Palm Beach Island
Worth Avenue
Four blocks of the world's finest shopping — Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Cartier. The hidden courtyards (vias) are architectural gems.
The Breakers
More than a hotel — a Palm Beach institution since 1896. Italian Renaissance style, Ocean Ballroom, HMF cocktail bar.
The Social Season
Thanksgiving through Easter. International Red Cross Ball, Preservation Foundation events, Norton Museum galas.
Royal Poinciana Way
Recently revitalized with Sant Ambroeus and new boutiques.
The Lake Trail
Scenic walking and cycling path along the western shore.
West Palm Beach
Clematis Street & Downtown
Revitalized heart with restaurants, bars, and shops. New residential towers attract a younger demographic.
The Norton Museum of Art
Distinguished collection spanning 7,000 years. Norman Foster expansion doubled gallery space.
CityPlace (Rosemary Square)
Open-air lifestyle center with upscale retail and dining.
Northwood Village
Emerging arts district — West Palm Beach's answer to Wynwood.
Finance & Tech Migration
Major destination for hedge funds and tech companies relocating from New York.
Dining
Palm Beach Island
Café Boulud (French-American, power lunch), Sant Ambroeus (Italian elegance), Buccan (innovative small plates), The Breakers' HMF, Renato's (old-school Italian).
West Palm Beach
Elisabetta's Ristorante (Italian, CityPlace), Grato (farm-to-table), Pistache French Bistro (Clematis waterfront), Hullabaloo (creative American), The Regional Kitchen (Southern-inspired).
Practical Information
Airport
PBI is 10 minutes from downtown, 15 from Palm Beach island. Signature Flight Support and Atlantic Aviation for private jets.
Getting Around
Brightline to Fort Lauderdale (30 min) and Miami (60 min).
Where to Stay
The Breakers (iconic, 538 rooms), Four Seasons Resort (ultra-luxury beachfront), The Colony Hotel (boutique since 1947), The Ben (best on mainland).
Best Time
"The Season" runs Thanksgiving through Easter. January-March is peak.