Palm Beach County, Florida

Glittering along the Atlantic’s edge, Palm Beach County is where sunshine meets sophistication. This region is full of pristine beaches, lush golf courses, and moments that play out like a movie under the gorgeous Florida sun. Michelin restaurants and dive bars side by side, so you can grab a drink with your friends after a gourmet meal. It’s an intersection of resort luxury, vibrant culture, and outdoor fun. There is room for everyone at Palm Beach County, partly because it is so expansive: larger than both Delaware and Rhode Island!

Here, you can ditch the predictable for the unexpected, by flyboarding above the waves, traversing through a safari where giraffes eat out of your hand, and diving into the flavorful fusion of cultures that define the Palm Beach County lifestyle. With each wave crash and street festival beat, PBC invites you to move at whatever pace suits you best.

Where Sunshine, Water, & Heritage Converge

Palm Beach County’s story predates luxury resorts. Native people inhabited this land for thousands of years, leaving footprints in the sand and stories in the mangroves. The region officially became Florida’s 47th county on July 1, 1909.

The glint of railroad tracks brought winter visitors to beachfront hotels in the late 19^th century which completely transformed the county. Today it thrives on tourism, culture, and coastal lifestyle. With over 7.3 million visitors a year, Palm Beach County has grown to draw in every kind of person.

Signature Stops

• Morikami Japanese Gardens: Learn and experience century old Japanese traditions in the tranquil heart of Delray Beach.
• Lion Country safari: Hand-feed giraffes and experience the playful side of wildlife herds from around the world, at America’s 1st cage-less zoo.
• Vibrant downtowns and beach towns: From West Palm Beach to Lake Worth to Jupiter, each area offers art, food, nightlife, and beachside wonder.
• Water adventures & natural preserves: Paddle, snorkel, or fly above the wetlands and barrier island shorelines that feel wild despite the luxe surroundings.

Bragging Rights

• A vast 47-mile Atlantic coastline with barrier islands, peninsulas and beach towns that are both serene and glamorous.
• Delray Beach is 1 of only 2 Blue Flag Beaches in the US, meaning it has some the best water quality and protected natural environments in the world.
• The region claims “America’s First Resort Destination” and is home to world-class arts, boutique hotels, and bold flavors.
• Palm Beach County is registered as Florida’s Golf Capital with over 145 sun-soaked courses!
• Antique Row: Over 40 antique shops within walking distance of each other, ranking #4 best shopping districts in the US!
• Endless water adventures: paddle boarding, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, parasailing, fly boarding, surfing, cruising, fishing, experience sea-turtle hatchlings, eco-tours, dolphin sight seeing, and so much more!

Every Season Has a Reason

Spring bursts with color. Mangroves green up, flowers bloom, and the water warms enough for first dips and paddle sessions.
Summer shines with all-day beaching, endless water sports, festivals and rooftop celebrations. Just make sure to bring your sunscreen!
Fall brings a lower humidity and fewer crowds. Enjoy beach drives, seaside cocktails at dusk and strolls in historic districts.
Winter is mild and elegant with offshore breezes to keep things comfortable, resort spas to invite indulgence, and the palms that stay green when much of the country sleeps.

Mark Your Calendars

• South Florida Fair (January): 17 days of rides, games, concerts, pig races, every-kind-of-food fries, North America’s largest portable observation wheel, and endless family fun!
• SunFest (Summer): Florida’s largest waterfront music and art festival. Shop from local artists while you wait to experience one of the most diverse line-ups!
• Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival (December): An enormous food tasting of over 50 restaurants and 120+ wineries from world-renowned chefs and mixologists.
• Polo Season (December-April): The National Polo Center is located right in the middle of Palm Beach County. Attend a match during season or sign-up for lessons year-round!

Meet the Locals

Palm Beach County is quite the melting pot. Here, you’ll meet those who swapped snow for sea, entrepreneurs who built boutique resorts from the sand, bartenders mixing fresh-fruit mojitos, and surfers catching the last wave at golden hour. The locals here are part-laid-back beach-vibe, part-discerning foodie, and all welcoming. They love sharing stories, recommending hidden-gem lunch spots, and showing up for their community.

The Last Word

This “larger-than-2-states” county, is the epitome of polished, yet playful. This is land where luxury meets laid-back, and a day of flyboarding can end with a street-taco stop after sunset. You’ll find wide beaches, diverse cultures, and an attitude that says: bold, bright, and entirely yours. Once you’ve explored these shores, you’ll understand what it means to get LOST IN Palm Beach County.