The artsy city of West Palm Beach awaits you
Enjoy the area's art galleries, live music and theater scene and make a vacation rental your home during your stay in West Palm Beach. Renowned for its beaches, zoo and shopping, this city welcomes all visitors. With a vacation rental, you get a home away from home. Many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in and around West Palm Beach
Are you looking for top things to see and do in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes West Palm Beach a fun place to get away. These are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Breakers Ocean Golf Course (0.9 mi / 1.5 km)
- Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society (3.4 mi / 5.5 km)
- West Palm Beach Municipal Golf Course (4.3 mi / 6.9 km)
- Rapids Water Park (5.1 mi / 8.2 km)
- Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course (5.8 mi / 9.4 km)
- North Palm Beach Country Club (7.7 mi / 12.3 km)
Exploring the beaches and other natural features in West Palm Beach
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, West Palm Beach is a great place to get out in nature. These are some of the area's most eye-catching features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
- Peanut Island (4.1 mi / 6.6 km)
- Phil Foster Park (4.8 mi / 7.7 km)
- Riviera Beach (4.9 mi / 7.9 km)
- Lake Worth Beach (7.2 mi / 11.5 km)
- John Prince Park (7.9 mi / 12.7 km)
Seasonal weather in West Palm Beach
If you're planning a vacation around the weather, August, July, September and June are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 82°F.
Transportation options to and around West Palm Beach
Fly into Palm Beach Intl. Airport (PBI), the closest airport, located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Boca Raton, FL (BCT), which is 23.2 mi (37.4 km) away.
If you're traveling by train, Brightline West Palm Beach Station, West Palm Beach Station and Mangonia Park Station are the main stations in the city.