03 Jun Best Kept Secrets of Palm Beach
Located on desirable Flagler Drive directly on the West Palm Beach waterfront, Forté is a luxury residential condominium that will offer residents unmatched views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Palm Beach, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Future residents will have an entire city to explore at their fingertips. The beloved town of Palm Beach features a rich history, boutique shopping on iconic Worth Avenue, charming vias, beautiful landscapes and convenient access to the beaches. Even when you think you’ve explored it all – there’s still so much more. Continue reading to uncover some of the best kept secrets of Palm Beach.
Best Kept Art Secrets of Palm Beach
Palm Beach exudes beauty through its refined design and celebrated green spaces around the city of West Palm Beach and the Town of Palm Beach. The area is full of public gardens waiting to be explored. Exhibitions change seasonally, so there’s always something new to experience.
The Ann Norton Sculpture Garden
The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens was established in 1977 by the prominent sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982). The organization is devoted to exhibiting works of other artists, preserving the founder’s studio and displaying Norton’s monumental sculptures. The Gardens, designed by world-renowned botanist Sir Peter Smithers, represent Ann Norton’s commitment to conservation and the preservation of a quiet retreat in the midst of a burgeoning city. The Gardens’ assemblage of over 250 rare palm species, cycads and unusual tropicals is recognized as one of the largest public collections in Florida.
The Society of the Four Arts
This destination is one of the best kept secrets of Palm Beach, ever since its origination in 1936. The renowned Society of Four Arts is a non-profit charity organization that houses the Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery Building, two libraries and botanical gardens, including the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Gardens.
The society is well-known for its fabulous concerts, art exhibitions and other lauded community events.
Mounts Botanical Garden
Step into a whimsical botanical oasis featuring a butterfly garden, children’s maze, O’Keefe Rain Garden, Tropical Forrest, Rose and Fragrance Garden and so much more! A truly beautiful offering of nature is provided, and a visit to this hidden gem of Palm Beach will not disappoint.
Best Kept Dining Secrets of Palm Beach
Palm Beach offers some of the finest dining options in the state, catering to an array of refined tastes. Whether you’re looking for an al fresco restaurant or an upbeat cocktail lounge to end the perfect dinner—West Palm Beach has what you’re looking for. Aside from the list of popular restaurants, you can find several hidden gems in Palm Beach. Explore several top-rated, history enriched dining experiences below.
RH Rooftop Restaurant
RH is a posh furniture store complimented by a sophisticated rooftop restaurant—perhaps, the only place where one can buy a designer chaise while also enjoying a truffle grilled cheese.
The rooftop restaurant is considered one of the hidden gems of Palm Beach and is open for both brunch and dinner, offering a wide variety menu catering to many tastes.
Pizza Al Fresco | Johnnie Brown’s Grave
Come and grab a pie of gourmet pizza at a beautiful outdoor courtyard, surrounded by stunning Mediterranean architecture, warm weather and unique history. This hidden gem of Palm Beach not only boasts the best pizza, but also some interesting history.
The courtyard also pays tribute to a rather famous pet Spider Monkey belonging to Jazz Era socialite, Addison Mizner– famous for bringing the “Mediterranean revival” in architecture to Palm Beach and its landmark resorts.
Mizner’s beloved Johnnie Brown now rests with his canine friend, Laddie, and together they are known to haunt the Worth Ave plaza. Boutique owners instruct their employees to leave sliced bananas to ward off spirits at night.
Green’s Pharmacy Lunchonette
The nostalgic diner, emblemized by green and white awnings along South County Road and Sunset Avenue in Palm Beach, has been in service since 1938. Green’s is a “nod to simpler times,” unlike any other traditional pharmacy. The store serves delicious breakfast and lunch classics while also filling prescriptions.
Patrons come for drugstore needs, great comfort food and nostalgia. The eatery has become a hidden gem in Palm Beach although it has boasted famous guest appearances from the likes of John F. Kennedy, Frank Sinatra, Rod Stewart, and Jimmy Buffett. Green’s is open 365 days a year; perfect for when you have a hankering for a milkshake and patty melt.
Afternoon Tea at The Chesterfield: Palm Beach
An English tradition since the mid-1800s, afternoon tea is a tradition kept alive at The Chesterfield hotel Monday through Sunday from 1 to 5 PM.
The decadent hotel features pastel colors, overstuffed couches, and a fireplace—imitating a European manor house. Indulge on an array of homemade sandwiches like roasted chicken salad or tomato and cheddar, freshly made scones with clotted cream, and a selection of pastries to pair with a pot of brewed tea.
The Best Kept Oceanic Secrets of Palm Beach
There’s no better way to expand your horizons then taking to the sea. Discover a new perspective of Palm Beach just off the coast amidst the Atlantic Ocean. The Palm Beach area offers some of the best boating, fishing, diving and snorkel adventures found on the South East coast.
Neptune Memorial Coral Reef
The Neptune Memorial Reef is an artificial reef that is an artistic representation of the Lost City of Atlantis. The reef also serves as a memorial site for those who have lost loved ones—making it one of the most unique things just nearby Palm Beach.
The sensational dive site is perfect if you’re looking for a day’s worth of adventure not too far from home. Experienced divers can book a trip with equipment through one of many available shops, or dive from their own boat for free.
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Peanut Island Park
This century old, man-made island is the site of President John F. Kennedy’s underground Cold War bunker. The island consists of 80-acres featuring campgrounds, nature trails and some of the best snorkeling and swimming in the Palm Beach area.
The President John F. Kennedy Bunker
The hidden bunker was built in a little more than a week during one of the President’s vacations. POTUS and his family needed a safe place during the Cold War nuclear threats. The bunker could hold up to 30 people for about 3 months and was only ten minutes away from JFK’s Palm Beach resort house.
The island has now become a boater’s paradise, as well as a time capsule for the bunker. Visitors are able to park their boat and spend the whole day enjoying the island. This island is definitely one of the best kept secrets in West Palm Beach.
John F. Kennedy’s Presidential Yacht, The Honey Fitz
Take to the water in style to get a different perspective on all Palm Beach has to offer. Climb aboard with up to 70 of your closest friends and charter President John F. Kennedy’s own yacht, the Honey Fitz.
The famed yacht is stored at Lots of Yachts in West Palm Beach. The Honey Fitz is a 93-foot wooden yacht that has been chartered by five U.S. presidents. The yacht was constructed in 1931 and was renamed for JFK’s grandfather. A day at sea aboard the Honey Fitz can be yours at the start of $5,390.
A NEW VIEW OF PALM BEACH LIVING
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