Looking for the best things to do in West Palm Beach? Palm Beach County’s downtown hub offers a lively waterfront, a top art museum, and easy access to the ritzy island of Palm Beach across the water. Locals point to the Clematis Street and Rosemary Square scenes, the waterfront on Flagler Drive, and the Norton Museum of Art.
Things to do in West Palm Beach
The Waterfront & Clematis Street
The Flagler Drive waterfront and its green commons, plus historic Clematis Street for dining, bars and the fountain.
Rosemary Square
An open-air district of shops, restaurants and events (formerly CityPlace).
Arts & Gardens
The acclaimed Norton Museum of Art, the Kravis Center for performing arts, Mounts Botanical Garden, and the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens.
Across the Water: Palm Beach
Stroll ritzy Worth Avenue and see the historic Breakers on the island of Palm Beach, minutes away.
Things to do in West Palm Beach at night
Clematis Street and Rosemary Square lead for bars, live music and dining, with shows at the Kravis Center and waterfront strolls.
Free things to do in West Palm Beach
- The Flagler Drive waterfront and commons
- Historic Clematis Street and its fountain
- Window-shopping Worth Avenue in Palm Beach
What West Palm Beach locals actually recommend
The best Clematis and Rosemary spots, what’s on at the Kravis Center, the quiet waterfront corners — that comes from people who live here. On Neighborhood Nurturers’ West Palm Beach community, real neighbors answer “what should I actually do this weekend?” Join your West Palm Beach neighbors free →
Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in West Palm Beach?
Explore the Flagler Drive waterfront, dine and go out on Clematis Street and at Rosemary Square, visit the Norton Museum of Art and the Kravis Center, and cross to Palm Beach for Worth Avenue and the Breakers.
What is there to do in West Palm Beach at night?
Clematis Street and Rosemary Square lead for bars, live music and dining, plus performances at the Kravis Center and waterfront strolls.
What are free things to do in West Palm Beach?
The Flagler Drive waterfront and commons, Clematis Street and its fountain, and window-shopping Worth Avenue in Palm Beach are all free.
Is West Palm Beach worth visiting?
Yes — for its waterfront, the Norton Museum, the Clematis and Rosemary Square scenes, and easy access to the island of Palm Beach.