With a never-ending offering of sunshine and wide sandy beaches, exceptional dining and shopping, and a bustling arts and culture scene, Palm Beach is a playground for everyone. Whatever you choose to do, our helpful concierge is here to help arrange the perfect itinerary for your extraordinary getaway.

Need some help getting started? We’ve put together a list of can’t miss attractions around Palm Beach.

SHOPPING & DINING

Clematis Street & CityPlace — Lined with dozens of restaurants, bars, nightlife, and entertainment destinations, Clematis Street is a popular gathering place for community events, concerts, festivals, and a weekly farmers' market. Shop stores and malls, stroll the pier for water views, or walk along the buzzing sidewalks.

The Royal Poinciana Plaza — This shopping oasis is where “style, energy and spirit collide.” Featuring signature John Volk architecture, the charming shops at The Royal Poinciana Plaza include many high-end jewelry and clothing designers, luxury beauty brands, and relaxing spas and salons.

Worth Avenue — Shop everything from fashion apparel and accessories to antiques and art along the four-block avenue, dine at upscale restaurants and cafes, or stroll the quaint streets to see the beautiful architecture of the European-inspired side streets.

Restaurants — A Nantucket staple, LoLa 41° is now White Elephant Palm Beach’s signature restaurant. While breakfast is reserved for White Elephant guests, lunch and dinner is open to the public. Trevini Ristorante is also located nearby for those in the mood for gourmet Italian cuisine and other upscale classics.

ARTS & CULTURE

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens — This tropical garden sanctuary holds 250 species of rare palms and cycad, and nine monumental outdoor sculptures. See more than 100 works of art in the galleries and displays throughout the garden and house.

Henry Morrison Flagler Museum — This 75-room mansion is one of Florida’s oldest and most historic museums. Attend one of the museum’s rotating exhibits and intricate displays, music performances, or guest lecturers.

The Society of the Four Arts — Founded in 1936, the mission of The Society of the Four Arts is to “inspire and engage people through the presentation of outstanding artistic programs.” This non-profit lives on a 10-acre campus, and is comprised of a performance hall, an art gallery, a modern education center devoted to lifelong learning, a library, a children’s library and beautiful sculpture gardens.

EXPERIENCES

Bike Trail — Head out on a picturesque waterfront bike ride through the Lake Trail using one of our complimentary Priority Bicycles. For kids’ bike rentals, please visit the concierge, who will recommend a nearby bike shop.

Charter a Hinckley — Embark on an offshore excursion by chartering one of Barton & Gray’s signature White Elephant Hinckleys to enjoy a truly luxurious Palm Beach experience.

Golf — Palm Beach is home to over 160 beautiful golf courses, where some of the world’s best golfers frequent for year-round play. Our concierge can help recommend a course that is the perfect fit for you.

Root Trail Beach — A short walk or van shuttle from the hotel, Palm Beach’s well-maintained sandy shores await. Ask our concierge about our complimentary beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, beach toys, sunscreen and bottled waters.

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Mizner moved to Palm Beach in 1918 at the request of his friend Paris Singer, the sewing machine heir. Together, they conceived the Everglades Club. Originally built as a hospital during World War I (as only war-related buildings during that era could be built), it was later transformed into a social club, which still stands at the end of Worth Avenue as an architectural symbol. The design - with its Moorish tower, red roof tiles, and white stucco facade - was the biggest success of his career and ushered in a new era of architectural style for south Florida. Inspired by the Spanish-influenced designs he discovered during his travels, he reshaped the area one commission at a time. By 1925, he personified the idea of "Society Architect," having been hired by leading powerhouses - Vanderbilt, Stotesbury, Phipps, and Munn, just to name a few - to design their grandiose estates.  As a result, in large part of Mizner, Palm Beach had established itself as the resort community in the US.

Not one to fit into a mold or follow style, Mizner would ad lib a building's design as he went. Signature design elements of his work include: clusters of columns supporting arches, sheltered cloisters, French doors, casement windows, barrel tile roofs, grand stairways, decorative ironwork and floorplans that opened onto patios and terraces. Using a combination of invented and actual antique objects is what gives Mizner's houses their magic.

Today, the designer's visionary work still dominates the landscape. Visitors to the region can tour Villa Mizner, the architect's last home and see Riverside Baptist Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places; or drive past one of his many designed estates, including Villa dei Fiori, built by the Jell-O heir and La Guerida, which was owned by the Kennedy family for more than six decades. New to the scene is the White Elephant Palm Beach. Paying homage to the famed architect's contributions, the White Elephant combines the elegance of a resort with the traditional Mizner aesthetic that continues to influence the South Florida scene.

1. Start at the Flagler Museum, the former Gilded Age estate of Henry Morrison Flagler, Palm Beach's founder. The dramatic façade is a perfect backdrop.

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2. From the Flagler Museum, take a one minute stroll to your left to the lake trail to see a massive banyan tree and its gargantuan roots with their twists and turns.

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3. Take a bike ride along the north end of the lake trail to see some other stunning banyans and greenery.

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4. Also on the northern part of the lake trail, the old Bethesda by the Sea Church is now a very cool private home.

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5. Take a stroll down Worth Avenue with its beautiful vias, designed by Addison Mizner, dotted with shops like Tiffany's, Eres, and Van Cleef & Arpels.

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6. At the top of Worth Avenue is a stone clock tower with a cutout view to the sea.

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7. For an envy-inducing, gratuitous palm tree shot, you can't beat the Royal Palm Way with its avenue of skyscraping, royal palm trees.

