The Perfect Palm Beach, Florida Travel Guide (Updated 2026)
Think of beautifully maintained greenery, top notch resorts, and white sand beaches with inviting blue water. From the shopping to the legendary hotels you will feel like you are in a movie while in Palm Beach. Read on to discover all the best this beautiful city has to offer in this Palm Beach, Florida Travel Guide.
I have been to Palm Beach on a few different occasions and have loved it every time. It is truly a unique place that deserves more attention than it gets. Palm Beach has a mix of old Florida vibes and the glamor of the uber rich making for a one of a kind destination.
This post is all about your Palm Beach, Florida Travel Guide.
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About Palm Beach
Plugs - Type A & B
Safety - Palm Beach is very safe. Just take normal precautions!
When To Go To Palm Beach
South Florida in the winter and spring (December - April) is best. My favorite month in Florida is March because of the perfect weather and lack of seaweed in the ocean.
Summer and fall in Florida is extremely hot and it is hurricane season so I do not recommend visiting then.
The holidays are very well done in Palm Beach. The decorations and the holiday activities are flawless in shopping plazas and hotels.
Where To Stay In Palm Beach
Luxury Palm Beach Hotel The Breakers - The Breakers might be the best hotel I have ever stayed at and it is my top choice when visiting Palm Beach. The decor is elegantly antique, the appliances are flawless, and the service is incredible. The Breakers is a mansion straight out of the Great Gatsby... except in Florida.
Middle Range Palm Beach Hotel The White Elephant - The White Elephant is much smaller than the Breakers and a bit more affordable. You will have clean and comfortable rooms, Palm Beach style decor, and amazing service. I have stayed in the White Elephant on Nantucket and it was amazing, so be sure to checkout the Palm Beach location if you are looking for something a little less pricey than the Breakers.
Middle Range Palm Beach Hotel Eau Palm Beach Resort - Eau is a huge resort with two pools located on the water. Perfect for a family vacation Eau Palm Beach Resort has all of the amenities you can think of - a stunning spa, kids club, restaurants, bars, and more.
Budget Palm Beach Hotel The Ambassador Hotel - The Ambassador Hotel is budget friendly, but still pricey in my book. Located on the water you will have everything you need at the Ambassador Hotel - a swimming pool, beach access, restaurant, bar, fitness center, and more.
Getting To Palm Beach
The Bright Line - City hopping in Florida? The Bright Line is a new train system in Florida connecting the cities with a high speed train. With stops in Orlando, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura, and Miami, the Bright Line has made being a tourist in Florida so much easier.
Flying - The easiest airport to fly into is the West Palm Beach Airport to get to Palm Beach, but this airport has limited flights. You can fly into Fort Lauderdale rent a car and drive or take the Bright Line to Palm Beach. Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach is 40 minutes to and hour by car and 35 minutes on the Bright Line.
How To Get Around Palm Beach
The Palm Beach Free Bee- The Palm Beach free bee gives you free rides if you are in the downtown area. All you need to do is download the Cricut app and request a ride.
Walking - Walking is great if you are going to and from the beach, your hotel, and Worth Ave.
Biking - You will find bikes all around Palm Beach. People often bike to coffee shops and the beach.
Uber - Uber is probably the most expensive, but convenient way to get around Palm Beach. If you are staying in a centrally located hotel that you won't need ubers as much.
How Long To Stay In Palm Beach
Palm Beach is a great destination for a family vacation. Stay for a week over your kids break, or a weekend with you girlfriends. Palm Beach is perfect for any occasion - sun, shopping, and food!
If you just want to see the sights than you will need no more than two days - a perfect weekend destination!
What To Do In Palm Beach
Worth Ave
Worth Ave is a ritzy shopping area located right next to the beach and within walking distance of many hotels such as the White Elephant and The Breakers. You will find high end stores like Gucci, Lilly Pulitzer, Akris, Aerin, and more on Worth Ave.
There are no affordable shops or restaurants on Worth Ave, I just like to window shop and enjoy the atmosphere. Wandering through Worth Ave is a treat because of the Spanish architecture, beautiful flowers, and lovely lounging spaces. Be sure to walk down the inviting alleyways to find stunning gardens and more shops.
Palm Beach Lake Trail
The Palm Beach Lake Trail is the perfect running, walking, and biking route. Spanning 9 miles, the Palm Beach Lake Trail is located on the westside of Palm Beach Island and gives you a great view of the city and water.
Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, or Whitehall is a 100,000 square foot 75 room mansion sitting adjacent to The Breakers. Whitewall was built in 1886 and gives us a look into the past of Palm Beach.
The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum is a must see on you weekend in Palm Beach, and perfect for a rainy day.
The Square
The Square is located across the bridge in West Palm Beach. In The Square you will find great restaurants and more affordable shopping.
Some of my favorite restaurants in the square are El Camino, True Food Kitchen, and City Pizza.
For shopping you will find stores like Anthropologie, lululemon, and H&M. I forgot to bring a swimsuit on my weekend to Palm Beach, so the Square saved me with some affordable options.
Norton Museum of Art
The Norton Museum of Art holds exhibitions that change from season to season, programs for locals such as art classes, and an insanely good restaurant.
The current exhibitions on display are Past Lives: Performance Art through the Camera, Classic Blues: Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Indigo-Dyed Textiles, and Symbolic Messages in Chinese Animal Paintings.
The Restaurant at the Norton Museum of Art is no museum cafeteria. The atmosphere is sleek and modern, diners have the option to eat indoors or in the beautiful Robert B. Goergen Garden. The food is exquisite, made by former lead chef at the Breakers, Chef Jair Solis Mendoza. The Restaurant at the Norton Museum of Art offers private dining as well.
Go To The Beach
With crystal clear water and white sand the beaches in Palm Beach are spectacular, and a must visit on your weekend in Palm Beach. The beaches in Palm Beach are known for being very quiet and for the most part, seaweed free. Depending on the time of year you visit you will either have a lot of seaweed or a little. You will find the most seaweed in June and July.
Going to the beach is free. If you are from the northeast you will know that there is usually a fee to enter the beach, but in Florida it is free.
Where To Eat In Palm Beach
El Camino - If you are looking for something on the affordable side, but still delicious head over to El Camino. El Camino serves amazing mexican food and drinks. You will find a young environment with loud music and good food at El Camino.
Seafood Bar at The Breakers - The Seafood Bar at the Breakers is a great lunch or dinner restaurant that offers stunning views of the water are top notch seafood. It can get pricey quick at the Breakers so be aware of what you are ordering.
Lola 41 - Lola 41 is an upscale bistro that serves delectable asian fusion provisions and unique drinks. I love the sushi at Lola!
Subculture Coffee - Subculture is a great place to get any work done, or enjoy a quality cup of coffee.
Where To Go From Palm Beach
Winter Park - Winter Park is an adorable town just north of Orlando. You will find brick roads lined with amazing restaurants and shops on Park Ave, boat tours of Lake Virginia, and so much more in Winter Park.
Delray Beach - Delray Beach is a short drive from Palm Beach. The toned down version of Miami is one of my favorite towns in Florida. Learn why in my post all about Delray Beach.
Miami - Miami is such an amazing city. It is a melting pot of culture with Little Havana and many locals speaking Spanish, Miami is like Latin America. More on Miami here.
Palm Beach Wrap Up
Palm Beach is easily one of the best weekend destinations in the USA. If you are looking for a little bit of sunshine and luxury you will love Palm Beach. I hope you have the best weekend in Palm Beach! If you liked this post be sure to checkout our guides to Miami, Orlando, and Coral Gables!
Happy Travels,
Daisy
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