West Palm Beach, Florida, is a Palm Beach County town on the Jupiter-to-Key West coast. This guide covers 16 beaches, parks and attractions, 17 places to eat and 69 upcoming events, kept current from official sources. Top picks: Grassy Waters Preserve, Fenced dog runs and E.R. Bradley's. One of the activities is free. Nearest towns: Palm Beach (1.2 mi) and Singer Island (4.9 mi).

Last updated September 7, 2026. Events refresh daily; places are hand-picked and re-checked monthly.

West Palm Beach is the county's real downtown: Clematis Street and Rosemary Square for nights out, the Kravis Center and the Norton Museum for culture, and a Saturday GreenMarket on the waterfront that draws the whole county. Free concerts at Clematis by Night run every Thursday.

For the live version of everything below, open the West Palm Beach page: things to do · events · where to eat.

Beaches & Parks in West Palm Beach

  • Grassy Waters Preserve (West Palm Beach) — Cypress boardwalk plus a 16.6-mi shadeless levee loop for gravel bikes (Nov only). Price: Free · Dogs: no.
  • Fenced dog runs (Various) — Bark Park at Snyder, Holiday Park, Riverside and Poinciana (FTL), Barkham at Markham, Woofing Waters at Quiet Waters, Tradewinds Park, Mizner Bark (Boca), Pooch Pines at Okeeheelee (WPB), Blanche & Kennedy parks (Coconut Grove). Dogs: yes.
  • Dog-friendly weekend-away hotels (Various) — Kimpton Shorebreak & Goodland (FTL; no fee, no size limit), The Ben and Canopy (WPB), Brazilian Court (Palm Beach), The Seagate and The Ray (Delray), Hard Rock Guitar Hotel and Margaritaville (Hollywood), Kimpton EPIC / Surfcomber and 1 Hotel (Miami Beach), Biltmore (Coral Gables), Mayfair House (Coconut Grove). Dogs: yes.

Attractions & Activities in West Palm Beach

  • Cable wake parks (Deerfield / Hialeah / WPB) — Ski Rixen (Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield — the original US cable park, Wibit aqua park), Miami Watersports Complex (Amelia Earhart Park), Shark Wake Park (Okeeheelee, WPB). Price: $50–60/2 hr.
  • Norton Museum of Art & Flagler Museum (West Palm Beach / Palm Beach) — The two big cultural stops in Palm Beach County: Norton (free Fri/Sat for FL residents — check), Whitehall Gilded Age mansion. Price: Norton ~$18, Whitehall $26 · Dogs: no.
  • Palm Beach Zoo & Cox Science Center (West Palm Beach) — Adjacent. Zoo Lights from ~Nov 21. Price: ~$30 / ~$20–25 · Dogs: no.
  • Mounts Botanical Garden (West Palm Beach) — 14 acres, county's oldest garden; occasional 'Dog Days' events. Price: $12 · Dogs: no.
  • Lion Country Safari (Loxahatchee) — Drive-through safari in your own car + walk-through park. Price: ~$40–50 · Dogs: no.
  • Cultural tours (Miami / FTL / Delray / Boca / WPB) — MDPL Art Deco walking tour (daily 10:30 am, ~$35), HistoryMiami walking/boat tours (Little Havana, MiMo, cemeteries; $30–60), Miami Culinary Tours (Little Havana, Wynwood; $65–90), Craft Food Tours (FTL, Delray, Boca, WPB; ~$65–75), Wynwood golf-cart graffiti tours (~$35–50, often dog-friendly).

Shopping & Markets in West Palm Beach

  • West Palm Beach GreenMarket (WPB waterfront) — Saturdays 9–1, opens Oct 3. The region's best; 32nd season Outdoors and dog-friendly on a leash unless noted. Dogs: leashed.
  • Farmers market season note (Region-wide) — Nearly all markets are outdoors and dog-friendly on a leash. Several pause for summer and reopen in October (WPB GreenMarket Oct 3, Delray GreenMarket TBC, Lincoln Road Antique Market 2nd & 4th Sundays from Oct).
  • The Square (Rosemary Square) & Clematis St (West Palm Beach) — Open-air, Wednesday music, Clematis by Night Thursdays. Dogs: yes (outdoor).
  • Warehouse District & Antique Row (West Palm Beach) — Steam Horse brewery, Steel Tie rum, Grandview Public Market, vintage; 40+ antique dealers on S. Dixie. Dogs: yes.
  • Palm Beach Outlets (West Palm Beach) — 130 outlet stores, open-air. Dogs: yes (leashed, common areas).

At Night in West Palm Beach

  • Thrills and rainy-day options (Various) — Helicopter tours from FTL Executive ($150–350), hot-air balloons over Wellington ($250–300, season resumes Oct–Nov), Skydive Miami, iFLY Davie, Xtreme Action Park & K1 Speed (FTL), Topgolf, PopStroke Delray (dog-friendly outdoors), escape rooms, axe throwing, Publix Aprons and Sur La Table cooking classes, salsa lessons at Ball & Chain or Salsa Craze (FTL).
  • Comedy clubs (Doral / Dania Beach / WPB) — Miami Improv, Dania Beach Improv, Palm Beach Improv — rotating weekly headliners, posted 3–4 weeks out.

