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West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach is famous for its palm-lined streets, stunning coastal views, historic and scenic neighborhoods, year-round sunny climate and an abundance of events, activities and festivals.  West Palm Beach is the county seat of Palm Beach County and is one of three main cities in South Florida situated 68 miles north of Downtown Miami. The City is a vibrant waterfront city that provides residents with a refined, relaxed way of life as well as a growing and thriving business climate.

Location

Located approximately 70 miles north of Miami, West Palm Beach is conveniently situated only a 10 minute drive from Palm Beach International Airport, and a 50 minute drive from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.  I-95, Florida’s key artery, passes by West Palm Beach connecting the city to other key cities along the Florida coast. West Palm Beach enjoys a typical Florida climate with its warm and mostly dry winters with temperatures in the 80s, and a wetter, humid summer.

 Population

West Palm Beach has a population of approximately 104,000 with an even spread of ages and a median age of 37 years.  West Palm Beach and the surrounding region continue to be an increasingly popular tourist destination.  Last year, a record-breaking number of tourists visited Palm Beach County and West Palm Beach. A surge in new hotel construction is also confirmation of the on-going popularity of the city with tourists.

Activities & Events

From a world-renowned art museum to fine dining and exquisite shops, beautiful beaches and exotic nightclubs, West Palm Beach doesn’t disappoint when it comes to entertainment. 

If you’re looking for culture, the Norton Museum of Art is a must-see, boasting an exceptional collection of American, Chinese and European art. The museum is also great for the kids too with workshops, tours and planned events.  Stop by The Harriet Himmel Theatre or the Kravis Center for Performing Arts to see famous performers, shows and a host of seasonal events and activities.

Retail therapy in West Palm Beach is a popular pastime, and its shopping outlets and districts provide a veritable feast of shopping options; from designer boutiques and antiques in Antique Row, to big-name department stores at Palm Beach Outlets.

Explore the delights of historical downtown West Palm Beach, such as Clematis Street, by day or night and enjoy the abundance of shops, restaurants, clubs, live music and historical landmarks.  Stroll through Northwood Village, the cultural hub of West Palm Beach, and experience regular art walks or simply soak up the charming, quaint atmosphere.

Escape to Peanut Island, a popular attraction, where a bunker was built for President John F Kennedy during the Cold War.

Examples of high profile festivals include SunFest in May that sees the waterfront packed with residents and visitors.  For the family, visit the Lion Country Safari, Palm Beach Zoo or South Florida Science Center and Aquarium.

There are plenty of dining options in West Palm Beach.  Whether you’re headed for a night out on the town in CityPlace, looking to go out somewhere off Clematis Street, or in Northwood Village, there’s definitely something for everyone, from fine dining and one-off family run establishments to popular national restaurant chains.

Outdoor Life

With sunny skies and nearly perfect year-round weather West Palm Beach is the perfect place for outdoor fun and adventure.  The teeming waterfront offers walkways and fantastic views, and on the western edge, you can hike or bike to the Grassy Waters Everglades Preserve.  Grassy Waters also offers its own trails, canoes and hiking tours.

Okeeheelee Park, located just west of West Palm Beach, is a spacious and picturesque spot to explore, hire kayaks or make use of the park’s facilities.

The spacious beaches are enjoyed by residents and visitors wanting to relax, or for the more energetic, charter a boat and catch a sailfish, snorkel, dive or hire a jet-ski.

Lake Lytal is also a popular favorite and includes the Family Aquatic Center, baseball, racquetball, basketball, and tennis courts.  There are also playgrounds with bright, fun equipment for the younger kids to romp around on.

Historic Districts

West Palm Beach offers a wealth of stunning historical areas. In the city there are 16 locally-designated historic districts each with their own distinct character; nine of which have earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.  Districts include the Bel Air Historic District, the Central Park Historic District, Old Northwood Historic District; all of which are either associated with the development initiated by Henry Flager or the Florida real estate boom of 1920’s. 

The Downtown area of West Palm Beach experienced resurgence as an entertainment and shopping district since the 1990s due to the development of CityPlace and the preservation of 1920s architecture in the city such as Northwood Village, Flamingo Park and El Cid. 

Family Friendly

From Lake Lytal Park and the Palm Beach Zoo to the packed calendar of sporting, outdoor and festival activities, West Palm Beach is an ideal location for families.  West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County provide an excellent choice of public and private schools, and the county is the 11th largest school district in the USA.  Other educational institutions and colleges include Dreyfoos School of the Arts, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Keiser University, Florida Culinary Institute and Lincoln College of Technology.  Dreyfoos School of the Arts made the list of top 500 schools according to Newsweek Magazine.

Business Community

West Palm Beach was ranked by Forbes Magazine as the #1 city in Florida for business and careers.  The city provides an ideal work-life balance because of its easy commutes, the lower cost of business and an abundance of entertainment, facilities and family-friendly activities.

As a whole, Palm Beach County was ranked #23 in the 2016 Top 30 Big Cities by Area Development.  Rankings were based on prime workforce, economic strength, year-over-year growth and five-year growth.

Companies based in West Palm Beach include Florida Public UtilitiesION Media NetworksOcwen, and The Palm Beach Post. Other major employers are Pratt & Whitney RocketdyneSikorsky AircraftGeneral DynamicsCemex, and CSC.

Useful Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Palm_Beach,_Florida

http://www.thepalmbeaches.com/explore-cities/west-palm-beach

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