Palm Beach Travel Costs & Things to Do

Stay

days

Pace

Moderate

Safety

/ 5

Popularity

/ 10

OVERVIEW

Palm Beach is a small barrier island town in south eastern Florida, with grand residences, landscaped streets and luxury hotels arranged between ocean and lagoon. Commercial activity is concentrated around a compact central avenue. The destination is physically divided between gardens and lagoon, with roads and settlements linking the two. Settlement follows the relationship between beaches and lagoon, which remains visible beyond the main visitor routes.

Beach walks, architecture and gardens provide the main experiences, while nearby mainland districts offer a more varied urban scene. The town is polished, quiet and highly exclusive. Exploring beyond architecture reveals island interior, a part of the destination that short visits often miss. The relationship between beaches and gardens becomes clearest when the destination is explored over more than one area.

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THINGS TO DO

Browse Palm Beach’s principal market

Browse Palm Beach’s principal market for goods connected to Palm Beach, focusing on local makers, produce or established specialities. Check market days and avoid assuming every stall is locally made.

Shopping

1–3 hours

Admire Palm Beach’s landmark architecture

Look closely at Palm Beach’s landmark architecture for a concrete introduction to Palm Beach’s built character. Notice the materials, street setting and later changes as well as the main façade.

Architecture

1–3 hours

Find Palm Beach’s best-known beaches

Spend time at Palm Beach’s best-known beaches rather than treating every nearby beach as interchangeable. Swimming conditions, access and facilities can vary, so check locally before entering the water.

Beaches

2–5 hours

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Languages

English

Currency

United States dollar · USD

Payments

Cards widely accepted

Tipping