Palm Beach County
What are the best things to do in Palm Beach County?
Palm Beach County highlights include luxury shopping on Worth Avenue, the Norton Museum of Art and Flagler Museum, the drive-through Lion Country Safari, Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, snorkeling at Peanut Island and the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse — all within about an hour of Lake Worth Beach.
ShoppingPalm Beach
Worth Avenue is Palm Beach's world-famous luxury shopping street, lined with designer boutiques, galleries and restaurants tucked into Mediterranean-style courtyards called vias. It is one of the most iconic shopping destinations in the United States and an easy drive north from Lake Worth Beach.
About 8 mi / 15 min from Lake Worth Beach
ShoppingWest Palm Beach
Rosemary Square (formerly CityPlace) is an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment district in downtown West Palm Beach, with shops, restaurants, a movie theater and events. It is next to the Kravis Center and a short walk from Clematis Street.
About 8 mi / 20 min from Lake Worth Beach
ShoppingPalm Beach Gardens
The Gardens Mall is an upscale indoor shopping mall in Palm Beach Gardens with department stores, luxury brands and dining. It is one of Palm Beach County's premier malls and a comfortable, air-conditioned option on a rainy or very hot day.
About 20 mi / 40 min from Lake Worth Beach
ShoppingBoca Raton
Town Center at Boca Raton is a large upscale shopping mall in south Palm Beach County with department stores, luxury boutiques and restaurants. It is one of the biggest shopping destinations in the region.
About 23 mi / 40 min from Lake Worth Beach
ShoppingBoca Raton
Mizner Park is an elegant open-air shopping, dining and entertainment district in downtown Boca Raton, with boutiques, restaurants, an amphitheater and the Boca Raton Museum of Art. It is especially lively in the evenings.
About 23 mi / 45 min from Lake Worth Beach
DiningDelray Beach
Atlantic Avenue is Delray Beach's lively main street, running about a mile from I-95 to the ocean with dozens of restaurants, bars, galleries and boutiques. It is one of the most popular dining and nightlife streets in Palm Beach County.
About 13 mi / 25 min from Lake Worth Beach
DiningWest Palm Beach
Clematis Street is downtown West Palm Beach's historic main street, packed with restaurants, bars and shops and ending at the waterfront. It is known for nightlife and the free Clematis by Night concerts on Thursday evenings.
About 8 mi / 20 min from Lake Worth Beach
Arts & CultureWest Palm Beach
The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach is one of Florida's leading art museums, with collections of American, European, Chinese and contemporary art and photography, plus a sculpture garden. Its Friday-evening Art After Dark program adds music, talks and drinks.
About 7 mi / 15 min from Lake Worth Beach
Arts & CulturePalm Beach
The Flagler Museum is Whitehall, the Gilded Age mansion that railroad pioneer Henry Flagler built in Palm Beach in 1902. Visitors tour lavish period rooms and see Flagler's restored private railcar, telling the story of how Palm Beach became a resort.
About 9 mi / 20 min from Lake Worth Beach
Arts & CultureWest Palm Beach
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach is Palm Beach County's largest performing arts venue, hosting Broadway tours, concerts, ballet, opera and comedy. It is next to Rosemary Square.
About 8 mi / 15 min from Lake Worth Beach
Arts & CultureDelray Beach
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach is a peaceful cultural center with landscaped Japanese gardens, walking paths, a museum of Japanese art and culture, and a café. It is one of the most serene attractions in Palm Beach County.
About 18 mi / 35 min from Lake Worth Beach
Family FunLoxahatchee
Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee is a drive-through safari park where visitors see lions, giraffes, zebras, rhinos and hundreds of other animals from their own car, plus a walk-through park with rides and animal encounters. It is a top family day trip from Lake Worth Beach.
About 22 mi / 40 min from Lake Worth Beach
Family FunWest Palm Beach
The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in West Palm Beach is a lush, walkable zoo with tigers, jaguars, Florida panthers, primates and tropical birds. It is close to Lake Worth Beach and perfect for a half-day family outing.
About 4 mi / 10 min from Lake Worth Beach
BeachesLantana
Lantana Public Beach is a relaxed oceanfront park just south of Lake Worth Beach, with a guarded swimming area, shaded picnic spots, a casual beachside restaurant and convenient parking. It is a quieter alternative a few minutes from downtown Lake Worth Beach.
About 3 mi / 10 min from Lake Worth Beach
BeachesDelray Beach
Delray Municipal Beach is a popular lifeguarded beach at the east end of Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, known for clear water, a lively atmosphere and easy access to restaurants and shops. It is a classic South Florida beach day.
About 13 mi / 25 min from Lake Worth Beach
BeachesRiviera Beach
Peanut Island Park is a small island park in the Lake Worth Inlet reachable only by boat, water taxi or paddle. It is famous for snorkeling in clear, calm water, sandy beaches, camping and its historic Cold War–era bunker.
About 14 mi / 30 min from Lake Worth Beach
OutdoorsJupiter
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum is a historic red brick lighthouse first lit in 1860, overlooking the Jupiter Inlet. Visitors can climb to the top for panoramic views, tour a history museum and explore the surrounding natural area.
About 29 mi / 55 min from Lake Worth Beach
Golf & Golf ClubsWest Palm Beach
The Park is a public golf destination in West Palm Beach with a championship course, the nine-hole par-three Lit 9, practice facilities and instruction. Its welcoming approach makes it an option for experienced golfers, newcomers and families, with dining available on site.
About 3 mi / 10 min from Lake Worth Beach
Golf & Golf ClubsWest Palm Beach
Okeeheelee Golf Course is a public Palm Beach County facility with 27 holes arranged as three nine-hole layouts. Set among lakes and parkland, it offers different 18-hole combinations, a driving range, practice greens, instruction and rental clubs for visiting golfers.
About 9 mi / 20 min from Lake Worth Beach
Golf & Golf ClubsWest Palm Beach area
Palm Beach National is a visitor-friendly 18-hole golf course in western Palm Beach County, with a technology-equipped driving range and a casual bar and grill. It combines a full round of Florida golf with practice, lessons and social time off the course.
About 9 mi / 20 min from Lake Worth Beach
Lake Worth Beach sits in the middle of the county's coast: Palm Beach and West Palm Beach are 15 minutes north, Delray Beach and Boca Raton 20–30 minutes south.
Yes. Its central location puts most county attractions within 15–45 minutes by car, at lower lodging prices than Palm Beach.