themed retail and entertainment center where tourists can literally spend all day and night without seeing everything there is to do here. Rated one of the top things to do in South Florida, this revitalized downtown area offers a variety of fun shopping, dining, entertainment, and live music experiences, or simply sit and watch an endless parade of people pass by. You can visit clothing, jewelry, or gift shops; chow down on international cuisine ranging from Tuscan to Mexican, Southwestern US, or Japanese; or build your own lunch or dinner at one of the gourmet marketplaces or cheese shops. Follow up your meal with an ice-cream, frozen yogurt, or melt-in-your-mouth chocolate treat. On weekend evenings, excellent local bands perform in the open-air Plaza. There's also an Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre, as well as the AMC CityPlace 20, which boasts 20 movie screens and technological features such as an impressive IMAX experience. You can also easily access downtown's lively main street, Clematis Street, from here on a vintage trolley.
Stroll along Ritzy Worth Avenue
On Worth Avenue, on the enchanting island of Palm Beach, local residents say that if you have to ask the price, you can't afford it. But the great thing about this street is that you don't have to buy anything to enjoy it.
Here, you'll find some of the most fashionable clothing and accessories shops anywhere, such as Brioni and Louis Vuitton, alongside fascinating antique shops. You'll also find the world's greatest jewelers and perfumeries, as well as unusual treasures like Raptis Rare Books. Also in the mix are art galleries and department stores, along with the landmark Ta-Boo Restaurant, where the Kennedys used to gather. Set back in leafy courtyards are artists' studios, large bronze statues of children playing, and cafés and gourmet food shops.
In winter, local historian Rick Rose runs Palm Beach Walking Tours, which take you into the hidden places along Worth Avenue. On these tours you'll see the home of Addison Mizner, the visionary who created Worth Avenue a century ago. Behind the home is the gravesite of Johnny Brown, the monkey who always perched on Mizner's shoulder and who once ran for Mayor of Palm Beach (and actually got some votes).
Clematis Street - Historical Heart of Downtown
Clematis Street is the historical heart of Downtown West Palm Beach. Two of the most prominent structures, the Comeau Building and Harvey Building, date from 1925 and 1927, respectively. Starting at Flagler Drive on the Intracoastal Waterway, walk west along Clematis Street and experience the varied, unique to South Florida flavor of the area’s colorful boutiques, art galleries, nightclubs, live music, restaurants, antique shops and historical landmarks. In the winter season there is the farmers’ market and the spring has SunFest. Walking south on Rosemary Avenue (the western end of Clematis) will take you straight into CityPlace.
Northwood Village - Antique Shops, Shopping Centers, Specialty Shops
Northwood Village is a funky bohemian “village” comprised of one-of-a-kind shops, galleries, restaurants and cafes. The vision of the undeveloped western “Anchor Site” includes a parking garage and mixed use development that will complement the existing historic feel.
From casual shoppers, to serious foodies, to those looking for a hip, new scene – the Village has it. Located just north of downtown West Palm Beach, the place to kick things off for fun night out is Northwood Road.
Northwood Village, located just mere miles from the hustle and bustle of Clematis St. and City Place in West Palm Beach offers the old town vibe as antique shops and boutiques line the streets. This place is great to go if you are looking to browse one of the many art galleries or have the time to search for treasure in one of the vintage shops, like Something Lively or Nancy's Vintage Warehouse. The eclectic feel isn't lost once you stop for a bite to eat either, so consider making it more than just a shopping trip - support a local restaurant while you're in the area. If you are holding out for a special occasion to get out to Northwood Village, then consider going on the last Friday of the month for the Art & Wine Promenade for wine tastings, live entertainment and many street artists. Most of the antique shops stay open late for this award-winning event so it really is the perfect time to explore the area.