18 Best Things To Do In Palm Beach, Florida - Updated 2024

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Ruth Alexis
Ruth Alexis 
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Palm Beach, Florida is well known throughout the world for its glitzy estates and its beautiful beaches. Many tourists visit the area in hopes of catching sight of a famous celebrity pop star or sports player. However, beyond the glitz and glamour of Palm Beach, there are many great things to do there. Visit the Society of the Four Arts to appreciate some contemporary art or take a tour of Worth Avenue to understand the historical context behind the burgeoning presence of high-end brands like Tiffany and Co and Chanel. If you are planning a trip, below are some of the best things to do in Palm Beach, Florida, that you must check out.

1. Book a fishing trip to Palm Beach's surrounding lakes (from USD 354.0)

The peacock bass is well known amongst fishing enthusiasts for its bright colors and distinct markings. If you want a unique experience fishing in the lakes and canals by Palm Beach’s waterfront, be sure to check out this tour. The tour operator will provide you with the fishing equipment you need, plus coolers to keep your beverages chilled are available on board, making this experience hassle-free. You may even end up catching one of the famed peacock basses.

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Peacock Bass Fishing Trip near Palm Beach

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2. Sunbathe on the Palm Beach Municipal Beach


Palm Beach Municipal Beach is a tranquil and beautiful beach worth a visit if you wish to engage in water sports activities such as para surfing, surfing, boat paddling, or if you just wish to sunbathe on the beach with your loved ones. There are lifeguards on duty throughout the beach, so you can be assured that your young ones will not be in any danger in the water.

Palm Beach Municipal Beach

Address: South Ocean Boulevard, Just North of Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, FL 33480

Website: Palm Beach Municipal Beach

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

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3. Relish fresh seafood at Seafood Bar Palm Beach

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


Seafood Bar Palm Beach serves up fresh seafood and unique cocktails in a relaxed setting by the beach. You may choose to sit by the beach, or within an enclosed, air-conditioned dining area. Popular orders include their tuna tartar tostada, crab cake dinner, and lobster coleslaw. If you have a sweet tooth and are craving some amazing desserts, be sure to check out their baked brownie sundae with vanilla Swiss almond ice cream and crème anglaise or the highly-recommended banana cream pie with bourbon caramel, heath bar, and whipped cream.

Seafood Bar Palm Beach

Address: 1 S County Rd, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA

Website: Seafood Bar Palm Beach

Opening hours: 11am - 11pm (daily)

Price: 25 USD

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4. Pick seashells on the fine sands of Phipps Ocean Park

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Phipps Ocean Park is a beautiful beachside park featuring a tennis center, cabanas, picnic tables, and a boardwalk. The Ocean Park is the perfect place to visit for families on vacation, as you and your loved ones can spend an entire day by the beach playing sports, relaxing on the sand or having a swim in the clear blue waters.

Phipps Ocean Park

Address: 2201 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA

Website: Phipps Ocean Park

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

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5. Tour the impressive Henry Morrison Flagler Museum


Henry Morrison Flagler Museum is a 75-room mansion originally belonging to oil tycoon Henry Flagler. Today, the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum is considered as one of America’s National Historic Landmarks and is open to all visitors interested in its unique architecture and rich history. The mansion is built in the beaux-arts style, with extravagant floor-to-ceiling pillars and a beautifully manicured garden.

Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

Address: 1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA

Website: Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 10am - 5pm; Sun: 12pm - 5pm (closed on Mon)

Price: 18 USD

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6. Shop in style at Worth Avenue

Worth Avenue
Source: Photo by Flickr user Milan Boers used under CC BY 2.0

Worth Avenue is an upscale shopping district with famous international brands such as Chanel, Zara, and H&M located within mere meters away from each other. If you are looking to shop for the trendiest clothes, fashionable accessories or simply to snap a picture at this iconic shopping district, do remember to head down to Worth Avenue during your trip to Palm Beach.

Worth Avenue

Address: Worth Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA

Website: Worth Avenue

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

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7. Learn about the glitzy history of luxury brands on a Worth Avenue walking tour


The Worth Avenue Association conducts a historical walking tour of Worth Avenue, led by friendly and knowledgeable guide Mr. Rick Rose. This fun and informative tour brings your through the history of Worth Avenue, including its influence on the fashion world and its cultural significance as the birthplace of luxury brands such as Chanel and Tiffany and Co. Free two-hour parking is available for participants along Worth Avenue.

