Palm Beach lives up to its glitzy reputation with iconic resorts, golden beaches, palatial mansions and Gilded Age architecture. Spend your time shopping at designer boutiques, enjoying cocktail lunches and visiting top-tier art galleries.

Things to do

Whether you want to splash cash or indulge in a little window shopping, strolling along Worth Avenue is a Palm Beach rite of passage. The upscale strip is lined with swaying palms, high-end boutiques and Spanish Revival architecture. Historical walking tours are a great way to learn more about Worth Avenue’s Gilded Age history.

Swim and sunbathe at laid-back Midtown Beach, where you'll find golden sand and turquoise water. Groomed sand, shady picnic facilities and plenty of water sports make Phipps Ocean Park a top pick for families.

In downtown Palm Beach, the Norton Museum of Art showcases works from the likes of Picasso, Monet, Renoir and O'Keeffe. The Flagler Museum is housed in a magnificent Beaux-Arts mansion known as Whitehall. Inside you can admire gleaming antiques and other Gilded Age memorabilia.

Fronted by one of America's top chefs, Būccan is Palm Beach's signature restaurant. It tantalises foodies with beautifully designed small plates, including snapper ceviche, octopus tabbouleh and squid ink orecchiette. For cocktails, head to HMF, a glamorous bar known for its creative martinis.

Getting around

Palm Beach is easy to get around on foot, especially along Worth Avenue, while a car is needed to travel further afield. Flights arrive at Palm Beach International Airport, just outside the town centre.