"Palm Beach is Florida luxury at its most concentrated — and its most unapologetic."
West Palm Beach and its island neighbour Palm Beach form one of the most concentrated luxury destinations in the United States. The season runs from November through April, when the snowbirds arrive, the polo season begins in Wellington, and the social calendar fills with galas, gallery openings, and charity events. Worth Avenue is the most glamorous shopping street in Florida; The Breakers is one of the great resort hotels in America; and the Norton Museum of Art is one of the finest in the Southeast.
"Sunday polo at the International Polo Club — the most glamorous afternoon in Florida."
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At a Glance
What Not to Miss
Worth Avenue, Palm Beach
The most glamorous shopping street in Florida — a quarter-mile of luxury boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants on the island of Palm Beach. The Via Mizner, a Moorish-inspired arcade designed by Addison Mizner in the 1920s, is one of the most beautiful pedestrian spaces in America.
The Norton Museum of Art
One of the finest art museums in the Southeast — with a superb collection of American, European, and Chinese art, and a photography collection that is among the best in the country. The new Renzo Piano-designed building is extraordinary.
The Breakers Palm Beach
The grande dame of Florida resort hotels — a 1926 Italian Renaissance palazzo on the Atlantic Ocean, with 140 acres of grounds, multiple pools, a world-class spa, and a dining lineup that is the finest in Palm Beach. Even if you're not staying, the Sunday brunch is unmissable.
Polo at the International Polo Club
The International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington hosts the world's finest polo from January through April — with Sunday matches that draw the international polo community and a social scene that is uniquely Palm Beach. The Sunday Brunch Tailgate is one of the great social events in Florida.
Clematis Street and Rosemary Square
West Palm Beach's downtown dining and entertainment district — with a concentration of excellent restaurants, bars, and live music venues along Clematis Street and the adjacent Rosemary Square. The Thursday night SunFest and the weekly Green Market are local institutions.
Waterfront Dining on the Intracoastal
The Intracoastal Waterway that separates West Palm Beach from Palm Beach is lined with some of the finest waterfront restaurants in Florida — with views of the Palm Beach skyline and the parade of yachts that defines the season.
Where to Stay
The Breakers Palm Beach
Iconic ResortThe finest resort in Florida — a century-old Italian Renaissance palazzo on the Atlantic, with impeccable service, extraordinary dining, and a social calendar that defines the Palm Beach season.
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
LuxuryA beautifully designed oceanfront resort on the southern tip of Palm Beach island — with a world-class spa, excellent dining, and the most refined service in the area.
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
Boutique LuxuryA playfully designed luxury resort in Manalapan — with a spectacular spa, multiple pools, and a beachfront location that is more intimate than the larger Palm Beach properties.
The Verdict
Florida's most refined destination — stay at The Breakers, shop Worth Avenue, and watch the polo on Sunday.