Beach Hotels in West Palm Beach, FL

Originally named Flagler’s West Palm Beach by Henry Flagler, an American industrialist who was pivotal in developing Florida to what it is today. Current day West Palm Beach still holds some of its original glamour: a tropical playground for residents and tourists alike, with pristine beaches, and swaying palms play host to beach hotels in West Palm Beach year-round.

With a history steeped in real estate, it’s no surprise many of West Palm Beach’s historic neighborhoods are on the National Register of Historic Places and are close to most beach hotels in West Palm Beach. A visit to the storied Flamingo Park will bring you down palm covered streets and some impressive Mediterranean architecture. Originally a pineapple plantation, its heavily traveled counterpart is the El Cid Historic District. Part of the 1920’s land boom, El Cid is home to some of the most impressive displays of mission-style homes in south Florida.

If you want a break from south Florida traffic, head over to the Grassy Waters Preserve, close to most beach hotels in West Palm Beach. With over 23 square miles, this secluded gem is an expansive wetland ecosystem is home to some of Florida’s permanent residents: alligators, bobcats and herons to name a few. It's located on the edge of downtown West Palm Beach, and it has several fountains and ponds that are popular with local residents and tourists alike. Centennial Fountain is a new addition to West Palm Beach's Grassy Waters Preserve. The fountain was built to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the city of West Palm Beach, and it is easily accessible from the park's main entrance.

The fountain has four tiers, with each tier representing a different time period in the city's history: the past, present, future, and future past. The bottom tier is made of smooth white stone and represents the past; above that there are three more tiers made of concrete and brick. The center tier represents today and tomorrow by being painted in various shades of blue and green; above that there are two more tiers—one red (for yesterday) and one black (for tomorrow). And finally, at the very top sits an open space where you can see through all four layers down into the pool below.

When it comes to dining, beach hotels in West Palm Beach are near restaurants with dishes steeped in Caribbean and Latin American influence. Be sure to try the acclaimed Cuban sandwich, black beans and rice, a slice of Key lime pie, and some fresh Florida lobster tail. Yum!

There’s no better way to discover South Florida’s heritage than the West Palm Beach Arts District. If you’re staying at a beach hotel in West Palm Beach with kids, make a stop at the children's theater for performances at the Norton Museum of Art. Enjoy a live concert at the Kravis Center; revel in the many art exhibits at the Norton Museum of Art and catch a film screening at Cinema Paradiso.

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