Palm Beach & West Palm Beach: Millionaires Paradise
"There is more money, more champagne, more caviar, more Rolls-Royces, and of course, more affluence in Palm Beach than in all the rest of America put together." - Marjorie Merriweather Post.
The Town of PALM BEACH (called Palm Beach Island or the Island of Palm Beach to differentiate between the town and the county) is an incorporated town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The Intracoastal Waterway separates it from the neighboring cities of West Palm Beach and Lake Worth. In 2000, Palm Beach had a year-round population of 10,468, with an estimated seasonal population of 30,000.
The coconut palms are the legacy of a drunken party held after a Spanish ship called the Providencia ran aground on January 9, 1878. Bound for Barcelona from Havana, the ship carried a cargo of hides, coconuts, and wine. The crew and local settlers consumed the wine, and the captain gave the Americans twenty thousand cocunuts. The palms that grew from the coconuts are still on the island, and the party is still going on.
In 1892 the palms entranced Henry Morrison Flager, a partner with John D. Rockefeller in Standard Oil Company, who decided to turn Palm Beach into America's Riviera and who made the Atlantic coast barrier island accessible via his Florida East Coast Railway. The nucleus of the community was established by Flagler's two luxury resort hotels, the Royal Poinciana Hotel and The Breakers Hotel. West Palm Beach was built across Lake Worth as a service town and has become a major city in its own right.
Flagler's houselots were bought by the beneficiaries of the Gilded Age, and in 1902 Flagler himself built a Beaux-Arts mansion, Whitehall, designed by the New York–based firm Carrère and Hastings and helped establish the Palm Beach winter "season" by constantly entertaining. The town was incorporated on April 17, 1911.
The Palm Beach SEASON begins after Thanksgiving and extends until the end of April. The HIGH SEASON - when the most prestigious social events take place - runs from January through March. George Washington's birthday being the apex of the Palm Beach season.
Bars, Cafés & Lounges
- Au Bar - 336 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach. "The elite watering hole of Kennedy fame where champagne flowed freely at the bar and cocaine was snorted routinely in the bathrooms." NOW CLOSED. Since 1999 Palm Beach Grill.
- Bliss - 313 Clematis St., West Palm Beach.
- Blue Martini - 550 S Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach.
- CafÉ Boulud - at The Brazilian Court, 301 Australian Avenue, Palm Beach.
- CAFÉ L'EUROPE - since 1980. The only champagne / caviar bar in Palm Beach. 331 South County Road, Palm Beach.
- Canteen - 1 North Clematis Street, West Palm Beach.
- Club Colette - since 1965. Café, Restaurant & Private Members Club. Opened in 1982 by Dan Ponton. Exclusive private dinner club. Onetime nonrefundable membership fee: US$7,500, plus US$1,500 annual dues. 215 Peruvian Avenue.
- Dempsey's CafÉ - 400A Clematis St., West Palm Beach.
- E.R. Bradley's Saloon - 104 South Clematis Street, West Palm Beach. Since 1984. Landmark bar & restaurant on the West Palm Beach Waterfront.
- HMF - at The Breakers, One South County Road, Palm Beach. "Glamour Is Back." A place for social drinking and eating. This thrillingly glamorous retreat is an ode to golden era Palm Beach, with all of its high style and unapologetic decadence.
- Jové Bar - at Four Seasons Resort, 2800 South Ocean Boulevard, Palm Beach.
- Leopard Lounge Bar - "Palm Beach's Hottest Night Spot." At The Chesterfield hotel, 363 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach.
- Michael R. McCarty's - 50 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach.
- Monarchy - 221 Clematis St., West Palm Beach.
- STIR BAR & TERRACE - at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, 100 South Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach.
- Ta-boÓ - "Palm Beach's Legendary American Bistro & Bar." 221 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach.
- Testa's Bar - since 1921. Palm Beach's oldest restaurant. 221 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach.
Culture
- Art Palm Beach - since 1997. "It is the oldest and largest art fair in the Palm Beaches dedicated to contemporary, emerging, and modern works of art from the 20th and 21st centuries."
- Clock Tower - at the Entrance of Worth Avenue: 423 South Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach.
- Cruzan Amphitheatre - 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach.
- Henry Morrison Flagler Museum - 1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach. Fifty-five room Beaux Arts estate known as Whitehall, the home was Florida's first museum.
- Hibel Museum - since 1977. Art museum. Holds artworks by Edna Hibel and other artists. The museum hosts a concert series, lectures, and a children's art camp. 5353 Parkside Dr, Jupiter.
- Kravis Center - since 1992. "For the Performing Arts." 701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach.
- Norton Museum of Art - since 1941. West Palm Beach, Florida. Its collection includes over 7,000 works, with a concentration in European, American, and Chinese art as well as in contemporary art and photography. In 2003, it overtook the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, in Sarasota, as the largest museum in Florida.
- Palm Beach Maritime Museum - Currie Park and Peanut Island. "Tour the 1936 Coast Guard Station, and go down inside the JFK Bunker, all on Peanut Island."
- Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary - "PBM+C will provide a fresh opportunity to acquire important never-before-exhibited works from both the primary and secondary markets in an intimate light."
- Palm Beach Opera - since 1961. 415 South Olive Ave, West Palm Beach. Performs at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts as well as other locations throughout South Florida.
- Palm Beach Round Table - "Non-political, non-sectarian, non-govermental and non-profit cultural organization, presenting interesting and diverse programs for its members and their guests." 44 Cocoanut Row.
- Royal Poinciana Playhouse - (1959-2004). The focus site for building the new Palm Beach Performing Arts Center. 70 Royal Poinciana Way.
- The Society of the Four Arts - since 1936 Palm Beach's destination for art, music, drama and literature. 2 Four Arts Plaza.
Events 2023/2024
- Calendar - Town of Palm Beach.
- Events Calendar - Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches.
- New York Social Diary | Palm Beach Social Diary - since 2000. "The social, historical, and cultural chronicle of life in Palm Beach."
- Palm Beach Social Diary: Calendar - "STYLE, PHILANTHROPY, PALM BEACH LIFE." Palm Beach Social Diary is a lifestyle brand and publication covering Palm Beach society, style, décor, dining, local businesses and people, and philanthropy. Our editorial staff are not only experienced marketing professionals, but locals who were born, raised, and currently live in the Palm Beach area.
- Top events in the Palm Beaches 2023/2024 - "Events & Festivals in The Palm Beaches." Top Events, Festivals, Shows, Theater Performances, & Fairs in South Florida. Whether you’re looking for events this weekend or South Florida events happening during your upcoming vacation to The Palm Beaches, there’s an atmosphere of celebration in The Palm Beaches year-round.
- American Cancer Society has canceled annual gala 2018 - "The American Cancer Society has canceled a gala at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago."
- 65th Annual Bethesda Ball - Saturday, March 14, 2020 | 6:30 p.m. The Breakers, Palm Beach.
