Palm Beach Gardens Guidebook
Sightseeing
Named after the famous loggerhead marine turtles, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center is free to visit, though most visitors leave a donation to help them continue their important work.
Referred to by locals as the ‘turtle hospital,’ this is a rehabilitation center and a favorite destination for families traveling with animal-loving children.
The center includes permanent exhibits and is staffed by friendly volunteers who are glad to show you around and explain the backgrounds of the resident animals.
Just a short drive from Palm Beach Gardens, it’s a truly one of a kind facility that shouldn’t be missed.
14200 U.S. Hwy 1
14200 U.S. Highway 1Named after the famous loggerhead marine turtles, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center is free to visit, though most visitors leave a donation to help them continue their important work.
Referred to by locals as the ‘turtle hospital,’ this is a rehabilitation center and a favorite destination for families traveling with animal-loving children.
The center includes permanent exhibits and is staffed by friendly volunteers who are glad to show you around and explain the backgrounds of the resident animals.
Just a short drive from Palm Beach Gardens, it’s a truly one of a kind facility that shouldn’t be missed.
Second only to Alaska in length of coastline, Florida has a rich maritime history and is home to some of the country’s most beautiful and historic lighthouses, many of which are now museums.
Since it was built in 1860, the nearly 110-foot tall Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse has stood as a coastal sentinel. Now, the preserved structure is a historic site and museum open to the public.
Tours are available daily and are led by historical society guides that are both knowledgeable and enthusiastic, giving guests a unique historic insight they might not get otherwise.
Check their website for directions, hours, and prices.
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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
500 Captain Armours WySecond only to Alaska in length of coastline, Florida has a rich maritime history and is home to some of the country’s most beautiful and historic lighthouses, many of which are now museums.
Since it was built in 1860, the nearly 110-foot tall Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse has stood as a coastal sentinel. Now, the preserved structure is a historic site and museum open to the public.
Tours are available daily and are led by historical society guides that are both knowledgeable and enthusiastic, giving guests a unique historic insight they might not get otherwise.
Check their website for directions, hours, and prices.
Comprised of more than 400 acres of pristine, subtropical coastal environment, John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is considered one of the most well-preserved parks of its kind in the state.
The park’s amenities include more than two miles of beach and barrier islands that are home to a variety of native plant and animal species, many of which are unique to the area.
Diving, snorkeling, and swimming are popular in the park’s clear waters, and it’s not uncommon to see a variety of animals, especially wading and predatory birds. It’s generally less crowded than other more commercial attractions, but you probably won’t have the whole place to yourself.
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John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
10900 Jack Nicklaus DrComprised of more than 400 acres of pristine, subtropical coastal environment, John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is considered one of the most well-preserved parks of its kind in the state.
The park’s amenities include more than two miles of beach and barrier islands that are home to a variety of native plant and animal species, many of which are unique to the area.
Diving, snorkeling, and swimming are popular in the park’s clear waters, and it’s not uncommon to see a variety of animals, especially wading and predatory birds. It’s generally less crowded than other more commercial attractions, but you probably won’t have the whole place to yourself.
CityPlace
Great spot for nightlife in the heart of West Palm Beach - bars, club, restaurants. We recommend Roccos Tacos. Close to Flagler Drive which is a pretty drive along the inter coastal by day or night.
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Clematis Street Historic Commercial District
Great spot for nightlife in the heart of West Palm Beach - bars, club, restaurants. We recommend Roccos Tacos. Close to Flagler Drive which is a pretty drive along the inter coastal by day or night.
Juno Beach Park
14775 US-1Easy to get to beach located 5 miles from the house.
Downtown Gardens is the closest destination to the house. We recommend this area to walk around visit shops, watch a movie, and eat at iconic places like Cheesecake Factory and Texas de Brazil steakhouse. Our favorite spot for pizza is located here, too. Check out Grimaldi’s for a delicious coal fire pizza.
11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave
11701 Lake Victoria Gardens AvenueDowntown Gardens is the closest destination to the house. We recommend this area to walk around visit shops, watch a movie, and eat at iconic places like Cheesecake Factory and Texas de Brazil steakhouse. Our favorite spot for pizza is located here, too. Check out Grimaldi’s for a delicious coal fire pizza.
Abacoa offers great local flair in dining and activities. There is even a mini putt-putt located here.
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Abacoa
Abacoa offers great local flair in dining and activities. There is even a mini putt-putt located here.
Culture
With thousands of works of art primarily from the Americas, Europe, and China, The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach was founded nearly eight decades ago and has grown into one of the country’s most recognized museums.
Most of what you’ll see is contemporary, though there are older pieces as well.
The museum is the largest of its kind in the state and is most well-known for its permanent collection, but offers a variety of community-minded programs as well. The best way to keep abreast of what’s on the schedule is to check out their website periodically.
1450 S Dixie Hwy
1450 South Dixie HighwayWith thousands of works of art primarily from the Americas, Europe, and China, The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach was founded nearly eight decades ago and has grown into one of the country’s most recognized museums.
Most of what you’ll see is contemporary, though there are older pieces as well.
The museum is the largest of its kind in the state and is most well-known for its permanent collection, but offers a variety of community-minded programs as well. The best way to keep abreast of what’s on the schedule is to check out their website periodically.
