South Palm Beach

South Palm Beach is a small residential town on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, covering approximately 0.28 square miles with an elevation of just 3 feet.

Incorporated in 1955, South Palm Beach developed from several condominiums and four single-family homes, experiencing major growth in the early 1970s with numerous residential buildings along its coastline.

The town maintains a quiet residential character with a population of around 1,471 residents, many of whom are retirees attracted to the peaceful coastal setting and access to water-based activities.

The town is located at coordinates 26°35′30″N 80°2′15″W with postal code 33480, accessible via South Ocean Boulevard along State Road A1A, serving residents and visitors throughout Palm Beach County.

South Palm Beach once featured the Hawaiian Inn, a 1960s motel with distinctive surf-themed architecture that was demolished in 2016 to make way for a modern luxury condominium development.

Location: Palm Beach County

Elevation above the sea: 1 m

Website: http://southpalmbeach.com

GPS coordinates: 26.59167,-80.03750

Latest update: November 28, 2025 15:21