Palm Beach, Coastal resort town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States.
Description
Palm Beach stretches along a barrier island between the Intracoastal Waterway to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The island measures about 16 miles (26 kilometers) in length and only a few hundred yards wide in some places, with sandy beaches lining most of the eastern shore.
History
Henry Flagler built hotels and extended the Florida East Coast Railway in the late 1800s, turning Palm Beach into a winter retreat for northern travelers. Private estates and clubs followed over the next decades, drawing wealthy guests from across the country.
Culture
The Society of the Four Arts runs galleries, concert halls, and botanical gardens that host regional and national art exhibitions throughout the season. Visitors can attend public lectures, film screenings, and concerts that shape the cultural life of the community.
Practical
Three bridges link the island to West Palm Beach across the Intracoastal Waterway, providing access for both residents and visitors. Parking along main streets is limited, so arriving early in the day or using public lots can help avoid delays.
Did you know?
Worth Avenue displays a row of Mediterranean Revival buildings that house international retailers and local shops along a palm-lined street. Small passages lead off the main avenue to hidden courtyards with cafes and smaller boutiques tucked inside.
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Breakers Hotel
1.1 km
Bethesda-by-the-Sea
621 m
Flagler Museum
1.1 km
Worth Avenue
622 m
Norton Museum of Art
1.8 kmPalm Beach Synagogue
1.5 km
Society of the Four Arts
585 m
Via Mizner
649 m
Royal Poinciana Way Historic District
1.5 km
Palm Beach Hotel
1.7 km
Paramount Theatre
1.5 km
Royal Park Bridge
1 km
United States Post Office
1.4 km
William Gray Warden House
1.8 km
Vineta Hotel
562 m
Palm Beach Town Hall
341 m
Comeau Building
1.8 km
Brelsford House
484 m
Guaranty Building
1.6 km
Professional Building
1.8 km
Alfred J. Comeau House
1.8 km
Palm Beach Daily News Building
223 m
Hatch's Department Store
1.8 km
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
1.8 km
Breakers Golf Course
1.1 kmGarden Theater
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