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Palm Beach County

Base in West Palm Beach or Delray Beach; drive the coast in 2–4 days, no car-free loop.

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Key facts · United States

Best months
Dec–Mar
Visa
Depends on your passport
Currency
US dollar (USD, $)
Language
English
Plugs
A · B · 120 V
Time zone
Six zones: UTC−5 to UTC−10
Month by month hereIn detail ↓
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Palm Beach County is a 50-mile strip of barrier-island beaches, each town with its own access park and its own downtown. There is no single resort core: Boca Raton and Delray Beach anchor the south, West Palm Beach the middle, Jupiter the north. A car turns the county into a chain of half-day stops; without one you are limited to the Tri-Rail and Brightline towns. Two nights covers the coast, four adds the inland Everglades preserves.

Sleep

Which bed, for how many nights, and what to do from it

Where to sleep

8 places in this region

Sleep base

  • West Palm BeachCity guide

    Airport, Brightline, downtown restaurants, central for day drives.

    Best Nov–Apr

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  • Delray BeachPlanned

    Atlantic Avenue walkable to the beach; Tri-Rail and Amtrak stop.

    Page planned: listed so the region plan is complete.

Day trip

  • Boca RatonCity guide

    Southern end, closest to Fort Lauderdale airport.

    Best Dec–Apr

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  • JupiterPlanned

    Northern beaches and river parks; 30–40 min from West Palm Beach.

    Page planned: listed so the region plan is complete.

  • Lake Worth BeachPlanned

    Developed beach park with pier and restaurants.

    Page planned: listed so the region plan is complete.

  • Riviera BeachPlanned

    Port of Palm Beach and the Peanut Island ferry.

    Page planned: listed so the region plan is complete.

  • Palm BeachPlanned

    One public beach access park; the rest is private.

    Page planned: listed so the region plan is complete.

  • North Palm BeachPlanned

    MacArthur Beach State Park, $5 per vehicle.

    Page planned: listed so the region plan is complete.

Night sequences

2 nights
West Palm Beach 2; Boca Raton and Delray Beach as one southern day
4 nights
West Palm Beach 2 + Delray Beach 2, with a Jupiter and a Grassy Waters half-day
  • Boca Raton + Delray Beach + West Palm Beach + Jupiter in one day is four half-days of driving on I-95.
  • Palm Beach town has a single public beach access park; the rest of the shoreline is private.
  • Inland natural areas flood after heavy rain and some trails close — check before setting out.

Day-trips door to door

ToFromDoor-to-door p50Last returnNote
Delray BeachWest Palm Beach35 minunknownTri-Rail and Brightline both stop; drive is I-95 south.
Boca RatonWest Palm Beach45 minunknownRed Reef Park for snorkeling off the reef; parking fills by mid-morning in season.
JupiterWest Palm Beach40 minunknownRiverbend Park and Cypress Creek for trails; MacArthur Beach for the lagoon boardwalk.
Peanut IslandRiviera Beach30 minunknownBoat access only; short ferry from near the port, about $12. The Kennedy bunker closed to tours in 2017.

Bags between cities

Luggage forwarding between hotels in the county is not standard; pack light or use hotel concierge services if available.

When and how

Months, arrival and passes

Seasons at a glance

From each city's month table

Pick a month to see where to go.

CountryJFMAMJJASOND
West Palm Beach
Boca Raton
United States (country-wide)
Go: the good monthsFair: workable, mixedPoor: heat, rain or hazeAvoid: storms, floods, closuresno data yet

Computed from each country’s own data; hover a country name for the source. Advisory countries are left out.

Climate strip

Month by month
ZoneJFMAMJJASOND
Coastal Palm Beach CountyBarrier islands and the I-95 corridorbestbestbestokokwetwetwetstormwetokbest
best: dry, mildok: workablewet: daily rainstorm: typhoon or flood risk
Coastal Palm Beach County
Winter and spring are the dry, busy months; June–September is hot and wet with afternoon storms, and August–October carries hurricane risk. Sea temperatures stay swimmable most of the year.

Winter is peak season: hotel rates and beach parking both climb from January to April.

Get in

Door-to-door p50, 2026 estimate
FromToHowp50Note
PBI (West Palm Beach, Donald J Trump International)Downtown West Palm BeachTaxi, rideshare or rental car~10 minThe county's main airport, about 3 miles from downtown; mostly US East Coast routes plus some Bahamas and Caribbean flights.
FLL (Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International)Boca Raton / Delray BeachTri-Rail commuter train or rental car~40 min to Boca Raton by carAbout 40 miles south of West Palm Beach; a longer route list and often cheaper fares.
MIA (Miami International)West Palm BeachRental car or Tri-Rail via Miami~70 min by carAbout 70 miles south; long-haul international flights, usually pricier.
MiamiWest Palm BeachBrightline or Tri-Rail~1 h Brightline, longer on Tri-RailBrightline is faster and costs more; Tri-Rail stops at more county stations.
OrlandoWest Palm BeachBrightlineCar-free link between Central and South Florida; check current timetable and fares.
I-95 or Florida's TurnpikeCounty-wideCar—I-95 runs through the main cities; the Turnpike a few miles west is less trafficked and tolled.

Regional passes

Verdict first

SunPass transponder

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Pays off only if you use toll roads repeatedly; visitors can also pay by plate.

Tri-Rail day pass

check

Worth it for a car-free Boca Raton–West Palm Beach day; check current fares and weekend service.

Eat and move on

Regional food

Where and when it works
DishWhereTiming / trap
Stone crab clawsCounty-wide, in seasonA Florida season specialty; prices peak early in the season.
Downtown small platesDelray Beach: Atlantic AvenueWalkable strip between the beach and the bars; busiest after 19:00.
Waterfront seafoodLake Worth Beach and Riviera BeachCasual dockside spots; lunch is cheaper than dinner.
Cuban and CaribbeanWest Palm Beach and Lake Worth BeachLook for counter-service lunch spots away from the beachfront.

Go next

Greater Miami

planned

Brightline ~1 h from West Palm Beach

Miami Beach and the Art Deco district; winter is the season.

Broward County

planned

Tri-Rail or I-95 south, ~30–50 min

Fort Lauderdale beaches and Port Everglades cruises.

Miami-Dade County

planned

Brightline or Tri-Rail south

Combine with the Keys for a longer South Florida loop.

Florida

Turnpike north to Orlando, or I-75 across the state

Statewide planning page.

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Deep dive

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