West Palm Beach: Best Things to Do
BEST TIME TO VISIT
To avoid the hottest temperature and biggest crowds, the best time to visit West Palm Beach is at the end of spring (April to May) and the beginning of fall (September to October).
SIGHTSEEING
West Palm Beach is filled with many interesting spots to visit. This coastal city also has beautiful landscapes you don't want to miss. Sightseeing in West Palm Beach should be your first vacation agenda. In this city, you will see artists and craftsmen displaying their works on the side of the building. We recommend you to come to Palm Beach Zoo. In this zoo, you can meet various animals from different countries. You should also visit Manatee Lagoon. It's an educational center where you can see seasonal wild manatee, hands-on exhibits, and also a gift shop to buy souvenirs.
Manatee Lagoon
Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
DOWNTOWN
CityPlace is an urban center where tourists can spend all day and all night. This is one of the biggest attractions in South Florida, where you can enjoy shopping, dining, entertainment, live music, happy vibes, and colorful parades of people. In this place, there clothing, jewelry, or gift shops. If we can say, this place is where yesterday's “funky” mingle with “trendy” tomorrow. If you're hungry, you can eat at the food stalls that serve Tuscan to Mexican, Southwest, and Japanese cuisines.
CityPlace Tower
SHOPPING
Clematis Street News Stand is located off the beach of the city with various interesting items to buy. This gift shop also provides drinks, snacks, and candies to buy. If you’re looking for typical souvenirs from West Palm Beach, this place is highly recommended. There’s also Sea Shell City, located at the Levering Road, just off the beach. This gift shop offers interesting souvenirs and gifts to buy such as beach amenities and other cute things.
Clematis Street News Stand
Sea Shell City
FOOD & DRINK
West Palm Beach is home to various cuisines from many countries. But mostly you’ll find seafood alongside the oceanfront restaurants. You can also easily find steakhouse and Italian cuisine in other restaurants. The beer and drinks are also worth trying in various bars and clubs alongside the beach.
CULTURE
The culture of the city is quite diverse because it's mix of many cultures. You’ll find the English American as the most spoken language throughout the city. But, you’ll notice some accents from different places as well.
HOTEL
West Palm Beach offers a variety of places to stay for every kind of vacation. You can try staying at The Casa Grand View, one of the best hotels in the city. This hotel offers the intimate triple-A 4-Diamond bed with Caribbean island breakfast vibes. If you’re looking for the modern one, you can stay at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa with a family-friendly place to stay. This hotel has Aquanuts kids, a place for kids to play with water.
Casa Grandview
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
RESTAURANT
Avocado Grill is one of the most popular restaurants in the downtown of West Palm Beach. First opened in 2014, the restaurant always provides a good and comfy place to eat with indoor-outdoor seating. The atmosphere presents the best experience of eating in the downtown of the city. Another good place to eat is Grato, a casual designed restaurant that attracts the crowd. Just like other indoor designed restaurants, you’ll find your own unique experience eating at this place.
Avocado Grill
Grato
CAFE
Subculture Coffee is one of the most favorite places to have a cup of coffee and get the work done. The elegant and casual design of the place creates the best atmosphere to have a good conversation with your travel buddies. If you're in West Palm Beach for a business trip, this cafe lets you finish your deadlines at the right time. Johan's Joe - Swedish Coffee House is another best place to have a cup of coffee. The owner is associated with IKEA. No wonder if the look of the coffee shop is quite elegant and casual. This makes this cafe is often crowded.
Subculture Coffee
Johan's Joe Swedish Coffee House
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar is a complete bar-restaurant for those who look for a comfortable place to eat and drink at the same time. Limon is the Spanish language for lime and they indeed serve the best lime drinks in town. The casual and elegant style will take you to the next level of the drinking experience. You can also visit another place like Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen, a music live bar with a great atmosphere and scene. The bar is open till late at night that you can have the best drinking experience while in West Palm Beach.
Dr Limon Ceviche Bar - West Palm Beach
Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen
INTERESTING PLACE
Meyer Amphitheater is an interesting place located in the heart of West Palm Beach. This 10,000 square foot shell is just next to the Intracoastal Waterway. Throughout the year, many interesting special events are held here. It is also used as a concert venue. Manatee Lagoon is the FPL Eco-Discovery Center. This is a free attraction in Palm Beach County that offers the opportunity to see the manatee up close and learn all about this endangered species. There are exhibits that educate visitors about the history of manatees, also learn about Lake Worth Lagoon, where these manatees live.
Meyer Amphitheater
Manatee Lagoon
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
One of the biggest tourist attractions in West Palm Beach is Ragtops Motorcars Palm Beach. It's a monument to American Road and the cars. Here, you can see some unique classic cars. Some cars here are actually for sale. West Palm Beach offers a zoo and conservation community where you can see interesting species and study them through animal experiences and educational programs. This zoo displays animals from Florida, Tropics, Asia and the Islands.
Ragtops Motorcars Palm Beach
Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
