Palm Beach County

Discover the 47 miles of palm-tree-lined beaches, world-class golf courses, first-rate cultural attractions and distinctive oceanfront resorts in Palm Beach County.

Located just 45 minutes north of the mayhem of Miami, soothing Palm Beach County is a destination that has been refined with time. For more than 100 years this naturally beautiful string of beachside communities has welcomed visitors to its sun-kissed resorts. Kick back and relax on a pristine, white sand beach, enjoy celeb chef dining and venture deep into the everglades for an exciting eco-adventure all in one day - all in the Palm Beaches.

This diverse part of Florida, which is regularly dubbed Florida's cultural capital, boasts world-class shopping and spas, and a vast array dining opportunities, many cultural and historical sites, fantastic nightlife, museums and family attractions. Between them, the County's many eclectic towns and cities, referred to as "The Palm Beaches" offer something for everyone.

Neighbouring Fort Lauderdale with its international cruise port, Palm Beach County is a great choice for Cruise and Stay visitors, as well as those looking to compliment the excitement and chaos of Miami, with the laidback style and sophistication of one of The Palm Beaches.

West Palm Beach

A longstanding reputation as a playground for the wealthy, West Palm Beach has a way of making any visitor feel privileged! Shop along famous Worth Avenue, lunch at a trendy restaurant, cruise past one of the many famous mansions or kick back on the beach. There's no shortage of world-class museums, street fairs, restaurants and family attractions, with most of the action taking place downtown in the Clematis Street District or neighbouring Cityplace.

Delray Beach

Kick back and relax in laidback Delray Beach, known as "The Village by the Sea". This quirky town, midway between Miami and Palm Beach, boasts great golf courses, the Blue Anchor pub imported, brick by brick, from Fleet Street and lots of quirky boutiques, art galleries and outdoor dining on Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray. Flip flops and surf shorts and order of the day here as are a bucket and spade for building sandcastles on the sprawling public beach and when the sun sets over the Atlantic Ocean there's no shortage of entertainment and heady nightlife right into the small hours.

Jupiter

Located on the northern tip of Palm Beach County, only 3 hours south of Orlando, family friendly Jupiter is calm and quiet with some of the County's best stretches shoreline and fantastic golf courses. Jupiter is home to the Jupiter Lighthouse and Museum which offers climbing tours of the landmark constructed in 1860. Also, don't miss the Blowing Rocks Preserve, which marvels visitors with its largest stretch of Anastasia limestone on the Atlantic coast. Long walks, seafood and golf are the order of the day.

Boca Raton

Boca Raton is Palm Beach County's most southerly city and less than half an hour's drive from Miami. This stylish and sophisticated hot spot boasts great restaurants, art galleries, quiet relaxing beaches with excellent water sports and lots of family friendly fun. Boca is welcome respite from the mayhem of Miami and famous for Addison Mizner's famous pink resort, the Boca Raton Resort and Club.

Don't miss/highlights:

Lion Country Safari - Offering all the excitement of an Orlando theme park without the queues, Florida's only drive-through safari and walk-through amusement park offers thrilling animal encounters and interactive demonstrations and loads of family friendly fun.

Worth Avenue - West Palm Beach - The Rodeo Drive of the East coast! - Shop at Chanel and Tiffany's then lunch at one of the many trendy bistros.

Atlantic Avenue - Delray Beach - Outdoor street side dining, and eclectic mix of art galleries and boutiques and great nightlife.

Clematis Street - Downtown West Palm Beach - A vibrant dining, entertainment and shopping district leading to the intra coastal waterway promenade. Head here on a Thursday evening for Clematis by night - a free explosion of live music, nightlife, art & crafts and excitement for all the family.

CityPlace - Downtown West Palm Beach - Reminiscent of an Italian town centre, enjoy al fresco dining, shopping, and live music in this bustling entertainment district.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens - Delray Beach - Nature and culture collide at one of the best Japanese gardens outside of Japan. Stoll through the six distinctive gardens, take part in an authentic tea ceremony, and enjoy the rotating exhibitions that celebrate Japanese heritage.

Golf - Dubbed Florida's Golf Capital, Palm Beach boats over 160 golf courses and several luxury golf resorts.