Riviera Beach, Florida
Riviera Beach is a city of 38,657 people in Palm Beach County, Florida, founded in 1922.
Why visit Riviera Beach
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 50 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Dixie Court Hotel, Hurricane of 1928 African American Mass Burial Site, Loggerhead Marina Riviera Beach and Rapids Water Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 56°F.
Weather in Riviera Beach
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Riviera Beach
Riviera Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States, which was incorporated on September 29, 1922. Due to the location of its eastern boundary, it is also the easternmost municipality in the Miami metropolitan area. In the 2020 U.S. census, the total population of Riviera Beach residents was 37,604 people.
From the Wikipedia article Riviera Beach, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks16
Dixie Court Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Hotel in Florida, United States of America
Hurricane of 1928 African American Mass Burial Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic site in Palm Beach County, Florida
Kelsey City City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Rathaus in Florida, United States of America
Mickens House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic home in West Palm Beach, Florida
Northboro Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Northwest Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Old Northwood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
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Pine Ridge Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Former hospital in Florida, United States
Palm Beach Winter Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Detachment Hotel / John F. Kennedy Underground Bunker
Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
Rapids Water Park
Sports field and stadium · 2.0 mi
6566 North Military Trail, Riviera Beach
City of Riviera Beach Barracuda Bay Aquatic Complex
Sports field and stadium
1621 West Blue Heron Boulevard, Riviera Beach
Fogleman Park
Park · 2.1 mi
4601 Pinewood Avenue, West Palm Beach
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes50
Frigate's Waterfront Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Fish, Pasta, Seafood · 2.2 mi
400 US 1
Su 11:30-22:45; Mo-Th 11:00-22:45; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:45
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 1.9 mi
2411 Metrocentre Boulevard, West Palm Beach
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Denny's
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
4102 West Blue Heron Boulevard, Riviera Beach
24/7
The Catch
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
766 Northlake Boulevard, West Palm Beach
Tu 14:00-22:00; We-Su 12:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00
38 more on the map.
History
Riviera Beach was originally called Oak Lawn, but the settlement was renamed Riviera in 1893. It wasn't until 1941 that "Beach" was added, though it was incorporated in 1922 as only the "Town of Riviera". In 1959, it converted from a "town" status to the present-day "City of Riviera Beach". For the first half of the 20th century, its nickname was "Conchtown", after the many Conch people (Bahamians and Bahamian Americans) who resided in the city. The city was named after the French Riviera.
From the History section of Riviera Beach, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Holiday Inn Express West Palm Beach Metrocentre
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
2485 Metrocentre Boulevard, West Palm Beach
Residence Inn West Palm Beach
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
2461 Metrocentre Boulevard East, West Palm Beach
SpringHill Suites West Palm Beach I-95
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
2437 Metrocentre Boulevard East, West Palm Beach
The Singer Oceanfront Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
3700 North Ocean Drive, Riviera Beach
Travelodge Riviera Beach/West Palm
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
3651 West Blue Heron Boulevard, Riviera Beach
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries65
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School of The Arts
School · 5.1 mi
501 S Sapodilla Ave, West Palm Beach
Allamanda Elementary School
School · 3.2 mi
10300 Allamanda Dr, Palm Beach Gardens
Healthcare14
West Palm Beach Veterans Administration Medical Center
Hospital · 2.2 mi
7305 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach
Synergy Sobriety Solutions
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
8895 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
2501 West Blue Heron Boulevard, Riviera Beach
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
3063 Northlake Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens
Map of Riviera Beach
239 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F | 56°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 57°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 77°F | 60°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 81°F | 64°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 84°F | 69°F | 6.4 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 73°F | 9.2 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 75°F | 7.2 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 75°F | 8.3 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 75°F | 8.4 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 71°F | 6.0 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 64°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 75°F | 60°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Palm Beach Gardens (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Palm Beach County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2022-12-13: Hurricane Nicole (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-08: Tropical Storm Nicole (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-09-29: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2022-09-24: Tropical Storm Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- North Palm Beach 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- West Palm Beach 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Palm Beach Gardens 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Jupiter 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Palm Springs 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Lake Worth Beach 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Greenacres 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Jupiter Farms 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Lantana 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Boynton Beach 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Riviera Beach, West Palm Beach, United States (Unsplash kjsDWQQmadk), Yamon Figurs yamonf16, CC0
- Riviera Beach, West Palm Beach, United States (Unsplash), Yamon Figurs yamonf16, CC0
- West PB FL Northboro Park HD02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West PB FL Northwest HD Mickens House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West PB FL Pine Ridge Hospital01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West PB FL Northwest HD02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mass Grave 020, Skeeter451, Public domain
- Lake Park FL Kelsey City City Hall01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West PB FL Old Northwood HD marker01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Building Baptist Church, AireWabiSabi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola - Palm Beach Gardens 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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