This Florida hot spot is picturesque — and ready to party.
With its pretty palm-lined streets, West Palm Beach, Florida's busy downtown overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway. Though the bustling city can’t claim a beach of its own, it remains a top vacation spot, with great restaurants, cultural attractions and nightlife. Roam trendy Northwood Village to browse galleries and shops, and don’t miss Clematis Street, the main downtown thoroughfare. Best of all, soft sand beaches and the clear, blue Atlantic are always just a five-minute drive away.
Explore West Palm Beach
- Clematis Street
- Northwood Village
- Rosemary Square
Clematis Street
Overview
The convivial spirit of downtown West Palm Beach reaches its peak at Clematis Street. Explore its vibrant murals, hip coffee shops, and wine bars and restaurants, many of which have alfresco seating.
Known For
Shopping, Dining, Nightlife
Northwood Village
Overview
This artsy enclave covers seven blocks, just north of downtown. The best time to browse the area is the last Friday of each month, during Art Night Out. You can wander galleries and shops with a glass of wine in hand, or enjoy dinner at one of the many popular restaurants. Love architecture? Drive through nearby Historic Northwood to see beautiful residences built during Florida’s 1920 boom era.
Known For
Dining, Shopping, Art Galleries
Rosemary Square
Overview
Also known as the Square, this shopping and dining district in downtown West Palm Beach features an open-air plaza and a convivial, family-friendly atmosphere. It’s an ideal location to have dinner, catch a movie or enjoy an evening of live music under the Wishing Tree, a stunning LED sculpture of a leafy, 26-foot-tall banyan tree, which changes colors at regular intervals.
Known For
Dining, Shopping, Restaurants, Live Music
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Explore the Culture, Cuisine and Shopping in West Palm Beach, Florida
Discover Downtown
Clematis Street is the convivial heart of downtown West Palm Beach. You’ll see why when you visit this palm-lined street’s cafés, wine bars and restaurants. Come nightfall, it’s time to visit Northwood Village to browse art galleries and shops.
Museum Hop
Explore the cultural offerings of West Palm Beach. Visit the Norton Museum of Art, host to a large permanent collection, and the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, where you can view monolithic sculptures in a jungle-like two-acre garden.
Meet Wild Animals and Local Plant Life
Spend your afternoon walking the 23 tropical acres of the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society to see Malayan tigers and Mexican spider monkeys. Later, rub shoulders with locals at Grandview Public Market, a popular 12-vendor food hall.