Palm Beach, Florida travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Palm Beach is a well-to-do town on the east coast of Florida, adjacent to the larger city of West Palm Beach. Culturally known in many ways as the playground of the rich and famous; it is indeed a place full of oceanfront luxury resorts, upscale shopping centers, beautiful landscaping and architecture, nightlife opportunities, and dozens of stately mansions housing its wealthiest residents.

5 sights · 5 places to eat · 3 places to stay

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Best things about Palm Beach

Four Arts Gardens

Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

This museum features the restored home of Henry Flagler, railroad entrepreneur co-founder of Standard Oil, and the man who conceived of Florida as a tourist destination. Tour his home ($10 per person) and have high tea (…

Mar-a-Lago

A National Historic Landmark, this expansive resort and golf club was perhaps most famously known as the "Winter White House" of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Worth Avenue

Big Kapok Tree

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Nov–Apr. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 58°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jun. (climate data from nearby West Palm Beach)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
DJT President Donald J. Trump International Airport, West Palm Beach — 4 mi away (major hub). Directions
FLL Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Fort Lauderdale — 45 mi away (major hub). Directions

Nearby West Palm Beach is well-connected by rail. Long-distance trains are provided daily by Amtrak while Brightline and Tri Rail has multiple daily intercity services from Miami via Fort Lauderdale.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Big Kapok Tree, Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, Four Arts Gardens
Lunch Cafe Boulud
Afternoon Worth Avenue, Mar-a-Lago
Dinner Sloan's

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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Map

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Get in

By plane

Go Donald J Trump International Airport (DJT)

This is a small, yet highly adequate airport. While both the Miami and the Fort Lauderdale airports are busy, DJT is easy to get in and out of, and is about five minutes from downtown West Palm Beach. Travelers flying into Greater Miami, the Treasure Coast (Martin, St Lucie and Indian River Counties) or the Bahamas should strongly consider DJT.

📍 1000 Turnage Boulevard☎ +1 561 471-7420, +1 561 471-7400

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By train

By bus

The local bus operator Palm Tran runs a limited service from West Palm Beach, mainly focused on commuters.

Get around

TriRail has stops at the West Palm Beach Airport towards Magnolia Park and Miami Airport.

See

See Big Kapok Tree

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See Four Arts Gardens

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See Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

📍 1 Whitehall Way☎ +1 561-655-2833⚠ Last checked Nov 2018 — confirm before you go

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See Mar-a-Lago

A National Historic Landmark, this expansive resort and golf club was perhaps most famously known as the "Winter White House" of U.S. President Donald Trump.

📍 1100 S Ocean Blvd☎ +561 973 1450Checked Jun 2025

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