Places to Explore

• Boca Raton

  Less than an hour south of Palm Beach and anchoring the county's south end, upscale Boca Raton has much in common with its fabled cousin. Both reflect the unmistakable architectural influence of Addison... (more)

• Boynton Beach

  In 1884, when fewer than 50 settlers lived in the area, Nathan Boynton, a Civil War veteran from Michigan, paid $25 for 500 acres with a mile-long stretch of beachfront thrown in. How things have changed... (more)

• Delray Beach

  A onetime artists' retreat with a small settlement of Japanese farmers, Delray has grown into a sophisticated beach town. Atlantic Avenue, the once dilapidated main drag, has evolved into a more-than-a-mile-long... (more)

• Fort Pierce

  About an hour north of Palm Beach, this community has a distinctive rural feel, focusing on ranching and citrus farming. There are several worthwhile stops, including those easily seen while following... (more)

• Hutchinson Island (Jensen Beach)

  The down-to-earth town of Jensen Beach, occupying the core of the island, stretches across both sides of the Indian River. Between late April and August more than 600 turtles come here to nest along the... (more)

• Jupiter

  Jupiter is one of the few little towns in the region not fronted by an island. Beaches here are part of the mainland, and Route A1A runs for almost 4 mi along the beachfront dunes and beautiful estates... (more)

• Jupiter Island and Hobe Sound

  Northeast across the Jupiter Inlet from Jupiter is the southern tip of Jupiter Island. Here expansive and expensive estates often retreat from the road behind screens of vegetation, and at the north end... (more)

• Lake Okeechobee

  Rimming the western edges of Palm Beach and Martin counties, the second-largest freshwater lake completely within the United States is girdled by 120 mi of road yet remains shielded from sight for almost... (more)

• Lake Worth

  For years, tourists looked here mainly for inexpensive lodging and easy access to Palm Beach, since a bridge leads from the mainland to a barrier island with Lake Worth's beach. Now Lake Worth has several... (more)

• Lantana

  Lantana—just a bit farther south from Palm Beach than Lake Worth—has inexpensive lodging and a bridge connecting the town to its own beach on a barrier island. Tucked between Lantana and Boynton... (more)

• Palm Beach

  Long reigning as the place where the crème de la crème go to shake off winter's chill, Palm Beach continues to be a seasonal hotbed of platinum-grade consumption. Other towns like Jupiter... (more)

• Palm Beach Gardens

  About 15 minutes northwest of Palm Beach is this relaxed, upscale residential community known for its high-profile golf complex, the PGA National Resort & Spa. Although not on the beach, the town is... (more)

• Palm Beach Shores

  Rimmed by mom-and-pop motels, this residential town is at the southern tip of Singer Island, across Lake Worth Inlet from Palm Beach. To travel between the two, however, you must cross over to the mainland... (more)

• Sebastian

  One of the few sparsely populated areas on Florida's east coast, this fishing village has as remote a feeling as you're likely to find between Jacksonville and Miami Beach. That adds to the appeal of the... (more)

• Stuart

  This compact little town on a peninsula that juts out into the St. Lucie River has a remarkable amount of shoreline for its size and also has a charming historic district. The ocean is about 5 mi east... (more)

• Vero Beach

  Tranquil and charming, this Indian River County town has a strong commitment to the environment and the arts. There are plenty of outdoor activities here, even though many visitors gravitating to the training... (more)

• West Palm Beach

  Long considered Palm Beach's less-privileged stepsister, sprawling West Palm has evolved into an economically vibrant destination of its own, ranking as the cultural, entertainment, and business center... (more)