West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach is a city of 122,290 people in Palm Beach County, Florida, founded in 1884.
Why visit West Palm Beach
Townapedia lists 93 museums and landmarks, 86 parks and trails, 169 places to eat, 38 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Henry Morrison Flagler Museum and Norton Museum of Art.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 58°F.
Weather in West Palm Beach
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About West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach (WPB) is a city in and the county seat of Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is located immediately to the west of the adjacent Palm Beach, which is situated on a barrier island across the Lake Worth Lagoon.
From the Wikipedia article West Palm Beach, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Palm Beach Atlantic University
School · 5.5 mi
Christian university in West Palm Beach, Florida
901 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach
Royal Park Bridge
Bridge · 5.7 mi
Bascule bridge across the Intracoastal Waterway in Florida, United States
South Florida Fair
Monument and historic site · 5.8 mi
Annual city fair
Meyer Amphitheater
Cinema and theater · 5.3 mi
105 Evernia Street, West Palm Beach
The Harriet Himmel Theater
Cinema and theater · 5.0 mi
600 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach
Museums and landmarks93
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Church building in Florida, United States of America
Alfred J. Comeau House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Single-family detached home in West Palm Beach, Florida
American National Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Building in West Palm Beach, Florida
Bingham-Blossom House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
Historic home and estate in Palm Beach, Florida
Breakers Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
Luxury historic hotel
Brelsford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Central Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.6 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Clematis Street Historic Commercial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Clifton Rice House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
West Palm Beach, Florida, listed on the NRHP in Palm Beach County
Comeau Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Building in Florida, United States
81 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds86
Trump International Golf Club
Golf course · 5.7 mi
18 hole Par 72 Championship Course & 9 hole Par 36 New Nine Course
3505 Summit Boulevard, Palm Springs
Yesteryear Village
Park · 5.7 mi
Yesteryear Village is one of Palm Beach County’s most unique cultural attractions: A living history park where interpreters share their...
9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach
BallenIsles
Golf course · 5.5 mi
18 hole Par 72 North Course & 18 hole Par 72 South Course & 18 hole Par 72 East Course
Bear Lakes Country Club
Golf course · 2.2 mi
18 hole Par 72 Links Course & 18 hole Par 72 Lakes Course
Rapids Water Park
Sports field and stadium · 2.2 mi
6566 North Military Trail, Riviera Beach
74 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes169
Anzo Mediterranean Kitchen
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 5.1 mi
330 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach
Mo-Su 08:00-15:30
City Cellar Wine and
Diner · American · 5.1 mi
700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach
Mo-Th 11:30-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
Elisabetta's Ristorante
Restaurant · Italian · 5.2 mi
185 Banyan Blvd, West Palm Beach
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:30-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00
Il Bellagio
Restaurant · Italian · 5.0 mi
600 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach
Mo-Th, Su 16:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 16:00-23:00
Indus Indian And Herbal Cuisine
Restaurant · Indian · 3.0 mi
1649 Forum Place, West Palm Beach
Tu-Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-20:30
Joy Noodles and Asian Cuisine
Restaurant · Asian · 5.7 mi
2200 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach
Mo-Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa-Su 12:30-11:00
Malakor Thai Cafe
Restaurant · Noodles, Sushi, Tea, Thai · 4.6 mi
425 25th Street
Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00; Sa-Su 12:00-15:00; Mo-Su 17:00-22:00
Rama V Thai & Sushi
Restaurant · Thai · 4.0 mi
1900 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach
Mo-Su 11:30-22:00
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Diner · American · 5.0 mi
651 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:30; Su 16:00-21:00
157 more on the map.
History
The area that became West Palm Beach was settled in the late 1870s and 1880s by a few hundred settlers who called the vicinity Lake Worth Country. These settlers were a diverse community from different parts of the United States and the rest of the world. They included founding families such as the Potters and the Lainharts, who later became leading members of the business community in the fledgling city. The first white settlers in Palm Beach County lived around Lake Worth, which was then an enclosed freshwater lake, named after Colonel William Jenkins Worth, who fought in the Second Seminole War in Florida in 1842. Most settlers engaged in the growing of tropical fruits and vegetables for shipment to the north via Lake Worth and the Indian River. By 1890, the U.S. Census counted over 200 people settled along Lake Worth in the vicinity of what later became West Palm Beach. The area at this time also boasted a hotel, the "Cocoanut House", a church, and a post office. The city was platted by Henry Flagler as a community to house the servants working in the two grand hotels on the neighboring island of Palm Beach, across Lake Worth in 1893, coinciding with the arrival of the Florida East Coast railroad. Flagler paid two area settlers, Captain Porter and Louie Hillhouse, a combined sum of $45,000 for the original town's site, stretching from Clear Lake to Lake Worth.