Historical Walking Tour of Worth Avenue

Website: Historical Walking Tour of Worth Avenue

Opening hours: Wed: 11am - 12.15pm

Price: 10 USD

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8. Stroll along the lush Palm Beach Lake Trail

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If you want a glimpse into the exclusive backyards and mansions of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities, or if you wish to have a traffic-free bicycling experience by the beach, Palm Beach Lake Trail is the perfect place for you to visit. You will get to snap many beautiful photos with the postcard-like scenery of Palm Beach and Palm Harbour. If you wish to try your hand at sailing, you can head down to Sailfish Club, which is located just off the Palm Beach Lake Trail to rent a sailboat or attend lessons.

Palm Beach Lake Trail

Address: S Lake Trail, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA

Website: Palm Beach Lake Trail

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

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9. Admire the gothic architecture of the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea

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Even if you are not a follower of the Episcopal Church, the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea is definitely worth a visit for its historical value and beautiful gothic architecture. The church is the oldest house of worship in Palm Beach and opens its doors free of charge for tourists and worshippers alike.

Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea

Address: 141 S County Rd, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA

Website: Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea

Opening hours: 9am - 5pm (daily)

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10. Explore music and drama at Society of the Four Arts


Society of the Four Arts is a nonprofit cultural organization comprising of stunning statues and lush gardens, a public library and children’s library, all which are open to the public free of charge. The Society of the Four Arts also hosts a wide range of events, concerts, films and art exhibitions at their museum and concert hall year-round. If you happen to drop by during any one of these events, you can simply sign up on their website to attend.

Society of the Four Arts

Address: 100 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA

Website: Society of the Four Arts

Opening hours: 10am - 5pm (daily)

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11. Practise your tennis serve at Seaview Park Tennis Center


If you want to play a game of tennis in style and luxury, with the fresh breeze blowing through your hair and an amazing view of the iconic Palm Beach, Seaview Park Tennis Center is just the place for you. Seaview Park and Phipps Ocean Park Tennis Centres offer drop-in play sessions, lessons and other programs for adults and children throughout the year. Even if you are a beginner in tennis, basic tennis lessons are available through private bookings and adult and junior clinics.

Seaview Park Tennis Center

Address: 340 Seaview Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA

Website: Seaview Park Tennis Center

Opening hours: 7.30am - 8pm (daily)

Price: 16 USD

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12. Marvel at the magnificent Giant Kapok Tree


The Giant Kapok Tree has become a symbol of Palm Beach Florida. This exotic tree is one of the most endangered trees in the world, and Palm Beach Florida is one of the rare locations in which this species of tree can still be found. If you are looking for an Instagram-worthy snapshot to remember your trip to Palm Beach, Florida, without having to spend a lot of cash, the Giant Kapok Tree by the beach would be the perfect spot for you to stop by after a fun day of sun and surf.

Giant Kapok Tree

Address: S Lake Trail, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA

Website: Giant Kapok Tree

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

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13. Visit the historic Paramount Theatre Building


The Paramount Theatre Building is one of the oldest and most historic movie theatres in the United States. It was built by Paramount Pictures, one of the biggest American motion picture companies in the 1920s. Today, film fanatics still get excited at the idea of taking a snapshot with this iconic building, which is located just a short way off from other key tourist attractions such as the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum and Palm Beach itself.

Paramount Theatre Building

Address: 139 N County Rd, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA

Website: Paramount Theatre Building

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 8am - 5pm

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14. Chill out at Coyo Taco's karaoke nights

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


Coyo Taco Palm Beach is a bar and restaurant that serves up fantastic cocktails and finger food like nachos and cheesy fries. Every Tuesday night, Coyo Taco’s hosts their ever-popular karaoke night. Guests get to enjoy the buy-one-get-one drink offer while jamming to their favorite karaoke songs.