- Inside Palm Beach's Most Exclusive (&) Secretive) New Year's Eve Party - "More than ninety years on, Palm Beach’s Coconuts remains the Island’s island’s most coveted New Year’s invitation. Everybody wants to go, but absolutely nobody wants to be caught talking about it."
- Young Friends of Red Cross Ball - (1981-1995). On New Year`s Eve at the Flagler Museum. Arranged by the legendary Bruce Sutka.
- 14th Annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival - April 6-7, 2024. 700 South Rosemary Avenue in West Palm Beach, FL.
- 63rd International Red Cross Ball 2024 - January 6, 2024. "Each year, we look forward to our International Red Cross Ball where we have the opportunity to connect and share in the same passion for alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies. On January 6th, 2024, please join us for the 63rd International Red Cross Ball as we proudly celebrate the work of the American Red Cross and our historic partnership with the U.S. Armed Forces."
- 10th Anniversary Mayor’s Ball 2024 - April 6, 2024. "The Mayor’s Ball began in 2014 by then Palm Beach County Mayor Priscilla Taylor. Mayor Taylor selected the Homeless Coalition as the beneficiary of the gala to help fund the already existing Ten-Year-Plan to End Homelessness, especially the housing component." Venue: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
- 41st Palm Beach International Boat Show 2024 | PBIBS - March 21-24, 2024. "The show will feature more than $1.2 billion worth of yachts and accessories, including hundreds of boats ranging from 8-foot inflatables to super yachts nearly 200 feet in length." The Palm Beach International Boat Show will take place along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
- Palm Beach Preservation Foundation Event Plan for the 2023-2024 Season - "The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach is dedicated to preserving the architectural and cultural heritage and the unique scenic quality of the Town of Palm Beach. Through advocacy initiatives, educational programs, architectural resources, and cultural events, the Foundation’s goal is to encourage the community to learn about and save the historic sites that make Palm Beach special." Annual Dinner Dance: 6:30pm | Friday, March 1, 2024.
- The Coconuts' New Year’s Eve party - "Coconuts throw 100th anniversary New Year's Eve party. The best 90 minutes of the season included champagne, hors d'oeuvres, dancing and kissing 2022 goodbye. Good riddance. Take the stock market with you." Yearly at the Flagler Museum. "The Palm Beachiest of New Year’s bashes."
- 7th Annual West Palm Beach Arts Festival 2023 - December 1-3, 2023. "The 7th Annual West Palm Beach Arts Festival presented by the Armory Art Center will feature local and out-of-town artists, live music, demonstrations, food trucks, and activities for all ages." Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Famous Houses
- Aerin Lauder’s Romantic Palm Beach Paradise - "AD100 designer Stephen Sills collaborated with the Estée Lauder scion to make her Louis XVI–style house a home."
- Billionaires Row - South Ocean Boulevard (Florida State Road A1A).
- Second-oldest Palm Beach house earns Ballinger Award - "Built in 1891, Duck’s Nest at 303 Maddock Way was sensitively restored by Brian and Julie Simmons, who also own the house next door."
- Casa Bendita - designed by architect Addison Mizner and built in 1921 for John Shaffer Phipps. Now demolished.
- El Mirasol - was a 37-room Spanish Colonial Revival mansion at 348 North Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach, Florida. Designed by architect Addison Mizner for financier Edward T. Stotesbury and his second wife Eva Stotesbury, the legendary "Grande dame of the winter set", it was completed in 1919. It included a 40-car garage, a tea house, an auditorium, and a private zoo. It was demolished in the 1950s.
- El Solano - 720 South Ocean Boulevard. "No Palm Beach mansion better represents the town's luminous legacy than the Spanish-style home built in 1919 by Addison Mizner as his own residence in 1925. Mizner later sold El Solano to Harold Vanderbilt, and the property was long a favorite among socialites for parties and photo shoots. Vanderbilt held many a gala fund-raiser here. In the 1960s and ’70s, the house was home to John "Jock" McLean and his socialite wife, "Brownie". In January 1980, she sold the estate for $725,000 to John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, who only resided in it for a short period that winter and made plans for a major renovation. It's still privately owned and not open to the public."
- Elephant Walk - 109 Jungle Road. Built in the Palm Beach Regency style in 1953 by builder and developer Clarence Mack, the Estate Section house was acquired by socialite Marylou Whitney and her late husband, Cornelius Vanderbilt “Sonny” Whitney in 1987. In 1993, Whitney and her husband’s estate sold it to the late class-action attorney David Berger. The house changed hands again in 2008, when philanthropist Carroll Petrie bought it for $7.45 million.
- Hogarcito - 17 Golfview Road. Built by cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post and her then-husband, financier E.F. Hutton in 1921. The Mediterranean-style house stands on a half-acre directly facing the Everglades Golf Course. Post and Hutton vacated it after completing, in 1927, their ocean-to-lake Mar-a-Lago.
- Kennedy Winter White House - 1095 North Ocean Boulevard. La Guerida (“bounty of war”) was built by architect Addison Mizner in Palm Beach in 1923 for Rodman Wanamaker of Philadelphia, heir to the Wanamaker’s department store fortune. It was later purchased by Joseph Kennedy in 1933 during the depths of the Great Depression for a paltry US$120,000, and eventually would become President John F. Kennedy’s “Winter White House”. Lists for US$38.5 million.
- La Reverie - 1415 South Ocean Boulevard. 84,626 square foot mega-mansion owned by Sydell Miller designed by architect Jeffrey W. Smith. The home contains 10 bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, a tennis court and a swimming pool. Cost an estimated US$40 million to build. Sold for a record US$111 million December, 2019.
- MAISON DE L'AMITIÉ - 513 North County Road. 81,738 square feet (7,432 square meters). Florida's second-most expensive home: US$95 million (2008). Owner: Dmitriy Rybolovlev.
- Mar-A-Lago - 1100 South Ocean Boulevard. Built 1924-1927, is the name of the Marjorie Merriweather Post estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Post built the house with her (then) husband, E.F. Hutton. The house was designed by Joseph Urban. Upon her death in 1973 Marjorie Post willed the 17-acre (69,000 m²) estate to the U.S. Government as a retreat for Presidents and visiting foreign dignataries. The mansion was not however used for this purpose, prior to being declared a National Historic Landmark in 1980. Mar-A-Lago has frequently hosted the International Red Cross Ball, an annual white tie, tails, and tiara ball. Founded by Mrs. Post, it has a history of attracting wealthy socialites and ambassadors from across the world in support of the mission of the American Red Cross. Now home to the Mar-A-Lago Club, the 126-room, 110,000-square-foot (10,219 m²) estate is owned by Donald Trump. 1100 South Ocean Blvd.
- Unique Properties in Palm Beach - Town of Palm Beach Property.
Hotels
- Recalling hotels of yesteryear - myPalmBeachPost.
- Ambassador Hotel & Spa ***. 2730 South Ocean Boulevard.
