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Before you go
Your trip to West Palm Beach.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
West Palm Beach – Florida Destination Palm Beach
How to get there
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Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) West Palm Beach · 5 km
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Brightline West Palm Beach Station 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is about 5 km from downtown. The Brightline station downtown has trains to Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Orlando, and I-95 runs west of the city. From the waterfront, bridges lead to the island of Palm Beach.
How many days
One day for downtown, the waterfront and the Norton Museum of Art; two days to add Manatee Lagoon and either Lion Country Safari or the Rapids water park.
When to go
From December to April days are usually dry and mild. From May to October it’s hot and humid, with afternoon showers. Manatee Lagoon hosts more manatees on cold winter days, generally from November to March. Hurricane season runs from June to November.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
For downtown and the waterfront, no: there are trolley buses downtown with no fare and the island of Palm Beach is one bridge away. For Lion Country Safari, which is driven through by car, and for the Rapids water park, a car is necessary.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in West Palm Beach
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Morning
Norton Museum of Art
Start at the Norton Museum of Art, in the south of downtown, with collections of American, European and Chinese art and photography, plus a sculpture garden.
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Afternoon
Waterfront and Clematis Street
Walk along the Lake Worth Lagoon waterfront, with views of the island of Palm Beach, and go up Clematis Street, the main downtown street with shops and cafés.
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Late afternoon
Manatee Lagoon
Go to Manatee Lagoon, in Riviera Beach to the north, to see the exhibits about the manatee and, on cold winter days, the animals in the warm water by the power plant.
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Evening
Dinner in the center
Return downtown and dine on one of the streets around Clematis Street or at CityPlace, the shopping and restaurant area to the south.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in West Palm Beach?
Visit the Norton Museum of Art, walk the waterfront and Clematis Street, see manatees at Manatee Lagoon in winter and, outside the city, drive the Lion Country Safari or spend a day at the Rapids water park.
How to get from West Palm Beach to Miami?
By Brightline train in just over an hour, by the regional Tri-Rail, or via I-95 — about 110 km by car.
Does West Palm Beach have a beach?
The city sits on the lagoon and has no ocean beach. The nearest beaches are across the bridges on the island of Palm Beach, and in Riviera Beach and Singer Island to the north.
How many days to stay in West Palm Beach?
One day for downtown and the Norton Museum; two days to include Manatee Lagoon and Lion Country Safari or the Rapids water park.