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Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

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Palm Beach Gardens

Nearby: North Palm Beach · Juno Beach · Singer Island · Jupiter

Things to Do in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Palm Beach Gardens is golf country, home to PGA National and the Honda Classic, but it is also the north county's shopping and dining hub around Downtown at the Gardens and PGA Commons. It's inland, so pair it with a beach run to Juno or Singer Island.

12 things to do · 8 upcoming events · 3 places to eat · Updated September 2026 · events refreshed daily

This Weekend in Palm Beach Gardens

Mon 7 – Thu 10

Not much listed in town this weekend — here's what's on across South Florida.

Things to Do in Palm Beach Gardens

Beaches & Parks 7

Local spring substitutes, Coral Gables / FTL / Riviera Beach

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Local spring substitutes

South Florida has no natural springs — they all sit north of Orlando. Local stand-ins: the spring-fed Venetian Pool in Coral Gables (1924 lagoon pool, $23, closed Mondays), the atoll pool at Matheson Hammock, the Snyder Park dog lake, and Peanut Island's snorkel lagoon.

Nearby · Singer Island
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Beach · Free

Phil Foster Park / Blue Heron Bridge

Often called the best shore dive in the US: 5–20 ft, marked snorkel trail, seahorses, octopus, eagle rays. Go within an hour of high tide only. Force-E and Pura Vida rent gear nearby.

leashed (park)Nearby · Singer Island
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Peanut Island, Riviera Beach

Beach

Peanut Island

Snorkel lagoon and east-side reef; weekdays in October are quiet, weekends are a sandbar party.

$15–20 shuttle noNearby · Singer Island
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Attractions & Activities 3

On the water

Palm Beach ledges

Turtle-heavy drift dives on Breakers Reef and the Mizpah wreck corridor. Pura Vida Divers (also Open Water certification ~$500–600 and Blue Heron Bridge guided shore dives), Walker's, Narcosis.

~$95–110Nearby · Singer Island
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Shopping & Markets 2

FAQ: Palm Beach Gardens

What is there to do in Palm Beach Gardens this weekend?

Events in and around Palm Beach Gardens include Downtown Delray Restaurant Month (Sep 1–30, Downtown Delray Beach), School Girls, Or the African Mean Girls Play (Sep 3–27, The Hive Black Box Theater) and Build a Better World: The Future Begins with You (Sep 7, Fort Lauderdale). The weekend strip at the top of this page is refreshed daily.

What are the best free things to do in Palm Beach Gardens?

Free picks near Palm Beach Gardens include Juno Dunes & Jupiter Ridge natural areas and Phil Foster Park / Blue Heron Bridge. Short scrub trails; Juno Dunes climbs a 45-ft dune with ocean views.

Where can I eat on the water in Palm Beach Gardens?

Waterfront restaurants near Palm Beach Gardens include Sailfish Marina (Marina restaurant, $$).

Are there dog-friendly beaches or parks in Palm Beach Gardens?

Yes. Dog-friendly spots in Palm Beach Gardens include Juno Dunes & Jupiter Ridge natural areas (leashed), John D. MacArthur Beach State Park (leashed), Phil Foster Park / Blue Heron Bridge (leashed (park)) and Palm Beach Gardens GreenMarket (leashed).

What towns are near Palm Beach Gardens?

The closest towns to Palm Beach Gardens are North Palm Beach (3.5 mi), Juno Beach (6.5 mi), Singer Island (6.9 mi), Jupiter (8.1 mi), West Palm Beach (9.1 mi) and Palm Beach (10 mi). Each has its own guide on this site.