Morgan’s Guide to Palm Beach, Florida
Already heading to Palm Beach? Looking to plan a trip to Palm Beach? You are in the right spot. Keep reading to learn all about where you should stay, places to eat, what to wear and where to shop.
10.31.24
STAY
There are so many wonderful places to stay in Palm Beach, Florida. Depending on the type of trip you are taking, determines where you should stay in my opinion. If you are headed to Palm Beach for a girly trip and love small details like custom wallpaper and Matouk bathrobes, The Colony Hotel is for you. If you are looking for something that feels more “resort” & less “boutique”, I would highly recommend The Breakers. Two other spots to check out if you are headed to Palm Beach are The Brazilian Court Hotel and White Elephant Palm Beach.
EAT & DRINK
When it comes to eating & drinking in Palm Beach, your options are endless. There are incredible spots on Palm Beach as well as some amazing places to try in West Palm if you want to take a trip over the bridge. I would recommend making reservations at the majority of the lunch and dinner spots, as places do fill up quickly.
Coffee:
Chik Monk Cafe | Pumphouse Coffee Roasters* | Pink Paradise Cafe at The Colony
Breakfast / Brunch / Pastries:
Sant Ambroeus | Hive Bakery & Cafe* | Blue Provence
Casual Lunch / Smoothie:
Buccan Sandwich Shop | Celis | Mediterranean Market & Deli* | Piccolo Mondo
Lunch / Dinner:
Le Bilboquet | Lola 41 | Swiftys | Renato’s | The Honor Bar | Bice | Cafe Flora | Pizza Al Fresco | La Goulue
Dinner Only:
Buccan | Imoto
Drink:
HMF | Le Bar | Cafe Boulud at The Brazilian Court Hotel | Cucina
Items with an * show that they are located over the bridge in West Palm Beach.
TO DO
I recently went to Palm Beach for a bachelorette trip, as well as a mother daughter trip and both were incredible. No matter the type of trip you are taking, there is plenty to see & do while you are in Palm Beach.
Take a Walk
You can walk up and down streets taking in the beautiful homes, walk the gorgeous Lake Trail or even get your toes sandy and walk the beach.
Enjoy a Pool Day
When I went to Palm Beach with my mom, we had the best time lounging by The Colony pool, drinking our favorite cocktail ‘Spicy Socialite' & eating Buccan Sandwich Shop to-go. If you have the option to have a pool day, this is a must.
Visit Historical Sites
While you are in Palm Beach, spend some time site-seeing some of the beautiful historical sites like Flagler Museum & The Society of the Four Arts.
Go for a Bike Ride
While I was in Palm Beach, we used the complimentary bikes from The Colony to bike over the bridge to West Palm & grab coffee at Hive Bakery & Cafe + pop into a few shops. Pretty much all of Palm Beach is bike friendly & is a wonderful form of transportation.
Relax on the Beach
The Colony Hotel offers golf cart rides to the beach & they will set up chairs & umbrellas for you in advance.
Play a Round of Golf
If you are a golfer, head to the Palm Beach Par 3 course or enjoy a golf day at The Breakers Golf Course.
Last but certainly not least… SHOP!
SHOP
Shopping while you are in Palm Beach is a must. There are so many places to choose from & each store is so unique to Palm Beach. Whether you are shopping for a new dress or a timeless vintage find, there is truly something for everyone!
Worth Avenue
Start your shopping day on Worth Avenue and enjoy browsing all of the beautiful shops it has to offer. The list is endless when it comes to the shops located on Worth Avenue, but a few of my favorites include: Aerin, J.McLaughlin, Kassatly’s, Casa Branca, Saks Fifth Avenue, Jennifer Garrigues, Stubbs & Wootton & so many more.
N. & S.County Road
The shops on N. & S. County Road stole my heart as so many of them are thoughtfully curated to fit Palm Beach and all the beauty the comes with it. While you are there, you must stop into the following places: Julia Amory, ASHA, Well Made Home, The Church Mouse & Coniglio Palm Beach.
The Royal Poinciana Plaza
The Royal ended up being one of my favorite places to shop while I was in Palm Beach. A few stores I made sure to visit were Alice + Olivia, Staud, Veronica Beard, Zimmermann, Oscar De La Renta, Jenni Kayne, Frame, Marissa Collections, Loewe & La Ligne. Not only were the stores beautiful, but the store associates were also so kind & friendly.
West Palm Beach
If you make it over to West Palm, you must stop by HIVE Home, Gift & Garden as well as HIVE for Her & Him - just trust me, both of these shops will not disappoint.
WEAR
When you are packing outfits for Palm Beach, do not be afraid of color. No matter the season, it is acceptable to wear fun colors & patterns. All of the photos you see below are outfits I wore during my October trips to Palm Beach & looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing - each outfit felt perfect for this time of year.
Overall, Palm Beach is truly such a special place & one I believe everyone needs to experience. Whether you are taking a trip with your significant other, going on a girls trip or just stopping by for the day - trust me when I say… you are going to love it!
