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West Palm Beach Hotels - Where culture and sun washed days await you. From the foamy surf of the Atlantic Ocean to the buzz of Clematis Street, your fantasy Florida vacation is here. Discover the attraction of palm lined streets, charming cafes and picture postcard beaches. Find yourself surrounded with elegance and comfort. Tour West Palm Beach's best restaurants, hotels, real estate and attractions from wherever you are when the mood strikes. With over 47 miles of beaches, over 40 museums, theaters, art galleries and major attractions, over 50 festivals, over 145 golf courses, and over 2,000 restaurants, West Palm Beach is sure to satisfy your vacation longings. Exclusive shopping, fabulous accommodations and prime real estate are also to be found. West Palm Beach's best has been captured here for you to experience through 360° virtual images, live interactive web cams and entertaining videos. West Palm Beach is a top candidate for being a vacation destination in southern Florida. More than 100,000 residents proudly call this city their home, making it the largest community in Palm Beach County. Statistics indicate that the county is the richest in Florida in terms of personal income. That's a great point to brag about for local residents, but this wealth also has plenty of implications for making West Palm Beach a tourist hot spot.The typical southern Florida vacation is all about fun in the sun, and West Palm Beach offers this and much more. There is plenty of art, culture, history, shopping, recreation, and water activities in the city to attract visitors of all ages and interests. Palm Beach International Airport allows a convenient arrival to West Palm Beach. The airport is served by more than a dozen airlines, and has direct flights to major cities in the mid west and east coast of the U.S.A. There are eight car rental facilities at the airport, offering tourists the convenience of driving around town. The airport ground transportation includes taxis, limousines, and buses by Palm Tran. Many hotels also provide shuttle services to and from the airport. Another popular method of arriving at West Palm Beach is by long distance trains along Amtrak lines Silver Star and Silver Meteor. Tri-Rail provides commuter rail service throughout Palm Beach County and as far south as Miami. All of these trains stop at the city's historic 1925 station that is located along Tamarind Avenue. At first glance at the modern residential and commercial complexes, it is tough to imagine that the history of West Palm Beach dates back to the late 19th century. In the early 1900's, real estate mogul Henry Flagler fueled the city's rapid development of hotels, recreational facilities, and residential units. To find remains of the city's early history, guests will have to walk through historic districts such as Bel Air and El Cid. However, the local architecture, such as Spanish missionary, seems much more contemporary for the era it was built in. It may be hard to recognize such architecture as historic because it doesn't resemble something such as New York City's SoHo style buildings. Although it is officially known as a coastal city, West Palm Beach is not situated directly on the Atlantic Ocean. It is actually separated from the ocean by the Lake Worth Lagoon and Palm Beach. The entire waterfront coast of the city does not have any beaches, and that is why most tourists head to the nearby community of Palm Beach to enjoy the sand and the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Palm Beach is a narrow island that includes several public municipal beaches as well as private beaches that are lined with hotels and condominiums along Ocean Boulevard and Ocean Avenue. Guests can expect breathtaking ocean views as well as swimming pools in the hotels' decks. Whether it is a luxurious stay at the Marriott's Ocean Pointe or casual stay at Palm Beach Shores Resort, there are plenty of choices of beach front hotels. Although it is not preferred by most visitors, Downtown West Palm Beach also offers plenty of lodging accommodations in an urban setting. In fact, there are multiple hotels right near the airport such as Holiday Inn, Best Western, and Crowne Plaza. Located right across the port of Palm Beach, Peanut Island Park is one of the premier destinations for tourists who are looking for water fun and activities. This peanut shaped man made island features 80 acres for visitors to enjoy. It is an excellent spot for fishing, as well as swimming in guarded beaches. There are also some beach areas without lifeguards. Snorkeling is another popular activity. Camping in a tropical environment is a unique offering at Peanut Island. There are plenty of picnic areas, camping grounds, and restrooms throughout the island. The Palm Beach Maritime Museum and an observation deck are some more additions to the list of amenities. There are multiple marinas on the coast of West Palm Beach, which are located along the Lake Worth Lagoon. Since boating is done by local residents who have permits, it is unfortunately out of the reach of visitors. However, the marinas offer jet skis for rent, allowing tourists to cruise through the Lagoon. The area near Peanut Island actually has an outlet to the Atlantic Ocean, and some jet skis may be allowed to enter these waters outside of the city boundaries. Guests can emerge themselves in plenty of culture at the Norton Museum of Art. Located on Olive Avenue south of downtown, this museum boasts an art collection of more than 7,000 items including American, European, and Oriental paintings. For even more high culture, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts offers shows all year long, such as musicals and dramas, with multiple showtimes a day at certain seasons. No vacation in West Palm Beach is complete without some shopping at the city's premier centers such as CityPlace. This open air promenade that is lined with palm trees offers a unique upscale shopping experience at more than 100 retailers. Shoppers can finish the day off at the unique Muvico Parisian IMAX cinema. Although it may be still listed in some directories, the Palm Beach Mall, which was once a major shopping center, was shut down in early 2010. |
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