Situated nine miles north of West Palm Beach, the Village of North Palm Beach is a haven for boating, shopping, and dining. Because the Village is close to the Palm Beach Inlet, as well as to a host of marina facilities, North Palm Beach attracts fishermen and boaters, alike. Boasting 12,500 residents, North Palm Beach offers an elite selection of waterfront and Intracoastal properties.

For decades, the snowbird map of Florida’s southeast coast kept a familiar shape. The best-known winter addresses sat well to the south, in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the established stretches of Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. The working assumption was that farther south meant warmer, busier, and more desirable. That map is being redrawn. A growing share of seasonal buyers are looking north, into the northern Palm Beaches, Martin County, and St. Lucie County, and the reasons behind that shift say a great deal about how Florida has changed over the past decade.

Why the Search Is Moving North

The move north is really two searches at once, and they lead to different parts of the coast. Some buyers are looking for room and a slower pace. Others…

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“Golf cart lifestyle” is one of those phrases that sounds simple until you start shopping for a home around it. For one buyer it means rolling down to the beach at sunrise, parking outside a café, and never touching the car on a Saturday. For another it means a quiet path inside a gated club, where the cart lives in the garage next to the golf bag and rarely leaves the property. In the northern Palm Beaches, both versions exist, but they live in very different places, and the address you choose largely decides which one you get.

It helps to understand that distinction before browsing listings, because Florida draws a firm legal line between a cart you can drive around town and one you can only drive inside a community.

Two Different Versions of…

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For serious boat owners shopping the Palm Beach County waterfront, the inlet often matters as much as the house. The Atlantic does not open onto the Intracoastal in many places along this coast. Where it does, and how, determines what kind of vessel can actually live behind a property, how often the boat gets used, and how much planning every offshore run requires.

Four inlets shape the entire county. The Jupiter Inlet anchors the north. The Palm Beach Inlet, also called the Lake Worth Inlet, sits in the middle near the Port of Palm Beach. The Boynton Inlet, officially the South Lake Worth Inlet, handles the south-central stretch. The Boca Raton Inlet sits at the southern edge of the county. They look similar on a map. In practice, they are four…

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In South Florida waterfront real estate, few phrases carry as much weight as “no fixed bridges.”

It appears often in listings throughout Jupiter, Tequesta, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and other communities where boating is part of the property’s value. To a casual buyer, it may sound like a technical detail. To an experienced boater, it can be one of the first filters that determines whether a property is worth seeing.

Why the Term Matters in Jupiter and Palm Beach County

Jupiter is a boating market as much as it is a waterfront market. There are beautiful waterfront homes throughout Palm Beach County, but not every waterfront property functions the same way for a boat owner.

Some properties are prized mainly for the view.…

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Every holiday season, the Intracoastal is transformed into a wonderland of lights and festivity as the annual Boat Parade takes center stage. On Saturday, the event celebrates its 30th anniversary—a milestone highlighting decades of community spirit, holiday cheer, and insanely creative displays. Starting in North Palm Beach and ending in Jupiter, the Palm Beach Boat Parade is a cherished tradition that unites residents, visitors, and boaters in a celebration of creativity and holiday joy.

2024 holiday boat parade

Details

  • When: Saturday, 12/7/2024 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
  • Where:
    • Start: near the North Palm Beach Marina
    • End: Charlie & Joe’s at Love Street / Jupiter Lighthouse

How to Watch the Parade

The best part of the Palm Beach Boat Parade?…

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In Northern Palm Beach County, we have plenty of excellent restaurants that offer exquisite Thanksgiving Day menus; and some of them even offer special carry-out deals! So, if you'd rather go out for Thanksgiving, or don't have the time to cook, then check out these phenomenal options.

photo of a restaurant table with Thanksgiving dinner on it

Dine-In on Thanksgiving

  1. The River House


    • The Thanksgiving menu features a traditional dinner priced at $40, which includes:
      • Roasted Turkey served with herbed stuffing
      • Homemade cranberry sauce
      • Creamy whipped potatoes with gravy
      • Fresh sautéed corn
      • Hawaiian rolls
    • For an additional $12, guests can add an 8-ounce slice of prime rib to their meal.
    • A children's Thanksgiving dinner is available for $10, offering:
      • Roasted turkey
      • Creamy whipped…

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South Florida celebrates the 4th of July with enthusiasm. Many of the cities and towns in Palm Beach County have their own celebrations and fireworks displays, but you'll also see many amateur fireworks displays since it is one of the few days of the year when launching fireworks is legal in Florida. Here are all of the 2024 4th of July Fireworks West Palm Beach and the rest of the county will be putting on, as well as some other events that will be a part of each local celebration.

People watching 4th of July Fireworks in West Palm Beach

Fireworks and 4th of July Celebrations in Palm Beach County

WEST PALM BEACH 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS

  • 4th on Flagler:
    • July 4, 6 p.m. along the Intracoastal Waterway
    • Music, Military Honor Ceremony, kids’ zone
    • Fireworks at 9:09 p.m.

JUPITER 4TH…

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Stone crab season in Florida is a highly anticipated period that runs annually from October 15th through May 1st, marking a significant phase for local cuisine and culture.  Stone crab claws are a delicacy known for their sweet, tender meat. The tradition of enjoying stone crab claws is deeply ingrained in Florida's culinary scene, with the claws often served chilled with a side of mustard sauce or melted butter. Today, we look into where to get the best stone crab claws in Northern Palm Beach County.

stone crab claws at a restaurant in palm beach florida

Due to declining harvests, the season was shortened by two weeks in 2020, highlighting the delicacy's vulnerability and the importance of sustainable harvesting practices. Stone crabs are considered a renewable resource because fishermen typically…

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In honor of Wimbledon, the oldest and prestigious Tennis Tournament, beginning next week in Wimbledon, England, we rounded some of the Best Public Tennis Courts in Northern Palm Beach County to channel your favorite Tennis star. 

Public Tennis Courts in Northern Palm Beach County.

Carlin Park: Jupiter

Jupiter Bay Tennis Club: Jupiter

Jupiter Ocean and Racquet Club: Jupiter

Lighthouse Park: Jupiter

Jupiter Community Park: Jupiter

Abacoa Clay Courts: Jupiter

Juno Park: Juno Beach

Bert Winters Park: Juno Beach

Palm Beach Gardens Tennis and Pickleball Center: Palm Beach Gardens

North Palm Beach Country Club: North Palm Beach

Private Neighborhoods with Tennis Courts in Northern Palm Beach County.

Tequesta Country…

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