- Bradley Park Hotel ***. 280 Sunset Avenue.
- Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa *****. 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan.
- Fairfield Inn & Suites ***. 2870 South Ocean Boulevard.
- Four Seasons Resort *****. 2800 South Ocean Boulevard.
- Omphoy Ocean Resort & Spa ****. 2842 South Ocean Boulevard.
- Palm Beach Oceanfront Inn ***. 3550 South Ocean Boulevard.
- Royal Poinciana Hotel - (1894-1934). Was a Gilded Age 1,150-room hotel in Palm Beach. Enlarged twice and doubling in size each time, it became the largest wooden structure in the world, with 1,700 employees and accommodations for 2,000 guests. It closed and was razed during the Great Depression.
- The Brazilian Court ****. LHW. 301 Australian Avenue.
- THE BREAKERS - (re)opened on December 29, 1926. *****. 1 South County Rd, Palm Beach.
- THE CHESTERFIELD ****. SLH. 363 Cocoanut Row.
- THE COLONY ****. "Palm Beach's pinkest hotel has, since 1947, been a smart second home for statesmen and stars, as well as for the town's chicest residents (who come for CPB's famous cocktails)." 155 Hammon Avenue.
Marinas
- Palm Harbor Marina - "State-of-the-art Florida Marina located in West Palm Beach." 400 North Flagler Drive, Suite A, West Palm Beach.
- Town Marina - "The only public marina on the island of Palm Beach, the Town Docks has been providing berthing for power and sail yachts up to 260’ in length since the 1940s." 500 Australian Ave.
- Town of Palm Beach Marina - "Anchored in the Heart of Palm Beach." State-of-the-Art Superyacht Slips. The Town of Palm Beach Marina is the one and only public marina and world-class yacht center in Palm Beach welcoming vessels from 60 to 294 feet. We’re proud to announce that the one and only public marina in Palm Beach is underway with a brilliant new master plan that works in harmony with the Town’s ethos, style, and quality of life. It includes a $40 million renovation and improvements to transform the old Town Docks into a world-class yacht center that will welcome vessels from 60 to 294'. A new 250' dock called Royal Palm will be added to the existing trio of Brazilian, Australian, and Peruvian, providing 84 state-of-the-art, expanded and enlarged superyacht slips. The marina will feature an improved layout with world-class Bellingham concrete floating docks.
Media
- Black Tie MAGAZINE - Palm Beach Society News.
- Gossip Extra - Palm Beach.
- Palm Beach Daily News - founded in 1897. "The Shiny Sheet". The nickname given the daily because it is printed on paper that will not smudge the fingers of the readers. Covers the social affairs of the wealthy residents on the island of Palm Beach itself.
- Palm Beach Galas 2014 - "A who's who of Palm Beach society." News, calendar, upcoming galas, society and photos.
- PALM BEACH ILLUSTRATED - "Palm Beach's most established and respected magazine, Palm Beach Illustrated is the authority on the luxury lifestyle and all the people, places and events that make Palm Beach great."
- Palm Beach Life - magazine from the Palm Beach Daily News.
- PALM BEACH MAGAZINE - "Nationwide network of fifty-one city magazines offering news, articles, weather, local information, dining guide, calendar of events, message boards, shopping"
- PALM BEACH POST - since 1916. "Breaking News Starts Here." The 80th largest daily newspaper in the United States and the 7th largest in Florida.
- PALM BEACH SOCIETY MAGAZINE - since 1953. "Presenting Society."
- PALM BEACH Times - since 1998. "Find breaking news, Free Classifieds, multimedia, reviews & opinion Visit our action line for reviews on local businesses."
- PALM BEACH Today International - "Glossy Society Magazine."
- PALM BEACH WOMAN MAGAZINE - "Celebrate Achievement."
- Sun Sentinel - "Palm Beach County news and more Florida news from the Sun Sentinel."
- THE PALM BEACHER - "The definitive voice on the Palm Beaches' luxury scene." The magazine for things to do in Palm Beach, travel, events, features, fashion, dining, shopping, charity & more.
- WPB Magazine - "Your source for the latest stories about art, entertainment news, business reviews, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, dining, and more about West Palm Beach."
Nightlife
- Disco Night at Mar-a-Lago & Other Tales From Palm Beach’s Private Clubs - "Inside the exclusive dinner clubs in South Florida, where money talks and Donald Trump sometimes plays D.J."
- Leopard Lounge Bar - "Palm Beach's Hottest Night Spot." At The Chesterfield hotel, 363 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach.
- Off The Hookah - 314 N Clematis St, West Palm Beach.
- Rachel's - "Rachel's Gentlemen's Club is known around the world for showcasing beautiful girls in an elegant atmosphere." 2905 45th St, West Palm Beach.
- Roxy's Pub - 309 N Clematis St, West Palm Beach.
- Ta-boÓ - "Palm Beach's Legendary American Bistro & Bar." 221 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach.
Notable people
- Palm Beach Notable people - Wikipedia.
- Addison Mizner - (1872-1933). American resort architect whose Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival style interpretations left an indelible stamp on South Florida, where it continues to inspire architects and land developers. In the 1920s Mizner was the best-known and most-discussed living American architect. Mizner's first major Florida commission was the Everglades Club, a Spanish-mission-style convalescent retreat built in 1918, that became (and remains) a private club.
- BERNARD MADOFF - (1938-2021). Former American stockbroker, entrepreneur, investor, and operator of a Ponzi scheme.
- Charles A. Munn - (1885-1981). "Mr. Palm Beach." Charles Munn is credited with introducing the Palm Beach men's DRESS CODE: a blue blazer, open sport shirt, and loafers or moccasins, preferably without socks. Besides imposing his style in clothes on Palm Beach, he began a tradition of sending out a Christmas card listing the names and phone number of Palm Beach's inner circle.
- DONALD TRUMP - (1946-). American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump's extravagant lifestyle, outspoken manner, and role on the NBC reality show The Apprentice have made him a well-known celebrity who was No. 17 on the 2011 Forbes Celebrity 100 list.
- Edward R. Bradley - (1859-1946). American steel mill laborer, gold miner, businessman and philanthropist. As well as a race track proprietor, he was the preeminent owner and breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses in the Southern United States during the first three decades of the 20th Century. Testifying before a United States Senate committee in April 1934, Bradley identified himself as a "speculator, raiser of race horses and gambler." He made the cover of TIME magazine on May 7, 1934 and in the year 2000, the Florida Department of State honored him as one of their Great Floridians.
- Henry Flagler - (1830-1913). American industrialist and a founder of Standard Oil. He was also a key figure in the development of the Atlantic coast of Florida and founder of what became the Florida East Coast Railway. He is known as the father of Miami, Florida, and founded the city of Palm Beach.
- Hilary Geary Ross - (1950-). American businesswoman, author, and philanthropist. Ross is a philanthropist in New York, Palm Beach, and Washington D.C. Ross has been on the board of the Palm Beach Preservation Foundation since 2005 and was the Chairman of the Foundation's annual dance twice.
