About Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County at 2,578 square miles (including lakes) is one of the largest counties in Florida and is bigger than some of the smaller states. Palm Beach County is known for its beautiful waterfront views and spacious beaches and luxury real estate. Here, you will find a variety of gated communities, townhomes, private golf club communities, estate homes, condos, and single-family homes that range from modest prices to homes in the millions. This area welcomes all types of residents including singles, families, 55+, investors, and retirees. For those looking for educational venues, there are a variety of colleges including the Palm Beach Community College and 4-year colleges such as Palm Beach Atlantic University, a liberal arts school, and Florida Atlantic University, which houses Scripps Medical Research.

Palm Beach County is often referred to as “the Golf Capital of the World” because it has more than 250 golf courses in the area and is home to the Professional Golfers’ Association. In addition to golf, the area is well-known for offering access to shopping of major designers at the Palm Gardens Mall, The Mall at Wellington Green, The Boynton Beach Mall, and Town Center at Boca Raton. Plus, there are many other entertainment opportunities for those who enjoy culture, such as the Royal Poinciana Playhouse, Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Watson B. Duncan Theater, Norton Gallery of Art, the Morikami Museum, the International Museum of Cartoon Art, Palm Beach Ballet Society, and the Florida Philharmonic. For those who enjoy spending time outside, there are 51 parks, swimming pools, tennis courts, equestrian facilities, fitness centers, and campgrounds.

For more information about Palm Beach County, Florida, please visit the Palm Beach County Convention
and Visitors Bureau at http://www.palmbeachfl.com.

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