The Palm Beaches

The 47 miles of Atlantic coastline and countless waterways offer no shortage of liquid assets in The Palm Beaches. The endless water activities include fishing, diving, snorkelling, sailing, paddle-boarding, canoeing, kayaking, jet skiing, boating and yachting. With an average annual temperature of 78 degrees and ample Florida sunshine, this enviable subtropical climate provides an ideal environment for year-round outdoor aquatic fun. The Palm Beaches are the closest place in North America to the Gulf Stream current, an oceanic conveyor belt of warm water and an artery for marine life to migrate, such as sea turtles (home to five of the seven species), manatees, tropical fish, sailfish, goliath grouper and dolphins. The destination’s off-shore reefs are home to a diverse abundance of marine life, and its warm, clear water makes it a tropical paradise for bathers, snorkelers and scuba divers. A large selection of marinas and dockside restaurants along the Intracoastal Waterway are available for travellers who want to spend their entire day on the water.

More than 100 family-friendly attractions welcome parents and kids to a variety of educational and cultural opportunities to enjoy. Families can climb up the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse for a spectacular view of the county and nearby coast, get close to sea turtles and marine life at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, feed a giraffe at Lion Country Safari, make a discovery in the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, canoe the waterways of The Everglades, make a splash at Rapids Waterpark in Boomers or hike through Florida’s Natural Scenic Trail.

With a reputation for prestigious hotels battling for the right to boast the best spa in Palm Beach County, you can be assured of a spa experience second-to-none wherever you stay. Massages, body treatments, hair and nail salon services and full wellness regimes. Escape for just an hour or relinquish yourself to a full day of relaxation and rejuvenation, a visit to the spa slots into any schedule.

One of the top 25 spas’s in North America, The Spa at The Breakers indulges you with stress relieving massages, body wraps, revitalizing scrubs and nourishing facials, boasting oceans of calming possibilities. Head to Si Spa at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island for treatments customized to your wellness needs, themed on the therapeutic qualities of seawater and the mesmerizing rhythm of waves breaking on the beach. Go on… spoil yourself.

Palm Beach County is known as "Florida’s Golf Capital" and it more than lives up to its excellent reputation. Imagine the choice as you ponder which of the 160 meticulously manicured golf courses you’d like to play today, each designed around cascading waterfalls, calm lakes, rolling hills, palm trees, and sub-tropical foliage. Whether you’re looking for a demanding course, something less of a challenge, onsite pros to assist with your game or instructional academies, Palm Beach County has what you’re looking for.

If you’re looking to combine your golf passion with a little relaxation, this destination would be a perfect choice as some of the best and most fabled courses can be found at Palm Beach County’s top hotel resorts. Take the Ocean Course at The Breakers for example. Florida’s oldest 18-hole course, it has been testing golfer’s skills since 1896. There are also four championship courses at The Boca Raton, ranked by Golf Magazine as one of America’s top golf resorts. Add to these the five spectacular tournament courses at the PGA National Resort and already the choice is somewhat difficult.

PALM BEACH

Separated from mainland Florida by the scenic Lake Worth Lagoon, the legendary town of Palm Beach is truly an island unto itself. Its colourful history began when the town’s founding father, Henry Flagler, declared it a “veritable paradise” in the late 1800s. Since then, members of America’s aristocracy, storied tycoons, and socialites have referred to Palm Beach as home. The year-round appeal of this island town is thanks to the impressive collection of gourmet restaurants, designer boutiques, and the shopper’s nirvana, Worth Avenue, also known as the “Rodeo Drive of the East Coast.”

PALM BEACH GARDENS

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, is a Signature City that celebrates the quality of life and is one of the top locations in Florida's Golf Capital. Downtown at the Gardens is a unique, open-air, pedestrian-only shopping mecca featuring an extraordinary collection of restaurants, many of the nation’s finest specialty retailers, live entertainment and unique events.

JUPITER

Located north of Palm Beach Gardens, the town of Jupiter offers a beautiful balance of laidback luxury and natural beauty. Outdoor recreation is highly regarded here as are waterside bars and easy-going mom-and-pop eateries. As one of the county’s most historic towns dating 5,000 years, Jupiter is home to some of the destination’s top landmarks including the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Museum, Dubois Pioneer Home, Riverbend Park and Loxahatchee Battlefield. The Loxahatchee River also runs through this area and is one of only two “Wild and Scenic” designated rivers in Florida.

WEST PALM BEACH

Exquisite shops, fine dining, Broadway-quality shows, a world-renowned art museum, and more are what awaits your arrival in West Palm Beach. Located along Florida’s Atlantic Ocean coast, West Palm Beach offers visitors year-round excitement within easy reach of smooth-sand beaches and some of the nation’s most enticing waterways.

Start your adventure in the vibrant neighbourhoods of downtown West Palm Beach. Overlooking sparkling Lake Worth Lagoon, Clematis Street is home to funky sidewalk cafes, colourful murals, and buzz-worthy bars. Venture a little farther to explore Antique Row and the candy-coloured storefronts of Northwood Village, an eclectic enclave known for its art galleries and global cuisine. It’s hard to beat West Palm Beach for family fun. Sitting side by side just south of downtown, the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society and South Florida Science Center & Aquarium offer more up-close animal encounters and hands-on learning experiences.