- Marjorie Merriweather Post - (1887-1973). Cereal heiress, socialite, and philanthropist who built Mar-A-Lago wife of E.F. Hutton. She was the wealthiest woman in the United States.
- Maurice Fatio - (1897–1943). Swiss-born American architect. He moved to Palm Beach, Florida in 1925 and opened an office there where he between 1925-1943 designed 137 homes. He designed harmonious Mediterranean-style houses and eventually branched out into everything from Georgian to contemporary. His houses were so well known during his lifetime that composer-lyricist Cole Porter was inspired to write brightly in the late 1930s: I want to live on Maurice Fatio's patio...
- Mildred "Brownie" McLean - (1917-2019). Legendary society icon & Palm Beach's reigning doyenne. "The unsinkable dowager duchess of Palm Beach." "She’s a drop of Peter Pan, a drop of Marilyn Monroe and a whole lot of Auntie Mame." - Brownie’s goddaughter, Jane Schmidlapp.
Palm Beach News & Resources
- A Massive Palm Beach Estate Has Sold for $94 Million - "Owned by the Ziff family, the property spanning the width of a barrier island in Manalapan was one of the priciest real-estate listings in the U.S."
- A Palm Beach Enclave, Stunned by an Inside Job - The New York Times.
- A Palm Beach Society Writer’s Own Boldface Name - International New York Times portrait of Shannon Donnelly, the society editor of the Palm Beach Daily News.
- A Vogue Editors’ Guide to Palm Beach: Where to Sleep, Eat & Shop 2022 - "The savvy traveler knows not only of TSA PreCheck, they know to read up on the history of where they’re about to holiday. Those headed to Palm Beach should familiarize themselves with two people: Henry Flagler and Addison Mizner - individuals who put Palm Beach on the map. Without their contributions, the storied town would certainly not be the beachside Xanadu it is today, where glossy green lawns sit adjacent to sandy beaches and no one waits till cocktail hour to get things shaking."
- Alejo Vidal-Quadras - "The resident Boldini of Palm Beach."
- Ballinger Award - "The Ballinger Award was created in 1988 to honor the late Robert I. Ballinger Jr., former chairman of the Palm Beach Landmarks Preservation Commission. The Ballinger Award commemorates the restoration of a landmarked estate that best exemplifies the traditions of Palm Beach’s original houses and celebrates the architects who designed them."
- Billionaires Row - South Ocean Boulevard (Florida State Road A1A).
- Boys' Night Out in Palm Beach - "The Kennedy Scandal."
- C'est Si Bon - "Gourmet Grocer and Catering." Every client is special to us, because we know that when you come to C’est Si Bon, your event is special to you. Whether it is your wedding reception or a casual get-together for friends, we will put you at ease with our professionalism and attention to detail. 280 Sunset Avenue.
- Chillingworth murders our crime of the century - Historic Palm Beach.
- Citing Drugs and Kinky Sex, Palm Beach Personage Peter Pulitzer Says His Wife Is No Prizewinner - People.
- Cosmo & Company Salon & Spa - 2511 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach.
- Delray Beach - coastal city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- Disco Night at Mar-a-Lago & Other Tales From Palm Beach’s Private Clubs - "Inside the exclusive dinner clubs in South Florida, where money talks and Donald Trump sometimes plays D.J."
- Donald Trump: FBI executes search warrant at Trump's Mar-a-Lago in document investigation - "The FBI executed a search warrant Monday at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, as part of an investigation into the handling of presidential documents, including classified documents, that may have been brought there, three people familiar with the situation told CNN."
- Donald Trump: FBI found document on foreign nuclear defenses at Mar-a-Lago - report - "Recovered records include material even senior Biden officials were not authorized to view, Washington Post reports."
- Donald Trump: FBI removed highly classified documents from Mar-a-Lago - "Judge unseals Trump Mar-a-Lago search warrant."
- Donald Trump: Justice Department says classified documents at Mar-a-Lago were likely 'concealed & removed' to block investigation - "US government documents were "likely concealed and removed" from a storage room at Mar-a-Lago as part of an effort to "obstruct" the FBI's investigation into former President Donald Trump's potential mishandling of classified materials, the Justice Department said in a blockbuster court filing Tuesday night. More than 320 classified documents have now been recovered from Mar-a-Lago, the Justice Department said, including more than 100 in the FBI search earlier this month."
- Donald Trump: Never Before in American History: The F.B.I. Searches a Former President’s Home - "The search of former President Donald J. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate is a high-risk gamble by the Justice Department, but Mr. Trump faces risks of his own."
- Donald Trump: Why the Mar-a-Lago affidavit could become one of the most scrutinized documents in American politics - "The FBI search of Donald Trump's Florida resort and the removal of classified information raise a compelling need for maximum public disclosure given the involvement of an ex-president who's a likely 2024 candidate."
- Fireworks by Grucci - since 1850. "Holders of the Guinness World Record for the "Largest Fireworks Display" ever recorded and "Largest Pyrotechnic Image", Fireworks by Grucci is a sixth-generation, family-owned and operated company. Known as "America's First Family of Fireworks," the Gruccis have transformed the night skies to the delight of millions across the globe since 1850." Eight U.S. Presidential Inaugurations. Olympic Games. World's Fairs. Guinness World Record Holder.
- Flagler Museum - "When it was completed in 1902, the New York Herald proclaimed that Whitehall, Henry Flagler's Gilded Age estate in Palm Beach, was 'more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world.' Today, Whitehall is a National Historic Landmark and is open to the public as the Flagler Museum, offering self-guided tours, changing exhibitions, and special programs." 1 Whitehall Way.
- Florida Memory - State Memory & Archives of Florida.
- For Mar-a-Lago Members, Proximity Is Power - The New York Times.
- Forbes sells directory that catalogs Old Money families - New York Post.
- Former Kennedy Palm Beach Compound Reportedly Sold By Billionaire Jane Goldman For $70 Million - "The storied seaside Palm Beach estate that big daddy Joseph P. Kennedy bought in 1933 has had three owners since the Kennedy clan sold it in 1995."
- Hello, Mr Resident: Is Palm Beach ready for the Trumps to move in? - "Angered by maskless soirees and flouting of local rules, some Floridians will not welcome their Mar-a-Lago neighbour."
- Historical Society of Palm Beach County - "After the Historical Society of Palm Beach County was formed in 1937, West Palm Beach attorney A. Stanley Bussey donated a vintage black-and-white photograph of an island street scene to the new organization, the first gift to what would become a remarkable collection of artifacts and documents representing the cultures and communities, failures and successes of life in Palm Beach County."
- Inside a $218 million private island in Palm Beach - Florida’s most expensive home for sale - "A private island in Palm Beach could become the most-expensive home ever sold in Florida, if it gets its asking price of $218 million. Developer Todd Michael Glaser and his partners bought 10 Tarpon Isle - the only private island in Palm Beach - for $85 million in 2021. They built a brand new house, turned the existing structure into a guest house, and added a giant pool, tennis courts and other amenities and have now relisted the property."