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8. Abutting Royal Palm Way is the sculpture garden of the Society of the Four Arts, perfect for a stroll.

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9. South Ocean Drive is the place to bike or cruise with the top down, checking out the immaculate houses on one side and the beautiful ocean on the other.

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10. Finally, a stroll around the historic El Cid neighborhood with its bungalows and views of Palm Beach across the Intracoastal is the perfect way to top off your Insta tour.

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Getting to the White Elephant Palm Beach is a breeze. Whether by train, plane, or car — White Elephant Palm Beach is less than 15 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), five minutes from the Brightline railway station, and conveniently close to the Flagler Memorial Bridge.

Planning to fly? Nonstop flights are available into both Palm Beach and Miami from several U.S. cities including New York, Washington D.C., Boston, Dallas and Los Angeles. Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) recently welcomed a number of new routes from across the U.S. JetBlue launched nonstop services from Los Angeles, Chicago and Pittsburgh, while United Airlines introduced flights from New York LaGuardia Airport, Boston and Cleveland.

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is now recognized as 3rd Best Airport in the U.S. in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler 2020 Readers' Choice Awards. PBI also became the first airport in Florida to achieve GBAC START facility accreditation, ensuring a safe, sterile and clean facility for passengers, employees, and guests. 

GETTING TO THE HOTEL & TRANSPORTATION:

• Palm Beach Airport: 12 minutes │ 5.5-mile drive
• Brightline Train Miami to West Palm Beach: 1 hour 15 minutes (one-stop) 
• Miami Airport: 1 hour 17 minutes │72-mile drive
• Brightline Train FL to West Palm Beach: 43 minutes (non-stop)

DISTANCE FROM OTHER CITIES:

• Boynton Beach │ 20 min. South
• Delray │ 30 min. South
• Boca Raton │ 40 min. South
• Fort Lauderdale │ 55 min. South
• Riviera Beach │ 25 min. North
• Juno │ 30 min. North
• Jupiter │ 40 min. North

Need some inspiration? Find your unforgettable Palm Beach experience at these top 10 locations.

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary (26 min, 21.7 miles from the hotel)
From a serene nature trail to a wildlife animal hospital and exhibit center, experience firsthand the incredible conservation efforts that protect Florida’s endangered species and natural resources.

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society (15 min, 5.5 miles from the hotel)
Endangered Malayan tigers, Mexican spider monkeys and jaguars are just a few of the exotic animals you’ll find at the Palm Beach Zoo. You can even reserve a private hands-on session with some of the animals, too.

Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf (32 min, 17.5 miles from the hotel)
With two 18-hole courses, beer and wine served to your exact location on the links, an ice cream shop and more, the entertainment is endless at Lighthouse Cove.

Rosemary Square (6 min, 1.8 miles from the hotel)
Head to Rosemary Square to experience a vibrant urban oasis filled with world-class shopping and dining, immersive art installations and exciting programmed events.

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum (35 min, 17 miles from the hotel)
While there is never a wrong time to visit, the sunset and moonrise tours afford those who climb the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse some of Florida’s most extraordinary waterfront views.

Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens (37 min, 27.4 miles from the hotel)
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens offers visitors a moment of total Zen amidst serene landscapes and beautifully manicured gardens.

Due South Brewing (37 min, 27.4 miles from the hotel)
At Due South Brewing, delight your palate with one-of-a-kind craft brews that have drawn the attention of even The Boston Globe and the New York Post.

Flamingo Gardens (1h 2 min, 60.6 miles from the hotel)
Discover a postcard-perfect Florida scene at Flamingo Gardens. This wildlife sanctuary and botanical garden is home to thousands of exotic plants and animals, including peacocks, flamingos and more.

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (1h 14 min, 73.5 miles from the hotel
Step back in time and into Florida’s Gilded Age while exploring the opulent mansion and lush grounds of the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Henry Morrison Flagler Museum (3 min, 0.5 miles from the hotel)
Henry Flagler’s palatial 75-room estate now stands as a National Historic Landmark and works to preserve its legendary Gilded Age history—a history that still defines much of the quintessential Palm Beach spirit.

Featured artists found throughout the building include Robert Rauschenberg, whose early creations in the 1950s anticipated the pop art movement, and Jennifer Bartlett, known for her small, square steel plates that are combined in grid formations to create large-scale works. Several pieces by painter Kenzo Okada, the first Japanese-American artist to receive international acclaim using abstract expressionist style, will be on display, as will works by Donald Baechler, part of the East Village, New York 1980s art movement. A 54-inch round acrylic work by Orit Fuchs was specifically created for the hotel and is a focal point of the lobby; while six prints by Yinka Shonibare, who will unveil a new public sculpture installation in West Palm Beach in 2021, will be found on the second-floor corridor. Doodle Boy, a 10-year-old British artist, was also commissioned to create 30 exclusive pieces for the powder rooms. Using clean black lines hand drawn with a thick marker, he incorporated a hidden signature elephant in each of his drawings.

White Elephant Palm Beach is also located in an area with a bustling arts and culture scene. Venture outside our property and you’ll find the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, which is home to 250 species of rare palms and cycad and nine monumental outdoor sculptures. Or visit the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, one of Florida’s oldest and most historic museums with rotating exhibits and intricate displays, music performances, and guest lecturers.

Adorned with specially curated fine art, you’ll find that White Elephant Palm Beach is like no other. We look forward to having you stay with us when we open on November 4^th.