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About West Palm Beach

Welcome to West Palm Beach!

West Palm Beach is Southeast Florida’s oldest municipality, incorporated on the 5th of November 1894. Covering 57.73 square miles, this vibrant waterfront city has a 2023 estimated population of 120,932. As a central hub in Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach offers a thriving business environment alongside a refined and relaxed lifestyle for homeowners and residents.

West Palm Beach Highlights

Waterfront of West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach is famous for its stunning waterfront, vibrant arts scene and cultural attractions – such as the Norton Museum of Art and the Kravis Center for Performing Arts. Also renowned for Clematis Street’s lively nightlife, it boasts beautiful parks, upscale shopping at CityPlace, and proximity to the luxurious Palm Beach.

The Best Things to Do in West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach boasts a plethora of activities and attractions to suit people from all walks of life. From spending time in nature to shopping and fine dining, West Palm Beach is a hive of activity that makes it the perfect place to buy property in.

Shopping

The shopping scene of West Palm Beach blends high-end elegance with unique charm. Combining convenience with luxury, CityPlace (now known as The Square) is a walkable outdoor mall in West Palm Beach that offers popular stores like H&M and Lululemon alongside a four-story Restoration Hardware store, complete with its own restaurant. From The Square, a trolley can be taken to Clematis Street, which is a historic district of West Palm Beach that has long been home to the main shopping and dining in West Palm Beach. Here you can discover the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, offering a lovely shopping experience with local vendors. 

If you are a vintage lover, then your idea of paradise will be found on Antique Row, along the West Dixie Highway. Antique Row is home to over 40 independent shops packed with special antique treasures. City Girl Consignment is also a popular destination for vintage lovers, a clothes reseller the shop offers deeply discounted prices. Residents of West Palm Beach also enjoy visiting the Palm Beach Outlets, a huge 440,000 square foot shopping centre featuring over 130 shops and restaurants encompassing everything from Tommy Hilfiger and Nike to Starbucks and Bath & Body Works. If you enjoy shopping, West Palm Beach is the place for you!

West Palm Beach Shopping at CityPlace
West Palm Beach Museum

Museums

West Palm Beach boasts a rich cultural scene, home to a variety of museums that cater to diverse interests. From fine art and history to science and nature, these museums offer engaging exhibitions and educational experiences for all ages. Visitors can explore the city’s heritage, creativity and natural beauty through West Palm Beach’s iconic museums.

The most popular West Palm Beach museums are:

Norton Museum of Art – A museum founded in 1941 by Ralph Hubbard Norton and his wife Elizabeth Calhoun Norton, home to a permanent collection of over 8200 works and five departments – Photography, Chinese, American, European and Contemporary.

Cox Science Center & Aquarium – A center dedicated to the exploration of science and making science exciting to people of all ages. Along with the aquarium, the establishment has helped to educate over 300,000 students, teachers, and visitors. 

Richard & Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum – A museum dedicated to the collection, preservation and sharing of the rich cultural history of Palm Beach County. The creation of the Richard & Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum served as a place to showcase the history of Palm Beach heritage dating back over 12,000 years.

Palm Beach Maritime Museum – An educational centre and museum exhibiting the early maritime history of the Palm Beach area. The Maritime Museum demonstrates the influence that the sea has had on the settlement and growth of West Palm Beach and surrounding areas. The Maritime Museum is located on two sites – one in Currie Park and one on Peanut Island.

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens – An establishment dedicated to enriching lives through history, nature and art. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Norton House is home to a collection of 250 rare species of tropical palms, native plants and cycads

Sports

West Palm Beach offers abundant natural beauty, from pristine beaches and scenic waterfronts to lush parks and nature preserves. The location’s year-round warm climate makes it a hotspot for outdoor lovers, providing an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts to enjoy their passion.

Top Sports Attractions in West Palm Beach

Ice Hockey – West Palm Beach is home to Palm Beach Ice Works, a 58,000-square-foot facility equipped with an Olympic-sized 100×200-foot slab of ice. As South Florida’s newest skating facility, Palm Beach Ice Works welcomes both professional hockey players and figure skaters, in addition to offering recreational activities for the public.

Equestria – West Palm Beach is home to the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, a custom-built establishment featuring 128 stalls for horse stabling. The center is also home to the Western Event Arena, encompassing 37500 square feet of eventing space, and the Flex Fence Arena, boasting 27,000 square feet of horse riding space.

Croquet – The National Croquet Center is located in West Palm Beach, the World’s largest dedicated facility for croquet. Constructed in 2002, the center is home to 12 full-sized championship lawns and a 19,000-square-foot clubhouse that can cater to events of up to 600 guests. 

Swimming – The Warren Hawkins Aquatic Center is a 25m, 8-lane swimming facility. It also boasts two deep water slides, a splash pad and a wadding pool making it the perfect place for people of all ages to enjoy. West Palm Beach is also home to Shark Park 561, an outdoor adventure park that offers everything from cable wakeboarding to kneeboarding and a floating obstacle park.

Golf – West Palm Beach is home to The Park golf course, an 18-hole course designed by Gil Hanse, Dirk Ziff and Jim Wagner. The facility offers the opportunity for people of all backgrounds and abilities to enjoy the sport of golf, catering to both experienced players and those who are looking to take lessons to better their play.

Dining

Dining in West Palm Beach is a culinary adventure, featuring a diverse array of restaurants that cater to every palate. From upscale waterfront dining to trendy bistros on Clematis Street and international cuisine, West Palm Beach offers a vibrant food scene that reflects its multicultural vibe and coastal charm. 

Restaurants

Some of the highlights of dining in West Palm Beach include chef-led spots like Tropical Smokehouse, a vibrant Floribbean barbeque restaurant, and Grato, famed for its wood-fired pizza. West Palm Beach is also famous for its variety of international cuisines, encompassing everything from authentic Cuban cuisine at the Havana Restaurant to the Queen of Sheeba’s Ethiopian culinary experience. There are countless upscale dining and eateries located at The Square and on Clematis Street, with West Palm Beach transforming into a food lover’s paradise. 

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Living in West Palm Beach

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Living in West Palm Beach offers a blend of urban and coastal lifestyles, with vibrant cultural attractions, diverse dining options and beautiful natural surroundings. Residents enjoy year-round outdoor activities, a relaxing atmosphere and a strong sense of community, making West Palm Beach the ideal location for everyone, from families to young professionals. 

Pros of Living in West Palm Beach

  • Beautiful weather and plenty of sunny days
  • Healthy job market, particularly in hospitality, tourism and healthcare
  • Abundant entertainment options, including sports, culture and dining

Cons of Living in West Palm Beach

  • High tourism influx
  • Risk of hurricanes and tropical storms
  • Presence of mosquitoes due to tropical climate

If you are considering making West Palm Beach your home, reach out to West Palm Beach Properties to explore the possibilities of investment options in the vibrant city of West Palm Beach. Whether you are drawn in by the sunny weather, the variety of entertainment or healthy job market, West Palm Beach Properties can help you find the perfect property to buy in West Palm Beach

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