- Inside Bernie Madoff's Palm Beach Mansion - NBC Bay Area.
- Inside Trump's Mar-a-Lago, the opulent Palm Beach resort - The Telegraph.
- Intracoastal Waterway | ICW - 3,000-mile (4,800 km) inland waterway along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States. Some sections of the waterway consist of natural inlets, saltwater rivers, bays, and sounds, while others are artificial canals. It provides a navigable route along its length without many of the hazards of travel on the open sea.
- Jeffrey Epstein's $22 million Palm Beach mansion will be demolished - "The $22 million Palm Beach mansion owned by financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein will be demolished to make way for an even more expensive home, according to the developer who is buying it."
- Jeffrey Epstein’s Palm Beach estate has been demolished - "Developer Todd Michael Glaser bought 358 El Brillo Way for $18.5 million in March, and announced his plans to raze the property."
- Jewish Society in Old Palm Beach - New York Social Diary.
- Landmarks Preservation Commission - Town of Palm Beach.
- Madness Under the Royal Palms - book by author Laurence Leamer, published by Hyperion, and released on January 20, 2009. The book is a historical and anthropological study of Palm Beach, Florida, the social cliques and special interests; and biographies of some of the notable residents who, according to Leamer, represent the Palm Beach experience.
- Marion Sims Wyeth - (1889–1982) was an American architect. He designed mansions including Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, and Shangri La in Honolulu, Hawaii. Resort and national historic landmark in Palm Beach, Florida, owned by former U.S. president Donald Trump. Trump acquired Mar-a-Lago in 1985 and referred to it as his "Winter White House" and "Southern White House" during his presidential tenure. Since 1994, the 126-room, 62,500-square-foot (5,810 m2) mansion has become the "Mar-a-Lago Club", a members-only club with guest rooms, a spa, and other hotel-style amenities. Trump has designated Mar-a-Lago as his primary residence since 2019. It is located in Palm Beach County on the Palm Beach barrier island, with the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Florida's Intracoastal Waterway to the west.
- Mar-a-Lago a magnet for spies, officials warn after nuclear file reportedly found - "Former intelligence chiefs say national security officials are ‘shaking their heads at what damage might have been done’."
- Mar-a-Lago's bizarre breach: a mystery woman, malware and Trump's 'circus' - "The glitzy resort known as the ‘winter White House’ affords people easy access to the world’s most powerful man."
- Maurice Fatio - (1897–1943). Swiss-born American architect who between 1925-1943 designed 137 homes in Palm Beach.
- More billionaires than ever in Palm Beach - "A record 48 billionaires have been identified as having strong residential ties to Palm Beach, according to a Palm Beach Daily News analysis of the list of the world’s richest people released Tuesday by Forbes.com. Last year there were 43 Palm Beach-linked names on the list."
- New beachfront ‘spec’ house priced at $140 million, a record in Palm Beach - "New house at 535 N. County Road stands on land President Donald Trump once sold to a Russian billionaire, who no longer owns it."
- NYC financier pays record $122.7M for Donald Trump’s former Palm Beach estate - "New York financier Scott Shleifer, co-founder of Tiger Global Management’s private equity unit, has been revealed as the mystery buyer who splashed out $122.7 million - cash - to buy an oceanfront spec house in Palm Beach that was once owned by Donald Trump. It’s the most ever paid for a Palm Beach estate, or, for that matter, a home anywhere in the state of Florida."
- Old Guard - definition & explanation.
- Palm Beach County Mansions Scooped Up in Hot Pandemic Market - "Florida’s Palm Beach County hasn’t lost its luster with wealthy homebuyers. Purchase contracts for single-family houses priced at $10 million or more surged 306% in March from a year earlier, the biggest gain since the pandemic started, appraiser Miller Samuel Inc. and brokerage Douglas Elliman Real Estate said in a report. For condos priced at $5 million or more, deals jumped 392%."
- Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce - "Welcome to Palm Beach." Guide to businesses, activities, dining, entertainment and real estate on the island of Palm Beach. Links to shopping, dining, and lodging.
- Palm Beach Civic Association - since 1944. "Dedicated to ensuring the town of Palm Beach retains a special quality of life, beauty and elegance."
- Palm Beach confidential: inside Trump's super-rich south Florida social set - The Guardian.
- Palm Beach, FL - Town of Palm Beach's Official Website.
- Palm Beach, Florida - Wikipidia.
- Palm Beach Galas - "A who's who of Palm Beach society." News, calendar, upcoming galas, society and photos.
- Palm Beach International Airport | PBI | KPBI - since 1936. "Easy. Convenient. Less Stress. Palm Beach International Airport- South Florida's award-winning and favorite airport." Public airport three miles west of Palm Beach, Florida, in West Palm Beach, Florida, and serves Palm Beach County. The airport is operated by Palm Beach County Department of Airports. Road access to the airport is direct from I-95, Southern Boulevard, and Congress Avenue. The airport is bordered on the west by Military Trail.
- Palm Beach Maritime Museum - Currie Park and Peanut Island. "Tour the 1936 Coast Guard Station, and go down inside the JFK Bunker, all on Peanut Island."
- Palm Beach Social Calendar - The Shiny Sheet | Palm Beach Daily News.
- Palm Beach Social Diary - since 2017. "News & Events About Town." Palm Beach Social Diary is a lifestyle brand and publication covering Palm Beach society, style, décor, dining, local businesses and people, and philanthropy. Our editorial staff are not only experienced marketing professionals, but locals who were born, raised, and currently live in the Palm Beach area. Chronicling the very best of Palm Beach and its surrounding areas, Palm Beach Social Diary is a one stop shop for everything that embodies our beloved town.
- Palm Beach Zoo - since 1969. "Enjoy The Wild Life Year Round." Home to over 550 animals, many of them endangered - this unique, tropical zoo showcases animals from around the world living in natural habitats. The zoo features shady paths, a colorful carousel, an interactive water play fountain, a full service restaurant and 11 daily performances and shows where guests can watch animal trainings, feedings and meet zookeepers.
- Port of Palm Beach - Official Website.
- Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach - founded in 1981. Private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the preservation of the historic, architectural, as well as cultural heritage of Palm Beach, Florida. Through advocacy initiatives, educational programs, architectural resources, and cultural events, the foundation’s goal is to encourage the community to learn about and save the historic buildings that make the town of Palm Beach special.
- Patrick LÉzÉ Palm Beach Patissier - 229 Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach, FL 33480, U.S.A. Patissier-Chocolatier. Renowned macaroons. Online boutique coming soon.
- Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach - since 1981. "The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach is dedicated to preserving the architectural and cultural heritage and the unique scenic quality of the Town of Palm Beach. Through advocacy initiatives, educational programs, architectural resources, and cultural events, the Foundation’s goal is to encourage the community to learn about and save the historic sites that make Palm Beach special."
