Downtown West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach is one of the United States’ most prestigious and iconic cities, with a vibrant Downtown area full of upscale shopping and dining options. This sun-kissed cosmopolitan stretch along South Florida’s Gold Coast is famous around the world for both its sophistication and its carefree party atmosphere.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Worth Lagoon, Downtown West Palm Beach is a world-class urban center with unbeatable cultural attractions such as The Norton Museum of Art, Palm Beach Zoo, and the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium.

Fabulous modern apartments and condominiums provide captivating views of the Atlantic Ocean, with large balconies allowing residents to enjoy South Florida’s fantastic weather. Grand townhouses with floor-to-ceiling windows lie within enclosed residential districts lined with palm trees. These stylish homes are fitted with ultra-modern interiors and many provide access to fabulous amenities including swimming pools, tennis courts, and exercise rooms. Check out The Palm Beaches Hotels & Lodging to find the finest places to stay around Downtown West Palm Beach.

Some of the most sought-after properties have balconies facing both east and west, filling their spacious interiors with sunlight and providing magnificent panoramic views of sunrises and sunsets across the city’s stunning skyline and the Atlantic Ocean.

The palm-lined strip along Clematis Street is the vibrant heart of historic Downtown Palm Beach. This lively stretch is home to a wide selection of chic boutiques, hip bars, happening nightclubs, and a dazzling array of great restaurants offering varied international cuisine.

The area around Clematis Street and the Intracoastal Waterway hosts regular events all year-round. Each Thursday, Clematis By Night brings live music performances and stalls serving delicious food to Downtown’s waterfront.

Sunday on the Waterfront is a popular family-friendly concert series held on the third Sunday of each month. On the second Friday of each month, Screen on the Green shows family-friendly films in a laidback outdoor setting, with visitors encouraged to bring their own snacks and blankets. The Waterfront Commons beside Clematis Street also hosts a Green Market every Saturday between October and May. For five days each spring, SunFest brings some of the biggest names in music to Downtown’s waterfront. Palm Beach International Boat Show is another massively popular annual event.

One mile to Downtown’s north is the burgeoning cultural hub of Northwood Village. This trendy area is decorated with bold murals and elaborate steel sculptures. Nestled among Northwood Village’s many art galleries are a fantastic selection of shops and restaurants. Northwood Village is a great place to pick up antiques, unique home furnishings, and vintage clothing, while upscale restaurants provide a wide range of exquisite dining experiences. With everything from authentic Asian and Mediterranean cuisine to hearty southern comfort food, Northwood Village is one of South Florida’s finest dining districts.

The world-famous sands of Palm Beach are connected to Downtown via the bridges by Royal Ponciana Way and Royal Palm Way. Downtown homes are also conveniently located for accessing the world-class golf courses and clubhouses of The Everglades Club, Mar-a-Largo, and Palm Beach Country Club.

Explore the best of Downtown West Palm Beach with your very own The Palm Beaches Visitor's Guide.

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