The Palm Beaches
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A Family Escape That Exceeds Expectations
The Palm Beaches are paradise for the whole family - you’ll find fun activities for kids around every corner (and plenty for adults to love, too). From amazing animal encounters to exciting water parks, there is no shortage of attractions and activities to keep every member of the family entertained.
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At the top of the list of kid-friendly activities: the beach! Our 47 miles of coastline invites families to snorkel vibrant reefs, go for a paddle, hop in a boat or build sandcastles on one of our beautiful beach parks. Sea turtles are some of our most beloved residents in The Palm Beaches, and kids can learn all about them at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach. Don’t miss Lion Country Safari, where you can cruise by big cats, rhinos, ostriches and more from the comfort of your car, while Manatee Lagoon lets kids discover Florida’s beloved “sea cows.” Thrill seekers will enjoy Fun Depot in Lake Worth and Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach.
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This summer, discover your playful side while exploring the diversity of things to do in The Palm Beaches – and stretch your dollar! The Love The Palm Beaches Savings Pass gives you exclusive access to discounts at more than 20 area attractions. Elevate your vacation this summer in The Palm Beaches by visiting thepalmbeaches.com/savings.
Explore Our 39 Towns
In The Palm Beaches, genuine hospitality is a way of life, and our vibrant blend of people, cultures and coastal towns welcomes everyone. Here, there are 39 towns to explore, which are home to more than 160 golf courses and 200+ cultural attractions – we aren’t known as Florida’s Golf Capital and Florida’s Cultural Capital for nothing. Immerse yourself in the colorful culture and nightlife of West Palm Beach, soak up the unspoiled beauty of Jupiter, travel back in time to the Gilded Age in historic Palm Beach, and sample the boundless art and culinary treasures of Boca Raton. In between, dozens more coastal towns await —from funky Delray Beach to the golf haven of Palm Beach Gardens.
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Pristine sands and warm Gulf Stream waters stretch from Jupiter to Boca Raton for 47 miles of beaches. The Palm Beaches are the closest place in North America to the Gulf Stream current, an oceanic conveyor belt of warm, clear water that attracts sea turtles, tropical fish, sailfish, goliath grouper and dolphins. This unique proximity to the Gulf Stream maintains comfortable ocean temperatures for divers and snorkelers to explore more than 160+ artificial reefs and an abundance of deep-water wrecks.
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When it is time to relax, enjoy a meal at an award-winning restaurant, or unwind with some retail therapy at one of our beautiful shopping districts. The Palm Beaches’ critically-acclaimed culinary scene offers more than 2,000 dining venues, five celebrated chefs, five food and drink tours, 19+ breweries, one organic winery and four operating distilleries – providing an abundant and diverse array of dining options, for any type of palate. World renowned shopping district Worth Avenue, designed by Addison Mizner, spans three blocks from the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway. Its lush courtyard “vias,” street-lined palm trees and bougainvillea bushes add to outdoor shopping area’s charm, and the high-end designer names and specialty boutique shops are complemented by personalized service.
America’s First Resort Destination
In The Palm Beaches, known as America’s First Resort Destination, you’ll find lodging options for every type of traveler, from historic luxury resorts where elegant pools and gourmet dining are just the beginning of the experience, as well as boutique inns and beachfront vacation rentals. Families can take advantage of on-site amenities like kids' clubs, water slides, ice cream shops, and play areas to keep the young ones busy, while the adults unwind on the putting green or relax at the spa. Here, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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The Breakers Palm Beach has hosted U.S. presidents and foreign nobility on its historic and unapologetically luxurious oceanfront property. PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens is a year-round oasis for golfers and spa-lovers, hosting one of golf’s top competitions, the Honda Classic, each February. The modern Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is the perfect spot for families with their Aquanuts kid’s club, giving you the chance to unwind and sip a pineapple-infused margarita while dipping your toes in the warm white sand. Explore all there is to do at The Boca Raton, including the swanky Beach Club and one of the top-rated spas in the world. And the Hilton West Palm Beach, situated at the heart of WPB downtown, is perfect for anyone who wants to be right at the center of the action!
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For a more intimate, boutique-hotel experience, try the roaring 1920s glamour of The Brazilian Court Hotel, one of the best hotels in Palm Beach. The elegant Spanish Colonial architecture makes this historic hotel a true gem. Or if you prefer to be in the middle of it all, stay right among the shops, art galleries and restaurants on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach at The Colony Hotel & Cabana Club, family owned and operated since 1935.