- Recalling hotels of yesteryear - myPalmBeachPost.
- Reversal of Fortune: Thirty Years After Sordid Divorce, Roxanne Pulitzer Declared The Winner! - Forbes.
- Roxanne Pulitzer - "She attracted media attention in the 1980s during her divorce trial from Herbert "Peter" Pulitzer."
- Salon Margrit & Spa - "Beauty starts here...". 165 Brazilian Avenue.
- Second-oldest Palm Beach house earns Ballinger Award - "Built in 1891, Duck’s Nest at 303 Maddock Way was sensitively restored by Brian and Julie Simmons, who also own the house next door."
- Social Index-Directory - since 1921. The Social Index-Directory (aka 'The Black Book') each season publishes an index of residents and seasonal visitors to Palm Beach, Miami, the Bahamas and other Florida Resorts. Those listed in the Social Index-Directory have recognized social standing in their communities, both in Florida and their other residences. 265 Sunrise Avenue #204, Palm Beach, FL 33480.
- Social Register’s new owner has old money - Palm Beach Daily News.
- South Florida Science Museum - 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.
- Sylvester Stallone 'buys $35M Bermuda-style, seven-bedroom Palm Beach estate' - "Three-time Oscar nominee Sylvester Stallone has reportedly purchased a Bermuda-style estate on the North end of Palm Beach in Florida for $35.375M."
- The Garden Club of Palm Beach - since 1928. 2 Four Arts Plaza.
- The lost & loved restaurants and bars of Palm Beach County - PalmBeachPost.com.
- The Overseas Highway: The US' 'floating' highway - "The Overseas Highway connects 44 tropical islands from mainland Florida to Key West. The Overseas Highway started as a railroad, which was called 'the eighth wonder of the world' when it was finished in 1912."
- Trump’s Palm Beach Neighbors See an Upside - The New York Times.
- Ultima Fitness Downtown - since 1992. "Where Everyone Knows Your Name..." Gym, Health Club, and Fitness Center. 400 Clematis St., West Palm Beach.
- Unique Properties in Palm Beach - Town of Palm Beach Property.
- US' 113-mile 'floating' highway - "The Overseas Highway: The US' 'floating' highway. Stretching 113 miles into the open ocean, this engineering marvel linked the far-flung Florida Keys to the mainland and forever changed Florida."
- Vacant beachfront lot on North End brings $20.2 million, deed shows - Palm Beach Daily News.
- Walker - a woman's escort at a social event.
- Yachts Worth Over $1.2 Billion And Eager Buyers Are Set To Return To 2021 Palm Beach International Boat Show - "After a year of Covid19 hardship and lockdowns, the upcomming 35th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS) is a welcome sign of better days to come. Starting on Thursday, March 25 and through Sunday, March 28 along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, the show will feature more than $1.2 billion worth of yachts and accessories, including hundreds of boats ranging from small inflatables to superyachts nearly 300 feet in length."
- Your Virtual Guide To Palm Beach - "Palm Beach and its surrounding sunny towns conjure up images of rustling palms, rolling waves and a riot of vivid Lilly Pulitzer hues. While you can’t visit the glamorous Florida destination and its 47 miles of Atlantic coastline just yet, you can transport yourself there with a bevy of virtual offerings."
Private Clubs
- Bath and Tennis Club | B & T - 1170 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL 33480. Private members only club. The most exclusive and exclusionary club on the island. The Bath & Tennis club, just across the street from Mar-a-Lago was built by financier E. F. Hutton to meet the social needs of his wife, Marjorie Merriweather Post.
- Bradley’s Casino - from 1898 to 1945, Edward Riley ‘E.R.’ Bradley owned and operated the nation’s longest-running illegal gambling casino in Palm Beach. The casino, along with its fancy restaurant, was called the Beach Club, a rambling green-trimmed white building located where Bradley Park is today. It received its charter from the state to operate as a ‘social club,’ but the ultrawealthy who attended bet millions at the gaming tables each season.
- Breakers West Country Club - "Located in a picturesque setting, Breakers West offers you and your family multiple membership options designed to suit your lifestyle to a tee. This elite, non-equity club features championship golf, world-class amenities and an unparalleled level of genuine service." 1550 Flagler Parkway, West Palm Beach.
- Carriage House - since 2022. "Carriage House is a private Club with Membership offered exclusively by invitation. If you are interested in Membership, please complete the inquiry form." 264 - 270 S County Rd, Palm Beach, FL 33480.
- Club Colette - Café, Restaurant & Private Members Club. Opened in 1982 by Dan Ponton. Exclusive private dinner club. Onetime nonrefundable membership fee: US$7,500, plus US$1,500 annual dues. 215 Peruvian Avenue.
- Everglades Club - since 1919. 356 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, Florida. The preeminent private & social club in Palm Beach. An additional nine holes were added to the golf course in 1930. The now 18-hole Everglades golf course at the Everglades Club facility in Palm Beach, Florida features 5,655 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70. The course rating is 67.2 and it has a slope rating of 118 on Bermuda grass. Designed by Seth Raynor, the Everglades golf course opened in 1932.
- La Coquille Club - 100 S Ocean Blvd, Manalapan, FL 33462. Has been an oceanfront sanctuary since the mid-20th century, when it was founded as a prestigious, private getaway for select members.
- MAR-A-LAGO CLUB - founded in 1995 by Donald Trump. 1100 South Ocean Boulevard, Palm Beach, FL. World-class amenities include the finest signature European indoor and terrace dining, the world renowned oceanfront swimming pool and Beach Club, the luxurious Trump Spa and Salon, six championship tennis courts, a full size croquet court, a chip and putt golf course, a state of the art fitness center, and the most coveted entertaining space. Resort and national historic landmark in Palm Beach, Florida, owned by former U.S. president Donald Trump. Trump acquired Mar-a-Lago in 1985 and referred to it as his "Winter White House" and "Southern White House" during his presidential tenure. Since 1994, the 126-room, 62,500-square-foot (5,810 m2) mansion has become the "Mar-a-Lago Club", a members-only club with guest rooms, a spa, and other hotel-style amenities. Trump has designated Mar-a-Lago as his primary residence since 2019. It is located in Palm Beach County on the Palm Beach barrier island, with the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Florida's Intracoastal Waterway to the west.
- PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB - built in 1916. 760 North Ocean Boulevard, Palm Beach, FL 33480.
- PALM BEACH COUNTY SEMINOLE CLUB - since 2008. The mission of the Palm Beach County Seminole Club is to foster a continued bond of collegiate fellowship, thus supporting ties with Florida State that do not end with graduation.
- Palm Beach Polo & Country Club - 11199 Polo Club Road, Wellington. With it's rare environment of magnificent homes, world-class sports, fabulous amenities and a coveted location, Palm Beach Polo and Country Club has it all.
