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Every enquiry is handled by a single villa specialist. They'll match you to the right property based on your group, dates and priorities.

From first conversation to checkout, the same person stays with you.

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Airport & transfers

Gateway options depend on your villa; your specialist will advise on typical transfer times and the smoothest route.

Local towns & services

Nearby shops, dining and day-to-day essentials are usually a short drive in and around West Palm Beach.

Popular day trips

Regional highlights vary by route and season; we can suggest realistic timings from your villa shortlist.

Dining & markets

Evenings out from local markets to restaurant rows—ask us for curated picks and sensible drive expectations.

WPB downtown

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Palm Beach

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Jupiter north

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Best things to do in West Palm Beach, Florida

Best things to do in West Palm Beach, Florida

The Sunshine State is the place where people come to and if you are looking for entertainment, West Palm Beach has it all.

For the best, exciting things to do and see in West Palm Beach, here's our top picks of the best West Palm Beach attractions, restaurants, bars and more, you won't want to miss.

Best things to do in West Palm Beach:

Best things to do in West Palm Beach:

Get up close and personal with over 1000 animals at the Lion Country Safari, where you'll see lions, giraffes, monkeys and more. Spread across 600 acres of grounds, there are also animal displays, animal meets, feeding times, rides, restaurants to enjoy at Florida's only drive-through safari.

Other top animal experiences in West Palm Beach include Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society and Manatee Lagoon.

For the best museum in the West Palm Beach area, head over to the South Florida Science Museum and Aquarium. This modest-sized museum is bursting with fascinating, interactive exhibits, live shows, trails, a planetarium, children's play areas and a 10,000 gallon aquarium housing all kinds of species of marine animals from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean.

For more culture head to the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum or the Norton Museum of Art where you'll find plenty of art history from America and around the world.

Over 42 electrifying slides, rides and attractions at Rapids Water Park make an exhilarating day out for the whole family. The focus here is on thrill so you'll find more than 35 sensational water slides for children and adults, a lazy river, wave pool, children's play areas, restaurants and more.

For something more serene, the Mounts Botanical Garden, the Apoxee Wilderness Trail and Okeeheelee Park all make it possible to escape into nature for the day.

Uncover the unique habitat of the Grassy Waters Preserve on the 4.7 mile Apoxee Wilderness Trail. Grassy Waters is a 23 square mile wetlands wilderness, home to a vast range of birds, deer, alligators and other swamp wildlife. The Apoxee Trail is just one of a number of hiking routes you can take through this fascinating nature reserve

See over 2000 different types of tropical and sub-tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, roses, cactuses, flowers and botanicals at the Mounts Botanical Garden.

Located over 14 acres of grounds, Mounts Botanical Garden features 25 garden, each garden beautifully landscaped in its own style with stunning displays of plants and flowers intersected with relaxing walkways.

Beaches in this area all over their own unique experience. For underwater exploration head to Phil Foster Park where you can dive, snorkel and swim in the clear waters. For unspoilt shores, rich with wildlife, John D. Mac Arthur Beach State Park, Municipal Beach, Ocean Reef Park and Singer Island are lovely quiet beaches where you can relax and spot local wildlife, including turtles.

Best restaurants and bars:

Best restaurants and bars:

Whether you want fine dining, cool cocktail bars or rustic oyster shacks, you'll find it all in West Palm Beach.

For the biggest collection West Palm Beach restaurants, head to Clematis Street and Rosemary Square in Downtown West Palm Beach. Both are pretty hubs where you'll find dining experiences of every kind in restaurants offering cuisines from all over the world.

The area is also dotted with bars, parks, the marina and boutiques, making it a lovely place to relax, enjoy some great food and take a stroll along the water's edge.

The West Palm Beach area is full of top eateries, some of the best include the award-winning Avocado Grill where you can dine on small plates of fresh, locally sourced foods whilst sipping cocktails and exploring the raw bar.

Cafe L'Europe which has an impressive programme of live music to keep you entertained as you feast on all manner of fine dining treats.

Or Cafe Boulud, another award-winning eaterie serving up French-American fusion seafood, cocktails and craft beers in a beautiful beachside setting. However, don't turn up in your shorts and t-shirt – the restaurant has a smart-casual dress code (see the website for more).

Other top West Palm Beach restaurants not to be missed include: Meat Market, Okeechobee Steak House, Havana, Il Bellagio, Buccan, Hullabaloo, RH Rooftop Restaurant and Ta-boo Restaurant.

Best places to stay in West Palm Beach

Best places to stay in West Palm Beach

From luxury vacation house rentals to condos, pet -friendly vacation rentals, villas with pools and even plush bungalows, you'll find a huge range of luxurious vacation rentals available in the West Palm Beach area.

Whether you want ocean views, a quiet two bedroom retreat or a hideaway by the beach, West Palm Beach has a diverse range of luxury rental accommodation, usually with its own private pool and outdoor space

Here's our top picks of the best places to stay in West Palm Beach:

Nearest airport to West Palm Beach:

Nearest airport to West Palm Beach:

The nearest airport to West Palm Beach is Palm Beach International Airport.

When is the best time to visit West Palm Beach?

The weather in West Palm Beach is glorious all year round with temperatures averaging between 28 - 30°C all year. The question of when to visit West Palm Beach is dependent on how quiet you want your stay to be.

If you visit in April, May, September or October you'll enjoy a quieter stay with attractions that are less busy. December to March see slightly lower temperatures that stick around 28°C, whilst the summer months are busy with temperatures of around 30°C although all indoor attractions are fully air-conditioned.

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