From the History section of West Palm Beach, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay38
Delta Hotels by Marriott West Palm Beach
Motel and hotel · 5.2 mi
1301 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Palm Beach Airport
Motel and hotel · 4.8 mi
1808 South Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach
Courtyard West Palm Beach Airport
Motel and hotel · 4.9 mi
1800 Centrepark Drive East, West Palm Beach
Hampton Inn West Palm Beach Central Airport
Motel and hotel · 4.7 mi
1601 Worthington Road, West Palm Beach
Churches and places of worship41
Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola
Church · Roman Catholic · 5.5 mi
9999 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Church · Christ Scientist · 5.5 mi
222 Lakeview Avenue, West Palm Beach
Blessed Hope Seventh Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.4 mi
3345 Haverhill Road
Saint Anns Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 5.1 mi
310 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 4.6 mi
633 5th Street, West Palm Beach
Shopping47
Gas and EV charging61
Schools, colleges and libraries93
Healthcare20
West Palm Beach Veterans Administration Medical Center
Hospital · 3.0 mi
7305 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach
Synergy Sobriety Solutions
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.5 mi
8895 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.1 mi
2501 West Blue Heron Boulevard, Riviera Beach
Map of West Palm Beach
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 58°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 77°F | 60°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 79°F | 63°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 68°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 86°F | 72°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 75°F | 8.5 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 76°F | 5.6 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 76°F | 8.7 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 76°F | 8.0 in |
| Oct | 85°F | 73°F | 5.9 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 66°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 76°F | 62°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for West Palm Beach Intl Ap 72203 (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, 4 miles away.
- Riviera Beach 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Royal Palm Beach 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- North Palm Beach 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Palm Beach Gardens 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Palm Springs 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Greenacres 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- The Acreage 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Lake Worth Beach 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Wellington 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Jupiter 12 mi north, about 20 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
- West Palm Beach Aerial November 2014 photo Don Ramey Logan, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY 4.0
- Race and ethnicity 2020 West Palm Beach, FL, CensusDots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West PB FL Norton MoA01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West PB FL 1st Christ Scientist01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PB FL Warden House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Palm Beach Fishing Club 01, Jay Kravetz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GrandviewHeightsBlanca, Joe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West PB FL Guaranty Bldg01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West PB FL Northboro Park HD02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West PB FL Flamingo Park Res HD Comeau House04, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West PB FL Northwest HD Mickens House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hatch'sDeptStoreWPB, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West PB FL Central Park HD house01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PB FL Daily News Bldg01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West PB FL Vedado HD house01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PB FL Paramount Theatre Bldg02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Breakers CIMG0089, Nick22aku at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- West PB FL Pine Ridge Hospital01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PalmBchJrColOld2, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ClematisStWPB500block, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West PB FL Ferndix Bldg01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach. FL, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 100 North County Road, Jaykravetz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West PB FL Northwest HD02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PB FL PB Hotel01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West PB FL Mango Promenade HD house01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coryphopterus hyalinus 177071163, Pauline Walsh Jacobson, CC BY 4.0
- Hippocampus erectus 304493547, Pauline Walsh Jacobson, CC BY 4.0
- Hippocampus erectus 304491701, Pauline Walsh Jacobson, CC BY 4.0
- Hippocampus erectus 304493546, Pauline Walsh Jacobson, CC BY 4.0
- Bligh Madris' Family, Traveler459, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 52727967911 Madris 005, Traveler459, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 52728457123 Madris 001, Traveler459, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 52728390470 Madris 002, Traveler459, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 52727453847 Madris 003, Traveler459, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cacti Park Palm Beach FL td (2024-06-29) 11a - Nationals 4, Batting Cage, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cacti Park Palm Beach FL td (2024-06-29) 19 - Nationals 4, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cacti Park Palm Beach FL td (2024-06-29) 05 - Nationals 4, Batting Cage, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cacti Park Palm Beach FL td (2024-06-29) 09d - Nationals 4, Batting Cage, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cacti Park Palm Beach FL td (2024-06-29) 13a - Nationals 4, Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0
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