The artsy area of West Palm Beach awaits your stay
Take a vacation to West Palm Beach and enjoy the area's art galleries, live music and theater scene. This city's beaches, zoo and shopping draw many visitors. Take in top local attractions like CityPlace and Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park. Whether you're planning a family vacation, friends trip or romantic retreat, HomeAway has a great selection of vacation homes. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and separate dining area, perfect if you need a space for entertaining.
Activities and attractions in and around West Palm Beach
Are you hoping to find top things to see and do in the city? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes West Palm Beach a fun spot to vacation. These are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park (2.9 mi / 4.7 km)
- Rapids Water Park (5.6 mi / 9 km)
- West Palm Beach Municipal Golf Course (3.7 mi / 5.9 km)
- Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course (5.2 mi / 8.4 km)
- Playmobil Fun Park (6.9 mi / 11.2 km)
- John Prince Golf Learning Center (7.2 mi / 11.6 km)
Seasonal weather in West Palm Beach
If you're hoping to enjoy some warm-weather activities on your vacation, July, August, September and June are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 90°F.
Exploring the beaches and other natural features in West Palm Beach
Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, West Palm Beach is a great place to spend some time outside. These are some of the area's most stunning natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Jupiter Beach (14.8 mi / 23.8 km)
- Centennial Square and Fountain Park (0.6 mi / 0.9 km)
- Mid-Town Beach (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
- Lake Lytal Park (3.5 mi / 5.6 km)
- Mounts Botanical Garden (3.8 mi / 6.1 km)
- Peanut Island Park (4.7 mi / 7.5 km)
Transportation to and around West Palm Beach
Fly into West Palm Beach, FL (PBI-Palm Beach Intl.), the closest airport, located 2.5 mi (4 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Boca Raton, FL (BCT), which is 22.6 mi (36.3 km) away.
If you're traveling by train, West Palm Beach Station, Mangonia Park Station and Palm Beach Mangonia Park Station are the main stations in the area.