Welcome to The Palm Beaches

Welcome to The Palm Beaches

We welcome you to “Play in The Palm Beaches,” a guide to sport, recreation and experiences from the Palm Beach County Sports Commission!

As a dynamic hub for professional and youth sports, our sports commission supports a myriad of events, which collectively bring nearly 1 million sports visitors to our county each year. While they are here—whether it’s to enjoy our worldclass competitions like the PGA Tour’s event in The Palm Beaches, formerly named The Honda Classic and the Winter Equestrian Festival, or to cheer on their family members in youth baseball or swimming—visitors often ask us: What else is there to do in The Palm Beaches?

This comprehensive publication is an answer to that question or, rather, 100-plus potential answers. From our verdant parks and nature centers to our esteemed theaters and museums to our trend-setting golf courses and first-rate shopping centers, The Palm Beaches have something for everyone—not to mention our 47 enviable miles of public beachfront. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a season, or before or after the big event, this guide contains everything you need to know to live like a Palm Beacher. Just bring your game; we’ve got the rest covered.

George Linley Executive Director Palm Beach County Sports Commission

1Welcome to The Palm Beaches

Just bring your game, and we’ll make sure the rest of your visit to The Palm Beaches is a blast.

7The Palm Beaches 101

With its 39 cities and towns, The Palm Beaches is larger than two states! Here’s a rundown of the most visitorfriendly regions, from Juno Beach to Boca Raton.

15Ten Ways to Enjoy Your Stay

The Palm Beaches are the sports and leisure hub of South Florida. This list only scratches the surface.

21The Ultimate Week of Sports

The Palm Beaches are a nexus for national and international professional sporting events—most of which come together in one amazing winter week.

25Family Fun

Whether it’s between games or after the tournament, these top family attractions are bound to entertain and enlighten visitors of all ages.

Play In The Palm Beaches

A guide to sport, recreation, and experiences from the Palm Beach County Sports Commission

37Make a Splash

The Palm Beaches’ famous 47 miles of sun-soaked beaches are a great way to wind down after a big game, with a bit of fun in the sand and surf.

43 All Natural Athletes with a natural love of the outdoors have countless options, from kayaking and paddle-boarding to diving and wildlife viewing.

49Culture Clash

The region’s top museums, boutique cinemas and performing arts venues await players interested in nourishing their artistic sides.

63Green Party

Whether or not you’re here for a golf tournament, there’s always time to hit the links in Florida’s Golf Capital®.

67Polo in The Palm Beaches

The National Polo Center (NPC) is where some of the world’s best players come to compete.

69Hold Court

These public tennis facilities are the best places for visitors to make a racquet in The Palm Beaches.

73Shopper’s Delight

Find the best athletic gear—along with gifts for everyone in your entourage—at The Palm Beaches’ stellar retail options.

Palm Beach County, a Sports Destination:

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is a private, not-for-profit organization contracted by Palm Beach County to promote and market the County as a sports and sports tourism destination. The Commission brings sporting events and activities to the County, enhances economic impact, stimulates bed tax revenues (with a focus on the off-season), and maximizes utilization of Palm Beach County facilities. Each year, the events we support are responsible for nearly 1 million sports visitors to Palm Beach County–sleeping in our hotels, utilizing our facilities, enjoying our attractions and eating in our restaurants.

A Full Range of Event Service Support:

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission offers unparalleled customer service on a consistent basis while providing a multitude of event management services to current and potential customers.

Complimentary Services Provided:

Pre-event planning

Operational & logistical support

Venue/facility support

Budget management

Sourcing equipment rentals

Permitting

Security planning

Designing event layouts

Volunteer recruitment

Transportation

Housing accommodations

In-kind partnerships

Public relations

On-site staff assistance

Hospitality management

Police/fire/medical