- The third-wealthiest city in America, Palm Beach, a barrier island connected by bridges to the mainland, is home to dozens of billionaires and looks every inch the playground for the rich and famous. Life here revolves around charity balls, designer shopping and cocktail-soaked lunches.
Palm Beach has a way of making any visitor feel privileged.Palm Beach Picture Gallery Copyright © 2024 Gabriela BranisteanuPalm Beach, town, Palm Beach county, southeastern Florida, is located on a narrow barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean (east) and Lake Worth (west). The latter, actually a lagoon (part of the Intracoastal Waterway), is bridged to West Palm Beach. In 1878 a shipwrecked cargo of coconuts was washed onto the barren, sandy beach and took root. Early settlers also gathered the nuts and planted them to create a palm-shaded haven, which was named Palm City in 1880. Renamed Palm Beach in 1887, it developed as a resort after Henry M. Flagler extended the Florida East Coast Railway to West Palm Beach in 1894 and opened his Royal Poinciana Hotel (later demolished). Palm Beach was frequented by the wealthy and famous and has remained one of the most luxurious winter resorts in the United States, with hotels, clubs, private estates, and yacht facilities.
With nearly 30 tropical beach parks spanning more than 75 kilometers along the Atlantic Ocean and 160 sun-soaked golf courses, beautiful Palm Beach County, also known as The Palm Beaches, is an inviting escape. No matter your interest, age or budget, the area offers a range of activities from the Atlantic coast to the northern edge of Everglades National Park. Relax on the beach; fish, paddle or snorkel in pristine waterways; or stroll the shops for souvenirs.
The island of Palm Beach is home to legendary resorts, exquisite mansions and historic landmarks, including Henry Flagler's former residence, now the Flagler Museum.
Lined with stately palm trees, the shopping nirvana of Worth Avenue is known worldwide.
Palm Beach Island's Gilded Age architecture will captivate, as will the chic restaurants and a winter highlight, the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival.
Golf here affords views along the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway and Lake Worth Lagoon.
From the beaches to the golf courses, Palm Beach/West Palm Beach has places for both relaxing and getting after it. There are opera halls, performance arenas and festivals for you to soak up local culture or catch a big name act. If you're coming with a family, you'll want to be sure to check out attractions like the zoo and some of the mini-golf courses.
Soak up the sun in The Palm Beaches along the water’s edge, take a dip in the ocean or book a leisurely boat cruise. For a full outdoor adventure, go to John D. MacArthur State Park and kayak to Munyon Island for hiking or picnicking.
Relax or hunt for seashells on the park’s more than 3 kilometers of beaches. From early May through late August, the park is a prime nesting ground for loggerhead, green and leatherback sea turtles. Learn more about the area’s sea turtles at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, a nonprofit sea turtle research, rehabilitation and educational institution that promotes conservation of ocean ecosystems. Near MacArthur Park is Singer Island, a picturesque oceanfront neighborhood with easy access to snorkeling, diving and biking.
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