Coyo Taco

Address: 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480

Website: Coyo Taco

Opening hours: Tue: 7.30pm - 10pm

Price: 18 USD per person

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15. Get a drink at the legendary Leopard Lounge

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

Posted by The Leopard Lounge at The Chesterfield Hotel on Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Chesterfield Palm Beach Hotel is known to be one of the most luxurious hotels around Palm Beach, Florida. The in-house bar, Leopard Lounge, in particular, is extremely popular with tourists and locals alike. Bartenders serve up a wide range of handcrafted mixed drinks, beers, wines, bourbons, and rums. Start your evening with a swim in Chesterfield Palm Beach Hotel’s luxurious pool, and follow that up with Leopard Lounge’s Happy Hour from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm, every Sunday to Thursday.

Chesterfield Palm Beach Hotel Leopard Lounge

Address: 363 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA

Website: Chesterfield Palm Beach Hotel Leopard Lounge

Opening hours: 7am - 2:30pm, 5:30pm - 11pm (daily)

Price: 20 USD per person

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16. Savour top-quality steaks at the Meat Market

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


If you are looking for some delicious steak to satisfy your meat cravings, the Meat Market is the perfect night-out restaurant for you to visit. Besides their signature Koji cured prime rib, blackened snapper filet, and American-style Kobe beef meatloaf, the Meat Market also serves up a wide range of elevated comfort food sides such as curried sweet potato hash and Mousseron mushroom stew.

Meat Market

Address: 191 Bradley Pl, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA

Website: Meat Market

Opening hours: 4pm - 10pm (daily)

Price: 30 USD per person

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17. Play a scenic round of golf at Palm Beach Par-3 Golf Course


Many famous politicians and Hollywood A-listers have been photographed enjoying a game of golf at the Palm Beach Par-3 Golf Course. If you want to get a glimpse into the life of a famous celebrity, why not go down for a scenic round of golf at the Palm Beach Par-3? All golfing equipment, a buggy ride, and a personal driver are included in the package.

Palm Beach Par-3 Golf Course

Address: 2345 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA

Website: Palm Beach Par-3 Golf Course

Opening hours: 7:30am - 7pm (daily)

Price: 35 USD on weekdays, 37 USD on weekends

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18. Craft beer hot spots!



If you like to go where the locals go to enjoy a beer - well you’ve come to the right place! Palm Beach has seven craft beer breweries that you can wet your whistle at. Let’s take a close look at the seven popular watering holes:

  1. Barrel of Monks Brewing: This brewery focuses on Belgium beer and has a tasting room that is decorated with leather chairs and crystal chandeliers.

  2. Copperpoint Brewing Company: This Gold-medal winning brewery only uses local ingredients and often infuses different culinary tastes into their beers. You may get an aroma of coffee and blood orange, all while sitting in a rustic, hunting lodge atmosphere.

  3. Due South Brewing: This open-air industrial place isn’t all about the glitz and glam of the other breweries. With its small air-conditioned tasting room, its true legacy is its caramel-cream ale.

  4. Funky Buddha Lounge and Brewery: A cool vibe with live music, hookahs and crazy flavors, this is one place you won’t soon forget. With its one barrel brewing system, Funky Buddha has flavors such as apple pie, key lime pie and blueberry cobbler.

  5. Saltwater Brewery: Visit the sleekest bar in Palm Beach with nods to the sand and surf. This brewery also focuses on Belgium beers.

  6. Tequesta Brewing & Twisted Trunk Brewing: These sister breweries compliment each other like a fine wine and food pairing. Tequesta Brewery feels like you’re sitting in a speakeasy. With its dark wood interior, which contrasts against its modern steel brewery in the back. Come here for the light, crisper tasting beer. While the Twisted Trunk Brewery has a sleek, refined, upscale steampunk vibe. Both breweries focus on German pilsners and lightly hopped India Pale Ales.

To find all the information on each of these breweries, please make sure to click on the link below:

Tapped - Craft Beer Tour

Website: Tapped - Craft Beer Tour

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Many great things to do in Palm Beach, Florida

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Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Michael Kagdis used under CC BY-SA 3.0

If you want to get a taste of a celebrity’s life of glitz and glamour, or simply wish to kick back and relax by the sand and sea, Palm Beach is the place to go for your next summer vacation. If you are planning to head down to Palm Beach, Florida, be sure to check out the best things to do there before your next trip!

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