Consisting of 55 rooms built for the wife of a local oil mogul, the home that’s the Historic Flagler Museum’s centerpiece was built in 1902 and has been restored to near-original condition, giving visitors an interesting glimpse into the lifestyles of the uber-wealthy in eras past.
Full of original art, furniture, and housewares that were the height of luxury by the standards of the time, the home and museum are a favorite destination for history-minded travelers.
Most guests end up spending an hour or two onsite, and many choose to take advantage of the professionally guided tours that are offered.
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Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
1 Whitehall WayConsisting of 55 rooms built for the wife of a local oil mogul, the home that’s the Historic Flagler Museum’s centerpiece was built in 1902 and has been restored to near-original condition, giving visitors an interesting glimpse into the lifestyles of the uber-wealthy in eras past.
Full of original art, furniture, and housewares that were the height of luxury by the standards of the time, the home and museum are a favorite destination for history-minded travelers.
Most guests end up spending an hour or two onsite, and many choose to take advantage of the professionally guided tours that are offered.
The Roger Dean Stadium is most well-known as the home of the St. Louis Cardinals in the off-season and is the perfect venue to take in a game or two.
Most visitors are pleasantly surprised at the stadium’s amenities, and also that it’s noticeably less expensive than its big league counterparts.
The stadium seats more than 6,000 fans and individual and season tickets are available.
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Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
4751 Main StThe Roger Dean Stadium is most well-known as the home of the St. Louis Cardinals in the off-season and is the perfect venue to take in a game or two.
Most visitors are pleasantly surprised at the stadium’s amenities, and also that it’s noticeably less expensive than its big league counterparts.
The stadium seats more than 6,000 fans and individual and season tickets are available.
Abacoa Golf club in nearby Jupiter is one of South Florida’s best public golf courses.
Known for its abundant lakes, sand traps, and sloping fairways, most guests consider the course scenic and challenging, but not overly unforgiving.
Many of the area’s natural elements have been incorporated into the course’s design, and with a variety of tees to play from, it’s appropriate for players of most skill levels.
Greens fees are reasonable, but like most of Florida’s courses, tee times fill quickly during peak times, so it’s wise to reserve yours in advance, especially if you plan on playing on a weekend or holiday.
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Abacoa Golf Club
105 Barbados DrAbacoa Golf club in nearby Jupiter is one of South Florida’s best public golf courses.
Known for its abundant lakes, sand traps, and sloping fairways, most guests consider the course scenic and challenging, but not overly unforgiving.
Many of the area’s natural elements have been incorporated into the course’s design, and with a variety of tees to play from, it’s appropriate for players of most skill levels.
Greens fees are reasonable, but like most of Florida’s courses, tee times fill quickly during peak times, so it’s wise to reserve yours in advance, especially if you plan on playing on a weekend or holiday.
Located on Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium was founded more than 60 years ago. Their primary aim is to engage and educate the public on the wonders and importance of the natural world.
In addition to their interactive and animal exhibits, the center offers a variety of community-centered programs that touch on science, plants, animals, and the environment.
The center has different hours on weekends and weekdays, and during peak times can get crowded, so if you’d like to avoid the hordes, consider visiting in the morning when they first open or during the week.
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South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
4801 Dreher Trail NLocated on Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium was founded more than 60 years ago. Their primary aim is to engage and educate the public on the wonders and importance of the natural world.
In addition to their interactive and animal exhibits, the center offers a variety of community-centered programs that touch on science, plants, animals, and the environment.
The center has different hours on weekends and weekdays, and during peak times can get crowded, so if you’d like to avoid the hordes, consider visiting in the morning when they first open or during the week.
If you want to experience deep-sea fishing, this is the most affordable way to do it. We love going out on this fishing charter. Great fun for the whole family.
Blue Heron Fleet Drift Fishing
1075 N Hwy A1AIf you want to experience deep-sea fishing, this is the most affordable way to do it. We love going out on this fishing charter. Great fun for the whole family.
Shopping
Though it features premium retail outlets like Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom, not all of The Gardens Mall’s shops are so expensive and exclusive. With more than 150 to choose from, there’s likely a little something for everyone regardless of the limit on their credit card.
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The Gardens Mall (Palm Beach Gardens) station
Though it features premium retail outlets like Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom, not all of The Gardens Mall’s shops are so expensive and exclusive. With more than 150 to choose from, there’s likely a little something for everyone regardless of the limit on their credit card.
Palm Beach Outlets
1751 Palm Beach Lakes BlvdSpa
There is a lot to do at this hotel. Including golf and a fabulous spa.
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PGA National Golf Club
400 Ave of the ChampionsThere is a lot to do at this hotel. Including golf and a fabulous spa.
Food scene
The Woods Jupiter
129 Soundings AveTiger Woods restaurant in Jupiter.
Outdoor dining under banyan trees and along the water. Fun tropical vibes. You don’t go there so much for the food as you do the ambiance.
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Guanabanas Restaurant
960 N Hwy A1AOutdoor dining under banyan trees and along the water. Fun tropical vibes. You don’t go there so much for the food as you do the ambiance.
J. Alexander's Restaurant
4625 PGA BoulevardWaterway Cafe
2300 PGA BoulevardNice spot on the water for drinks or food.