Jupiter opens Fire Station 10 ahead of town's historic fire rescue launch this fall
Jupiter opens Fire Station 10 ahead of its historic fall launch of Jupiter Fire Rescue, its own municipal fire service.
3-Day Weekend Itinerary for Palm Beach, Florida
Spending a weekend in Palm Beach? Here's the curated hour-by-hour itinerary from The Palm Beach: Friday evening arrival through Sunday afternoon departure, with the can't-miss attractions, top-rated restaurants, and local tips for first-time visitors.
Before you arrive
- Best time: November-April. Summer hot + hurricane risk.
- Stay: The Breakers (iconic, expensive); Eau Palm Beach Resort (luxurious); West Palm Beach hotels (budget-friendly).
- Transport: Car is convenient. Palm Beach island is small enough to walk/bike. West Palm Beach has Brightline train (Miami).
- Reservations: Book popular restaurants on OpenTable 1+ weeks ahead, especially for Saturday dinner.
Friday — Arrival & evening
Settle in, get a feel for the city, light dinner + walk
4:00 PM
Check in + sunset
Settle in. Catch sunset on the beach — multiple public access points on Palm Beach island.
6:30 PM
Dinner at Buccan or Pizza al Fresco
Buccan for celebrated chef Clay Conleys small plates; Pizza al Fresco for casual outdoor dining in a romantic setting.
9:00 PM
The Breakers grounds at night
Walk The Breakers' lush oceanfront grounds (open to public). Stunning lighting at night.
Saturday — Full day exploration
Morning to evening — the big-day itinerary
9:00 AM
Brunch at The Honor Bar or Avocado Grill
The Honor Bar for upscale-casual brunch in Royal Poinciana Plaza; Avocado Grill (West Palm Beach) for trendy + healthy.
11:00 AM
Worth Avenue shopping
World-class luxury shopping district. Window-shop or splurge. Don't miss the vias (hidden courtyards behind the storefronts).
1:00 PM
Lunch + Flagler Museum
Lunch at Café Boulud (in Brazilian Court Hotel) or Pizza al Fresco. Then visit Whitehall (Flagler Museum) — Gilded Age mansion with 75 rooms.
4:00 PM
Lake Trail or beach
6-mile paved Lake Trail along Lake Worth Lagoon (free); or relax on the beach.
7:00 PM
Dinner at HMF (at The Breakers) or Café Boulud
HMF inside The Breakers — gorgeous setting, refined New American. Café Boulud by Daniel Boulud (French-American).
Sunday — Morning + afternoon departure
Relaxed pace before heading out
9:00 AM
Sunday brunch + final beach
Brunch at Lou's Beach Box (Lake Worth Beach) or back at HMF. Then morning beach time.
12:00 PM
Norton Museum of Art (West Palm Beach)
Cross the bridge to West Palm. Norton is one of Florida's best museums — European, American, contemporary collections.
2:30 PM
Lunch + departure
Lunch at a West Palm Beach spot (Hullabaloo, Avocado Grill, Sunset Bar at PGA National). Then drive to PBI or Brightline to Miami.
The Palm Beach local tip: Palm Beach island feels exclusive but most attractions are open to all. The Breakers grounds, Worth Avenue, beaches are all accessible. Stay across the bridge in West Palm Beach for budget.
If you have more time
Add a day trip: Wellington (20 min) for International Polo Club; Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse (25 min); Boca Raton (30 min) for Mizner Park; Delray Beach (20 min) for casual beach town.. Or use the extra day for a slower revisit of your favorite spot from the weekend.
Budget estimate
- Hotel (2 nights): $280-$800 (Palm Beach island) / $140-$280 (West Palm)
- Meals (3 days × 3): $220-$550 per person
- Attractions & activities: $60-$150 per person
- Gas/transport: $80-$160
- Total per person: $650-$2,000
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