- Palm Beach YACHT CLUB - founded in 1911. 800 North Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. "Located in the Heart of Palm Beach County, our World-Class Marina
offers Accommodations for Yachts up to 150 feet. We are renowned for providing outstanding services to our Boat Owners and their Guests!" Membership includes the use of over 1,000 reciprocal clubs, year-round golf privileges at two local Country Clubs.
- Sailfish Club of Florida - founded in 1914. 1338 North Lake Way. "The scope of the Sailfish Club activities has been considerably broadened over the past eighty odd years. Because of the diversified interest within these families, have developed our facilities to include all water sports and full provisions for both formal, informal and casual social gatherings. Besides anglers, we have many yachting members who berth their crafts at our docks, which accommodate a variety of both sail and power boats, ranging from twelve to one hundred feet in length. We have an Olympic swimming pool with cabana, snack bar, dining room, bar, and card rooms, and cuisine which ranks with the best in the Palm Beach area; but what really makes our Club is our membership; a friendly, gregarious group representing a fascinating cross section of Florida’s professional, sporting and social leaders."
- The Beach Club - 755 North County Road. "Even on the renowned island of Palm Beach, The Beach Club stands out for its magnificent and elegantly appointed Clubhouse, a courtyard pool area, epicurean cuisine, and world-class croquet and tennis facilities. From casual to formal, our venues and unsurpassed professional staff cater to your every request and achieve the desired ambience for any occasion. Imagine ... all this and the ocean too!"
- The Breakers Palm Beach Ocean Club - Breakers West Country Club - "The Breakers offers unparalleled experiences served with style. With two distinctive Palm Beach country clubs - we offer an option for all lifestyles."
- The Ocean Club - "Providing unparalleled amenities catering to the needs of your entire family, this premier Club affords access to championship golf, world-class tennis, a beach club reminiscent of the French Riviera and an array of member-only benefits and services." Two South County Road, Palm Beach.
Real Estate
- Inside a $218 million private island in Palm Beach - Florida’s most expensive home for sale - "A private island in Palm Beach could become the most-expensive home ever sold in Florida, if it gets its asking price of $218 million. Developer Todd Michael Glaser and his partners bought 10 Tarpon Isle - the only private island in Palm Beach - for $85 million in 2021. They built a brand new house, turned the existing structure into a guest house, and added a giant pool, tennis courts and other amenities and have now relisted the property."
- Bradford P. Miller Real Estate - since 1992. "Experts in Palm Beach Real Estate for 20 years helping clients in the purchase and sale of homes, condos and townhomes."
- Christie's International Real Estate - "Life in Palm Beach is unlike anywhere else. This barrier island off Florida's Atlantic coast boasts 12 miles of shoreline offering access to world-class boating, fishing, and water sports. Farther inland are an array of exclusive lifestyle experiences: members-only clubs such as Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach Bath and Tennis Club, and the Everglades Club; Michelin-star restaurants; art museums and galleries; and the shopping mecca of Worth Avenue, which rivals Fifth Avenue in New York and Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills."
- Engel & VÖlkers Palm Beach - since 1977. "Located on the most prestigious addresses in Palm Beach, 150 Worth Avenue. Engel & Volkers represents a distinct brand of exceptional real estate services and international reach."
- Sotheby's International Realty - 408 homes for sale in Palm Beach.
- Tina Fanjul Associates Real Estate - "Palm Beach Homes For Sale." Looking for the perfect house in Palm Beach? We have a huge selection of homes for every budget. Tina Fanjul Associates Inc. Real Estate has been matching buyers with sellers since 1977.
- Zillow - since 2004. Palm Beach Real Estate.
Restaurants
Palm Beach
- 264 the Grill - 264 South County Road.
- Al Fresco - 2345 South Ocean Blvd.
- Amici Bar Ristorante - 375 South County Road.
- Atlantic Grill & Bar - at Four Seasons Resort, 2800 South Ocean Boulevard.
- Bice Ristorante - Executive Chef: Elmer Noel Saravia. 313½ Worth Avenue.
- Blue Provence - "L'Art de la Table." 300 South County Road.
- Breeze - at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, 100 South Ocean Blvd. "Palm Beach’s best oceanfront burgers."
- Brick Top's - 375 South County Road.
- Buccan - 350 South County Road.
- CAFÉ BOULUD - at the heart of the historic Brazilian Court Hotel, 301 Australian Ave., steps from Worth Avenue and stretches of white sandy beach. Since opening in 2003, the restaurant has become one of Palm Beach’s most coveted dining destinations earning four stars in the Forbes Travel Guide and Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence”.
- CAFE CELLINI - SDA. 2505 South Ocean Blvd.
- CAFÉ L'EUROPE - since 1980. SDA. Palm Beach's premier restaurant. The only champagne / caviar bar in Palm Beach. 331 South County Road.
- CafÉ Via Flora - 240 Worth Ave.
- Charley's Crab - 456 South Ocean Blvd.
- Chez Jean-Pierre Bistro - South Florida's highly-acclaimed authentic French Bistro. 132 North County Road.
- Chuck & Harold's - 207 Royal Poinciana Way. NOW CLOSED.
- Club Colette - Café, Restaurant & Private Members Club. Opened in 1982 by Dan Ponton. Exclusive private dinner club. Onetime nonrefundable membership fee: US$7,500, plus US$1,500 annual dues. 215 Peruvian Avenue.
- Cucina Dell' Arte - 257 Royal Poinciana Way.
- Echo Palm Beach - "Resounding Asian Cuisine." 230A Sunrise Ave.
- Flagler Steakhouse - situated on the second floor of the Ocean Clubhouse of The Breakers.
- Graze - at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, 2800 South Ocean Blvd.
- Green's Pharmacy - since 1938. A Palm Beach landmark. The Kennedys were regulars. So was notorious scammer Bernie Madoff. Green’s is a bit of a strange combination - dated décor and an old-fashioned lunch counter in one of the wealthiest towns on earth. "We serve daily breakfast & lunch specials as well as soup at lunch time. We have daily sandwich specials that are $6.95, sandwiches vary per day." 151 North County Rd.
- HMF - at The Breakers, One South County Road, Palm Beach. "Glamour Is Back." A place for social drinking and eating. This thrillingly glamorous retreat is an ode to golden era Palm Beach, with all of its high style and unapologetic decadence.
- Imoto - 350 South County Rd.
- Jové Kitchen & Bar - at Four Seasons Resort, 2800 South Ocean Boulevard.
- Le Bilboquet Palm Beach - "Le Bilboquet’s long-awaited opening on Worth Avenue will provide an exceptional addition to the iconic scene of Palm Beach that is already synonymous with old world glamour and new world sophistication. From the Upper East Side aficionados and Hamptons elite, the lovers of Palm Beach will experience the joie de vivre and soon discover their favorite restaurant in the charming Via Encantada." 245a Worth Ave.
- Leopard Lounge Restaurant - at The Chesterfield hotel, 363 Cocoanut Row.
- Matteo Garden Club Restaurant - 140 Sunrise Ave.
