Neighborhood guide

Living in West Palm Beach, FL

The county seat, with a lively downtown, major arts venues, historic neighborhoods and trains to South Florida.

West Palm Beach skyline across the water

Overview

City living on the Lake Worth Lagoon

West Palm Beach is the county seat of Palm Beach County and sits on the Lake Worth Lagoon, directly across the water from the Town of Palm Beach.

Downtown centers on Clematis Street, the city’s historic main street, which hosts Clematis by Night and the WPB GreenMarket during fall and winter. The Norton Museum of Art and the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts are both in the city.

Historic districts such as El Cid, Flamingo Park and Northwood are known for homes from the 1920s in Mediterranean revival and mission styles.

Local favorites

What locals love about West Palm Beach

Downtown on Clematis

Restaurants, shops and events on the city’s historic main street, with the GreenMarket on weekends in season.

Culture

The Norton Museum of Art and the Kravis Center bring exhibitions, music, dance, opera and theatre to the city.

Historic homes

Neighborhoods like El Cid, Flamingo Park and Northwood are protected historic districts with homes from the 1920s.

Getting around West Palm Beach

Brightline trains leave from downtown West Palm Beach, and the Tri-Rail station on Tamarind Avenue runs south to Miami. Palm Beach International Airport is right next to the city, and a free trolley loops around downtown.

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West Palm Beach questions

Yes. Brightline runs from downtown West Palm Beach, and Tri-Rail commuter trains run from the station on Tamarind Avenue south to Miami.

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