Make a holiday rental home or villa in West Palm Beach, USA your home away from home

West Palm Beach is the capital city of the Palm Beach area, and one of the most attractive cities in the whole of Florida. The year-round fantastic weather means the city is a great place for a beach holiday, but there is plenty more to see and do, for every member of the family. Consider renting a house in West Palm Beach to make the most of your stay.

Things to do in West Palm Beach, USA

No matter what your interests are, you are sure to be able to find something you enjoy in West Palm Beach. To start your holiday off, consider visiting one or more of the key tourist attractions in the area, which include the Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park, the South Florida Science Museum, the National Croquet Centre, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and the Rapids Water Park.

West Palm Beach is also a great place for shopping. Palm Beach Mall, Antique Row and Clematis Street are the three main areas for this activity, and contain a mixture of top retail outlets, small boutique stores, arts and antique shops and food outlets.

It is recommended that you leave at least one evening free for a trip to CityPlace. This recently-developed lifestyle complex contains sidewalk cafes, top restaurants, an IMAX cinema, bars, nightclubs and even more shops, all to the backdrop of palm trees and fountains. It’s hard to believe that just a few short years ago this was nothing but a run-down housing estate, as considerable investment has gone into this top-quality complex.

Of course you may just want to simply relax during your stay. If you rent a house in West Palm Beach you will often find that you have a swimming pool and/or a terrace area in which to do this, but if not, there will almost certainly be a sandy beach just a short distance away, where you can soak up the Florida sunshine.

Places to visit on holiday in West Palm Beach, USA

If you find time to get out of the city, you will discover that the remainder of the Palm Beach Area also has plenty to offer. More beaches, more shopping, top golf courses, pretty marinas, a National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Okeechobee can all be found in this beautiful region.

Weather in West Palm Beach, USA

West Palm Beach experiences a tropical climate. The period from May to October is the hottest time of the year, with average temperatures between 30C and 33C – though this is also the wettest and most humid time to visit. From November through to April the city receives less rain and a drier heat, and with average temperatures still over 25C, this is an equally good time for a West Palm Beach holiday.

Flights to West Palm Beach, USA

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is located just 3 miles west of West Palm Beach, and serves the whole of Palm Beach County. Flights are available from the UK through a number of operators, including Delta and Continental Airlines. Direct flights to West Palm Beach can be found, but you may find a cheaper flight if you are prepared to make at least one change of plane during the journey.