- Nando's - 221 Royal Palm Beach Way. Landmark Palm Beach pasta restaurant. 200-seat restaurant, visited by the Kennedys, Marla Maples Trump, King Hussein & Vice President Spiro Agnew. NOW CLOSED.
- Nick & Johnnie's - 207 Royal Poinciana Way. Located in the landmark spot Chuck & Harold's.
- Palm Beach Grill - "A Palm Beach Institution since 1999." Formerly Au Bar, the elite watering hole of Kennedy fame. 340 Royal Poinciana Way.
- PB Catch - "Seafood & Raw Bar." 251 Sunrise Ave.
- Petite Marmite - 315 Worth Avenue. Landmark restaurant owned by legendary Gus Pacillo. (1949-1983). NOW CLOSED.
- Pizza Al Fresco - 14 Via Mizner.
- Renato's - "Palm Beach’s premiere destination for gourmet cuisine and impeccable service." 87 Via Mizner.
- Swifty's Pool - at The Colony. 155 Hammon Avenue.
- Ta-boÓ - "Palm Beach's Legendary American Bistro & Bar." 221 Worth Avenue.
- Temple Orange - at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, 100 South Ocean Blvd.
- Testa's - since 1921. Palm Beach's oldest restaurant. 221 Royal Poinciana Way. NOW CLOSED.
- The Ambassador's Table - at The Ambassador Hotel, 2730 South Ocean Blvd.
- The Beach Club Restaurant - The Beach Club is available to Breakers hotel guests and club members only.
- The Circle - home of The Breakers celebrated Sunday Brunch. One South County Road.
- THE FLAGLER STEAKHOUSE - at The Breakers. One South County Road.
- The Italian Restaurant - at The Breakers. One South County Road.
- The Ocean Grill - with views of the pool and beach, as well as the panoramic 10th green of the Ocean Golf Course.
- The Omphoy - at Ocean Resort & Spa, 2842 South Ocean Blvd.
- The Seafood Bar - at The Breakers hotel, One South County Road.
- Tides Bar & Grille - 3550 South Ocean Blvd.
- TooJay’s Gourmet Deli Restaurant - 313 Royal Poinciana Way (Royal Poinciana Plaza).
- Trevini Ristorante - 290 Sunset Avenue.
- VIC & ANGELOS - "The best Italian in Florida." 4520 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens.
West Palm Beach
- Amici Brick Oven Pizzeria - 801 Village Blvd.
- CafÉ Sapori - "Indulge in the best of Italy." 205 Southern Blvd.
- E.R. Bradley's Saloon - 104 South Clematis Street, West Palm Beach. Since 1984. Landmark bar & restaurant on the West Palm Beach Waterfront.
- La Sirena - 6316 S Dixie Hwy.
- Morton's The Steakhouse - 777 South Flagler Dr, Ste 100E.
- Ruth's Chris Steak House - "The Steak That Speaks For Iself." 651 Okeechobee Blvd, Ste 100.
Shopping
- "More than one hundred years ago, railroad tycoon Henry Morrison Flagler established Palm Beach as a beach resort for his contemporaries, hundred years ago, art maecenas Addison Mizner, together with his friend and financier Paris Singer of the sewing machine dynasty, added the shopping nirvana to it: Worth Avenue - a mini-miracle mile for exclusive, extravagant and sinfully expensive shopping."
- WORTH AVENUE - since 1938. Sometimes referred to as the Rodeo Drive of Florida, is a famous upscale shopping district in Palm Beach. The epitome of Palm Beach style. The avenue's oldest store, Kassatly's, has been in business since 1923. Reflecting the lifestyle of Palm Beach market, the street has approximately 250 high-end shops, boutiques, restaurants, and art galleries, that include Giorgio Armani, Neiman Marcus, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Tourneau, Hermès, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Chanel, Vineyard Vines, Brooks Brothers, Hamilton Jewelers, Salvatore Ferragamo, Island Company, Intermix, St. John Boutique (clothing), Valentino, and many more. An open-air mall, 150 Worth (Formerly, The Esplanade), lies at the eastern end of Worth Avenue. 150 Worth offers a variety of upscale shops anchored by department stores Saks Fifth Avenue.
- Gucci - 150 Worth Avenue.
- Neiman Marcus - 151 Worth Avenue.
- Saks Fifth Avenue - 172 Worth Avenue.
- The Church Mouse - since 1970. "The Church Mouse is a volunteer-run high-end resale shop benefiting local charities & is owned by the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. Hours M-Sa, 10am - 4pm."
- Tiffany & Co. - 259 Worth Avenue.
- TRILLION - 315 Worth Avenue. Fashion store.
Sports
- Bath and Tennis Club | B & T - 1170 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL 33480. Private members only club. The most exclusive and exclusionary club on the island. The Bath & Tennis club, just across the street from Mar-a-Lago was built by financier E. F. Hutton to meet the social needs of his wife, Marjorie Merriweather Post.
- Everglades Golf Course - since 1919. 500 S County Rd, Palm Beach, Florida. The preeminent private & social club in Palm Beach. An additional nine holes were added to the golf course in 1930. The now 18-hole Everglades golf course at the Everglades Club facility in Palm Beach, Florida features 5,655 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70. The course rating is 67.2 and it has a slope rating of 118 on Bermuda grass. Designed by Seth Raynor, the Everglades golf course opened in 1932.
- Gulf Stream Golf Club - 2401 N Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483. Private invitation only golf club established in 1924 by a group of Palm Beach residents.
- Gulf Stream Polo Club - (1923-2016). 4550 Polo Road, Lake Worth, FL 33467. Was one of the most prominent polo clubs in North America, particularly during the Florida season (December-April).
- International Polo Club Palm Beach - since 2002. Located in Wellington, Florida, is one of the largest polo clubs in the world. The club includes several natural grass polo fields, two of which are part of stadiums. 3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington, FL 33414, U.S.A.
- North Palm Beach Country Club - since 2006. "On behalf of the City of North Palm Beach and the entire North Palm Beach Country Club staff we would like to welcome you to our Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course." 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Fl 33408.
- PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB - built in 1916. 760 North Ocean Boulevard, Palm Beach, FL 33480.
- Palm Beach International Equestrian Center
- Palm Beach National - "Palm Beach County's Most Fun and Friendly Golf Club!" 7500 St. Andrews Rd., Lake Worth Fl, 33467.
- Palm Beach Polo & Country Club - 11199 Polo Club Road, Wellington, FL. With it's rare environment of magnificent homes, world-class sports, fabulous amenities and a coveted location, Palm Beach Polo and Country Club has it all.
- Seminole Golf Club - private golf club located in Juno Beach (901 Seminole Blvd), Florida. Founded by E.F. Hutton, has a rich history of being a golf club for the corporate elite. Designed by Donald Ross in 1929, it is consistently ranked as one of the Top 100 courses in the United States.
- Trump International Golf Club - since 1999. 3505 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33406.
- West Palm Beach Golf Course - 7001 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33405.
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