West Palm Beach Communities

Whether young or old, single or married, working professional or retired resident, West Palm Beach is an idyllic piece of paradise that appeals to all demographics and lifestyles. Originally developed to house servants working on opulent Palm Beach, the city of West Palm Beach is now just as iconic, just as posh, and just as picturesque. College students who attend Florida Atlantic University, which is located in downtown West Palm Beach, enjoy the warm coastal climate, white sand beaches, and hip downtown nightlife. Similarly, working professionals appreciate the amenities and the close proximity to other metropolitan areas including Jupiter, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. Families are pleased to have an ample supply of school options, sports programs, art institutions, area attractions, recreation fields, and public parks. Furthermore, retirees are never short on activities as West Palm is well-known for its championship golf courses, tennis facilities, premier fishing, cultural events, acclaimed restaurants, and local pubs.

The epicenter of West Palm is City Place, an open-air venue that features numerous stores, boutiques, bars, and restaurants. Here, patrons enjoy live music, preview local artisans, and peruse down ornate walkways. The center is anchored by the Harriet Himmel Theater, a popular place for local productions, weddings, bar mitzvahs, and banquets; and the Muvico Movie Theater, a luxury cinema that presents high quality digital screens, leather lounge seats, upscale food options, and liquor libations. For larger theatrical performances and concerts, the Kravis Center of Performing Arts, which is adjacent to City Place, is the premier venue, and exhibitions and indoor festivals are frequently held at the Palm Beach Convention Center, which is also located off Okeechobee Blvd. Residents and guests alike enjoy strolling through the Norton Museum of Art, Flagler Museum, and the Science Museum or visiting the Palm Beach Zoo, the Palm Beach Ice Palace and Lion Country Safari.

Interestingly, West Palm Beach offers both traditional and non-traditional schools, allowing parents to select the school that best suits the needs of their children. For example, Dreyfoos School of the Arts is an acclaimed institution for students dedicated to one of the many fine art programs, and Suncoast High School is an academic-intensive school that consistently ranks as one of the top five best high schools in the nation. Charter school options include the G-Star School, which focuses on videography elements; the Toussaint L’Ouverture School, which educates non-English speaking students in core subjects; and Palm Beach Maritime Academy, which integrates marine science into standard curricula. Private school options in West Palm Beach include The King’s Academy, Oxbridge Academy, the Rosarian School, Berean Christian Academy, Cardinal Newman High School, and Palm Beach Christian Academy.

Real estate in West Palm Beach is comprised of waterfront condos, downtown townhomes, golf course villas, single family residences, and custom estates. Many of the custom homes are located along the Intracoastal Waterway off Flagler or in the SoSo (South of Southern) district. Some communities, such as Banyan Lakes, feature finger canals or lakes that meander into the Intracoastal. Established golf club communities include Ibis Golf and Country Club, Bear Lakes, Ironhorse Country Club, Breakers West, Emerald Dunes, Banyan Cay, and Bayhill Estates. Finally, historic neighborhoods such as El Cid, Bel Air, Central Park, and Flamingo feature charming, mid 1920s, Mediterranean style homes. Condo communities are prevalent throughout West Palm. These complexes range from luxurious skyscrapers overlooking the Intracoastal and island of Palm Beach, to modest two-story units with private courtyards in gated neighborhoods. With its ideal location between Palm Beach Gardens and Delray Beach, West Palm Beach is the pulse of Palm Beach County.