Palm Beach, FL Hotels

Florida’s most easterly town, Palm Beach, is known for lush green gardens, historic architecture, and attractions suitable for families and friends. Palm Beach Zoo is a popular destination to learn more about the area’s wildlife, whilst Coconut Cove Recreation Center and Waterpark gives you a chance to enjoy playing in water and sun. Take a ride with Lion Country Safari to learn about the 800 animals that roam freely in this amusement park. The Diva Duck Amphibious Tours takes you on a fun-filled tour on land and in sea, providing you a perfect opportunity to explore the area and discover more about Palm Beach’s rich history. The South Florida Science Museum is packed with hands-on activities. Here, you can enjoy a show at the planetarium, explore the educational science trail or delight in a laser light show in the evening.

If tourist attractions do not float your boat, you can cruise along Palm Beach’s clear blue waters. Red Reef Park, home to a unique snorkelling area, and the Gumbo Limbo Environmental Education Center are ideal for those who wish to admire ocean life. Relax and forget the stresses of the day at Ocean Ridge Hammock Park, a small, secluded beach.

When To Go

The climate of Palm Beach is akin to most of Florida, which is humid subtropical. Average temperatures in Palm Beach never fall below 18°C (64°F), regardless of the time of year. There is a distinct rainy season from June through to September, yet these months remain relatively warm, with temperatures between 21-32°C (70-90°F). October through May is relatively dry, with temperatures between 14-27°C (57-82°F). Palm Beach has an average of 133 wet days and 234 sunshine days per year, with annual average precipitation around 150 cm (59 inches).

• Spring (mid-March to mid-June): 17-32°C (32-89°F)

• Summer (mid-June to mid-September): 23-32°C (74-90°F)

• Autumn (mid-September to mid-December): 16-32°C (60-89°F)

• Winter (mid-December through mid-March): 14-27°C (57-79°F)

Getting There

Palm Beach is served by Palm Beach International Airport. From the airport, there are a number of transport options available, including car rentals (located on Level One), Palm Tran public bus service, Tri-Rail rail service, Amtrak rail service, taxis and hotel shuttles (free courtesy of certain hotels).

• By air: Palm Beach International Airport

• By bus: Palm Tran

• By rail: Tri-Rail, Amtrak