5 Things to Do in West Palm Beach, Florida

Whether you’re looking for delicious Italian food, a leisurely day looking at art, or a peaceful day in a garden – West Palm Beach, Florida has an array of activities to help you create the perfect day. Here are our top recommendations of things to do in West Palm Beach.

Visit

1. Mounts Botanical Garden 

• Located on 16-acres, Mounts Botanical Garden is a hidden gem in West Palm Beach. This spectacular garden features over 6,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants. Here you’ll find native plants, tropical fruit trees, palms, roses, cacti, succulents, bromeliads and much more. Whether you’re planning an outing with friends or wanting to see the garden by yourself, you’ll leave feeling inspired, refreshed, and educated.  

2. Norton Museum of Art  

• Founded in 1941, the Norton Museum of Art features rotating and permanent exhibits, a sculpture garden, art classes, special performances, and more. At this carefully curated museum, you’ll discover more than 8,200 works with a focus on European, American, and Chinese art as well as in contemporary art and photography. We recommend joining a tour for the full experience! 

Eat

3. Eatalia 

• Right down the street from Apt CoWork at Cottonwood West Palm is Eatalia. This local Italian restaurant has amazing service and scrumptious, top-quality food with and plenty of variety. We recommend trying the Chicken Cutlet Di Parma, Bruschetta, or the Eggplant Stack – though you can’t go wrong with anything you choose to order! They also have outdoor seating so you can soak in the sunshine while you dine! Their team members are friendly and always make you feel like family every time you come in.  

4. Avocado Cantina 

• Avocado Cantina is a wonderful Tapas, Taqueria, and Tequlia bar in Palm Beach Gardens offering innovative and exciting selections that honor culture and traditions. This restaurant has both indoor and open-air seating which creates a delightful ambiance. We highly recommend trying the Pork Belly and Gringo Tacos and their Goat Cheese Queso Fundido. They also host happy hours and live music events so bring your friends, family, or coworkers along with you! 

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5. West Palm Beach GreenMarket 

• Hosted in downtown West Palm Beach is USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice #1 farmers market, West Palm Beach GreenMarket. Every Saturday in October through April you’ll find over 100 local vendors offering craft soaps, baked goods, olive oils, homemade pet treats, fresh produce, flowers & plants, and so much more! GreenMarket also hosts Pop-Up Workshops every weekend which cover topics such as making your own dog toys, cake decorating tips, flower arrangements, BBQ techniques, and more!  

While you’re in the area, stop by Apt CoWork at Cottonwood West Palm for a self-guided tour to see our professionally designed coworking space! We also have a Local Guide to Westchase, FL you can check out for your next visit to Tampa. If you visit any of these recommendations, we’d love to hear what you think!