Manalapan, Coastal town in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Manalapan is a small coastal town situated on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Worth Lagoon. The municipality consists primarily of spacious residential properties and private beach frontage.
The town was founded in 1931 by Harold Stirling Vanderbilt and named after a New Jersey community from which many early residents migrated. This heritage shaped its development into an exclusive residential enclave.
The town maintains its character through strict development regulations and community-focused initiatives that promote local engagement among residents.
The area provides multiple beach access points and water-based recreation opportunities right on site. The surrounding Palm Beach County offers various road connections for easy travel.
The town features underground tunnels that connect properties beneath Highway A1A to facilitate private access. One 22-acre estate sold in 2022 for a record amount in the area.
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