GENERAL INFORMATION
Palm Beach County is blessed with 47 miles of white sandy beaches along Florida's "Gold
Coast". So named for the gold salvaged from shipwrecks just off shore, the deep blue waters
of the Atlantic Ocean are constantly being refreshed by the Gulf Stream which creates some
of the best sport fishing and scuba diving in the world. Anglers flock to Palm Beach year
round to fish for dolphin, wahoo, king, and sailfish. Scuba divers enjoy a varied selection of
dive sites the length of the county. Most dives range from 30 to 80 feet and sightings of
Loggerhead and Hawksbill turtles are common, especially during nesting season which runs
from May through August.
For the freshwater fishing enthusiast, Lake Okeechobee offers some of the best bass fishing
in the state.
For those of you who prefer dry land, Palm Beach is home to the Professional Golfers
Association and over 140 golf courses. The tropical climate allows for play year round and
most courses offer spectacular summer specials.
Beyond golf, Palm Beach County has over 1,000 tennis courts and is home to:
- POLO
"The sport of kings" from December - April.
Palm Beach Polo & Country Club
13198 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington - (561) 798-7000
- ROYAL PALM POLO SPORTS CLUB
6300 Clint Moore Road, Boca Raton - (561) 994-1876
- GREYHOUND DOG RACING
Year round matinee and evening races
It's A Whole New Game...
The Poker Room Offers New Games & Higher Limits!
Palm Beach Kennel Club
1111 N. Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach - (561) 683-2222
- MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Montreal Expos/St. Louis Cardinals Spring Training
- AUTO RACING
Moroso Motorsports Park (561) 622-1400
For those with an eye for shopping, Palm Beach is a special place where there is something
for everyone. The Gardens Mall is host to over 180 fine shops and restaurants while the Palm
Beach Outlet Center is the country’s only fully enclosed factory direct discount mall. For those
whose taste center more on "high fashion", there is the Esplanade on Worth Avenue.
If your looking for things to do, Palm Beach is the place to be. Palm Beach County's rich
cultural history has long been a source of pride and inspiration for its residents and visitors
alike. Historical points of interest representing the early days of the area's inhabitants include
the DuBois Museum, the Loxahatachee Historical Society Museum, and the Henry Morrisson
Flagler Museum. Enhancing this history are world renowned theatres, and galleries which host
an assortment of musical, theatrical, and artistic plays, shows, and exhibits from both world
renowned and emerging artists.
The Raymond F. Kravis Center takes center stage in Palm Beach's cultural venue. The new
$55 million facility showcases world-class orchestras, ballets, operas, dance troupes, and a
thrilling season of theatrical performances.
Palm Beach Community College's Eissey Campus Theatre is a north county jewel. This new
facility includes a 2,500 foot lobby and art exhibition area and seats 750. Performances
include student productions, a guest artist performing series, and various performances by
the Palm Beach Opera, the Florida Philharmonic and Ballet Florida.