Free things to do in West Palm Beach

Nothing here charges admission (parking may).

  • Grassy Waters Preserve — Cypress boardwalk plus a 16.

West Palm Beach with kids

  • Palm Beach Zoo & Cox Science Center — Adjacent.

Where to eat in West Palm Beach

Waterfront

  • E.R. Bradley's (West Palm Beach) — Waterfront saloon. On the guide's dog-friendly waterfront list. $$ · dog-friendly patio.

Brunch & Breakfast

  • Grandview Public Market (WPB Warehouse District) — Food hall. Dog-friendly outdoors. $ · dog-friendly patio.

Casual & Family

  • Okeechobee Steakhouse (West Palm Beach) — Est. 1947, Florida's oldest steakhouse. $$$$.
  • Grato (West Palm Beach) — Conley's wood-fired Italian. $$$.
  • Pistache (Clematis St, West Palm Beach) — French bistro, brunch. $$$.
  • Table 26 (West Palm Beach) — Neighborhood fine dining. $$$.
  • Howley's (West Palm Beach) — 1950 diner, late night. $.
  • Elisabetta's (West Palm Beach) — Big Italian party on the waterway. $$$.
  • Rhythm Café (West Palm Beach) — Kitschy former drugstore. $$.
  • Bakery pilgrimages (Wynwood / MiMo / Coral Gables / WPB) — Zak the Baker, El Bagel (cult line), aioli, Bachour. $.

Date Night

  • Emelina ★ (new 2026) (West Palm Beach) — Modern Cuban tasting. 16 seats, 10 courses, ~$235, two seatings; the year's big story. $$$$$ · book ahead.
  • aioli (West Palm Beach) — Cult croissants and sandwiches.
  • Palm Beach Meats (West Palm Beach) — Butcher that cooks.

Bars & Nightlife

  • Spruzzo (The Ben, West Palm Beach) — Mediterranean small plates; Intracoastal sunset. $$$.
  • RH Rooftop Restaurant (West Palm Beach) — Lobster roll, burger, steak inside the RH gallery. $$$.
  • Treehouse (Canopy by Hilton, WPB (13th fl)) — Shareables and tequila; best WPB skyline. $$.
  • Steam Horse (WPB Warehouse District) — Brewery. Pair with Steel Tie Spirits next door and Grandview Public Market. $ · dog-friendly patio.

What's on in West Palm Beach

The next 10 events on the West Palm Beach calendar (dates are America/New_York; confirm with the organizer before you go):

  • Chromatic Frequencies — Mon, Sep 7 – Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. Explore the art of color at Chromatic Frequencies.
  • The Belgrove Labor Day Bash — Mon, Sep 7, 11:00 AM · Belgrove Resort · Festivals & Markets. Join us for the Belgrove Labor Day Bash featuring food and fun.
  • Art Encounters — Tue, Sep 8 – Fri, Sep 11, 10:00 AM · Armory Art Center · Festivals & Markets. Join us for interactive experiences at Art Encounters.
  • Wellington International fall horse shows — Thu, Sep 10 · Wellington International · Sports. Thu–Sun Free spectator admission, Sept 10 through mid-October weekends. Polo season doesn't start until Dec 27. Dogs leashed.
  • Clematis by Night — free waterfront concerts — Thu, Sep 10 · Clematis St waterfront · Festivals & Markets. Every Thursday 6–9 pm.
  • Luke Bryan — Sat, Sep 12 · iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre · Concerts & Live Music.
  • 3rd Annual City of Westlake 5K Remembering 9/11 — Sat, Sep 12, 7:30 AM · Races & Runs. 5K Lace up your running shoes and join the community for the 3rd Annual Westlake 5K on September 12, 2026. Taking place at the scenic greenspace located at the corner of Persimmon Blvd and Ilex Way… Price: $45
  • Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Royal Palm Beach, FL (37) — Sat, Sep 12, 8:00 AM · Races & Runs. 13.1 mi, 5K, 10K US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local… Price: $30
  • West Palm Beach 9/11 Stair Climb — Sat, Sep 12, 8:00 AM · 515 N. Clematis Street · Community. Honor fallen heroes with a 110-story stair climb tribute. Price: Free
  • Feast and Football – All-You-Can-Eat Sundays at the Paddock Restaurant — Sun, Sep 13, 11:30 AM · Paddock Restaurant · Festivals & Markets. Enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat brunch while watching football.

See the full list, refreshed daily: West Palm Beach.

Getting there and planning your day

West Palm Beach sits at 26.715, -80.053 in Palm Beach County. Parking rules, beach access and permits are on the City of West Palm Beach site; the Discover The Palm Beaches (official tourism board) calendar lists county-wide festivals; check the National Weather Service Miami – South Florida forecast before a beach or boat day (summer storms build after 2 pm); snorkelers and anglers should read the NOAA tides: Lake Worth Pier; Brightline (West Palm Beach–Boca–Fort Lauderdale–Aventura–Miami) is the car-free way in; the official Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society page has hours and entry fees.

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