Palm Beach, USA

Palm Beach is a town in Florida, USA. The Intracoastal Waterway separates it from the neighboring cities of West Palm Beach and Lake Worth. It is an affluent city which attracts politicians, socialites and the wealthy.

The city of Palm Beach, with its sunny palm-lined street, elite shopping and oceanfront estates has the most concentrated wealth in the region. Boynton Beach, Delray Beach and Boca Raton are quieter, but offer scenic beaches as well as a variety of performing arts, shopping and dining.

In downtown West Palm Beach, Clematis Street is the area's nightlife hub, with a great selection of bars, clubs, and restaurants. City Place is West Palm's version of Mizner Park; shops, restaurants, and other entertainment options liven up this area. In addition to good beaching, boating, and diving, you'll find great golf and tennis throughout the county.

Things to see and do

* Four Arts Gardens
* Worth Avenue
* Palm Beach Maritime Museum
* Mar-A-Lago – historic estate
* Whitehall, the Flagler Museum

General information

Cruise Season – May - Sept
Currency – US Dollar (US$)
Language – English
Land Area – 10.2 km²
Population – 20,000 approx
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time – GMT minus five hours
International Country Telephone Code – 1

Port Location – The Port of Palm Beach is located at Riviera Beach.

Transport Links - PBI is easy to get in and out of, and is about five minutes from downtown West Palm Beach. Travelers flying into South Florida or the Bahamas should strongly consider PBI.