With its year-round warmth, plentiful pristine beaches, and wide-ranging options, South Florida has long been a highly sought-after winter escape. And in the past five years, Florida has seen an even larger-than-normal rise in popularity. However, like any seasonal tourist spot, your South Florida experience can vary significantly depending on the time of year you’re here. So, you, like most people, probably know that peak season down here is in wintertime. But: when does this 'season' really start and end? Let’s look at a few main factors: tourism, weather, activities, and costs.

aerial photo of a beach during peak season in South Florida

Understanding South Florida's Climate

When people say “South Florida” they typically mean southeast Florida from Key West up to Palm Beach County. Hobe Sound in Martin…

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Over the past few years, Palm Beach Gardens has become one of the most popular places to live, or own a winter home, in all of Florida. Locally known simply as "Gardens", it sits about 12 miles north of West Palm Beach, shares a border with Jupiter to the north, and is just inland from Juno Beach & North Palm Beach, making it a perfect hub to have a home base. 

a fountain in palm beach gardens, Florida

How Far Palm Beach Gardens is From:

  • Miami: 80 miles, about a 1 hr 30-minute drive without traffic
  • Orlando: 160 miles, about a 2 hr 20-minute drive without traffic
  • Palm Beach International Airport: 13 miles, about a 15-minute drive without traffic
  • Fort Lauderdale: 55 miles, about a 1 hr-drive without traffic
  • Stuart: 28 miles, about a 35-minute drive without traffic
  • Key…

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