Do you live in Palm Beach County and love art and everything that comes with it? If so, then you are in for a treat this weekend with the 14th Annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival. Located at the Square, this art show is sure to make your entire weekend a great one.

With a large collection of both local and nationally known artist, you will get the opportunity to meet some well-known creatives as well as the creatives of tomorrow. In a gallery style arrangement, you can stroll down the beautiful Rosemary Avenue as you soak in the art and atmosphere around you. Each artist will have their own tent giving you a chance to speak with them up close and personal as you ask them about their creative process behind their masterpieces. The art is not…

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There's just something about being able to see your town from above. Lucky for us, we have multiple great choices when it comes to grabbing a drink or meal with a fantastic South Florida view. Here are some of the best rooftop bars in West Palm Beach and the surrounding areas.

women having a drink at a rooftop bar in West Palm Beach, Florida

RH Rooftop

RH Rooftop Restaurant is a lovely four-story Restoration Hardware “mansion” on Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach which peers down at the city. If you haven't given it a try, then it's definitely worth experiencing. RH Rooftop has been named one of the best rooftop bars in West Palm Beach by both locals and tourists alike.

Address: 560 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach

Hours: 10 a.m to 8 p.m.

Roxy’s Pub

*Note: as of March 2024, the rooftop is…

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Want to kick back and enjoy a ride without worrying about traffic? Want to have a couple drinks at the tournament? The new Brightline connection might be the way to go for you. Leaving from West Palm Beach, the Brightline to Orlando will take you about 2 hours and 15 minutes, which is 15 to 30 minutes faster than driving without traffic. With traffic, who knows how much time you could save as you head towards the highly anticipated 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational. 

a golf course in Orlando, Florida

The Journey Begins: West Palm Beach to Orlando

Depending on where you live in Palm Beach County, getting to the Brightline station in West Palm is very easy, and there's a dedicated parking garage right across the street from the station. If you've never taken the Brightline before,…

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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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Now that the new Brightline station in Orlando is open and trains are running multiple times per day, many people are considering giving it a try. However, the price is causing a lot of those same people to hesitate. Currently, it costs between $138 and $178 for a round-trip ticket between West Palm Beach and Orlando. So, is it cheaper to drive? Is it faster? 

the sign that says welcome to downtown orlando

How Much Does it Cost to Take the Brightline From West Palm Beach to Orlando?

As of October 3rd, 2023, the cheapest Brightline ticket from West Palm Beach to Orlando is $69 and the most expensive first-class ticket from West Palm Beach to Orlando is $189. The same is true for Orlando to West Palm. For the sake of comparison, we're just going to focus on the "smart" tickets, which are…

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Here are some of the public boat ramps near West Palm Beach and Jupiter, Florida. Keep in mind that availability and conditions can change, so it's recommended to verify the details before your trip. Additionally, there may be other private, or semi-private boat ramps in the area that aren't listed here.

boats at Peanut Island and in the Intracoastal in West Palm Beach, Florida

West Palm Beach Area Boat Ramps:

  1. Phil Foster Park Boat Ramp:
    • Location: 900 Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
    • This ramp provides access to Peanut Island, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Palm Beach Inlet. It's known for its proximity to snorkeling and diving sites at Phil Foster Park's underwater snorkeling trail. After a day out on the water, you can pull your boat up to multiple waterfront restaurants including Sailfish…

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Emblematic of all the trends Florida has come to be known for: the influx of businesses and individuals moving to West Palm has driven immense economic development. Longtime establishments have seen meteoric rises and many entrepreneurial restaurateurs have found solid footing. From bustling Clematis Street, to City Place, happy hour in West Palm Beach doesn’t disappoint. Dive bars, rooftops, upscale Italian restaurants, and burger joints, you’ll find whatever you’re looking for. Here's an ultimate guide to the best happy hour deals West Palm Beach has to offer.

aerial photo of West Palm Beach during happy hour

West Palm Beach Happy Hour: Clematis Street

E.R. Bradley’s

  • Monday-Thursday from 4:00–6:30pm
  • Select $4 beers, $6 well spirits, and $8 wine; plus a great selection of $7 bar…

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With the final few days of June remaining, the 4th of July is right around the corner. July 4th is a time for everyone to come to together and celebrate America. Here in Palm Beach County, there is plenty of 4th of July celebrations for everyone to attend. Grab your family and friends and head to one of these exciting events to see stunning firework displays, great food, and live music. 

4th of July Celebrations: Southern Palm Beach County

4th On Flagler: West Palm Beach

Celebrations for South Florida’s largest free outdoor Independence Day celebration. This year marks the 35thyear celebrating the 4th on Flagler. Fireworks begin at 9 pm along the Intracoastal and the event starts at 6 pm to 10 pm.

Fabulous Fourth: Boca Raton

Celebrations…

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As the fastest-growing sport in the country, we’d be surprised if you haven’t heard about pickleball at this point. Combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, pickleball has taken the sporting world by storm—particularly here in sunny South Florida. Its popularity has soared, and West Palm Beach and its surrounding areas have embraced this exciting game with open arms. If you're a pickleball enthusiast or curious to try your hand at this addictive sport, then here are some of the places to play pickleball in West Palm Beach and its neighboring communities. 

couple playing pickleball in west palm beach at Okeeheelee park

Free, Public West Palm Beach Pickleball Courts

Okeeheelee Park, West Palm Beach:

Located in West Palm Beach's Okeeheelee Park, the West Palm Beach Pickleball Complex is a…

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First of all: people unfamiliar with the area will ask, “Is there good surfing in West Palm Beach?” not understanding that West Palm Beach doesn't really have a beach. Surfing on Palm Beach island is a different story, but the only kind of West Palm Beach surfing is wakeboarding at Shark Wake Park. Our Palm Beach County slice of paradise is not only renowned for its stunning beaches and dreamt-about lifestyle, but also usually has the best surfing in all of South Florida (except for that late September 2022 blast from Hurricane Ian that pretty much bypassed the Palm Beaches completely and blew up in South Beach). So, in a strange, but particular order, let’s look at the best Palm Beach surfing and other surf spots near West Palm Beach.

palm beach surfing in peak season
First, let’s talk…

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