Location: Palm Beach Gardens
Top Things to do in Palm Beach Gardens
What to do and see in Palm Beach Gardens, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Palm Beach Gardens is a city in Palm Beach County in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 48,452. The city has a number of gated communities. Palm Beach Gardens is a principal city of the Miami metropolitan area, which was home to an estimated 6,012,331 people at the 2015 census.
Restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens
1. The Gardens Mall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 392 reviews
The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, is a luxurious 1.4 million square foot regional shopping center, featuring over 150 fine specialty shops, anchored by Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, Macy's and Sears. The shopping center is conveniently located one mile east of I-95, on PGA Blvd.
Reviewed By AnthonyFLA - Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
This is a very nice mall. Clean, secure and there are plenty of stores and restaurants to choose from. Love it.
2. South Florida Paddle
Overall Ratings
5 based on 116 reviews
South Florida Paddle is a mobile paddle board rental company based out on Singer Island and established in 2011. At South Florida Paddle we strive to provide you with an exceptional adventure. Our guides are Florida natives who grew up in Palm Beach County. The guides have also taken many classes in marine and coastal science and are certified Master Naturalist through the University of Florida Master Naturalist program. Our mission is to teach you about the unique ecosystem located here in Palm Beach County. The guides will do their best to show you any animals they can while providing you and the marine life with a safe and fun adventure. Please make sure to bring your sense of adventure and enjoy the slow paced island time tour. Our specialty at South Florida Paddle is the paddle board Eco tour around John D. MacArthur State Park (Munyon Island), located on Singer Island in North Palm Beach. We have grown up paddle boarding these waters and are familiar with how the tides and winds affect the area. Since we are mobile we can meet you anywhere from Lake Worth Beach up to Jupiter Island to try stand up paddle boarding. South Florida Paddle specializes in ECO tours, full moon, sunset or sunrise paddles. We also offer Night SUP Glow Tours and Peanut Island snorkeling tours. The Night SUP Glow Tour is a one of a kind tour where we attach LED lights to the paddle boards and watch the water glow around us. Whether you want to try to ride the waves or just cruise the calm waters of the intracoastal South Florida Paddle has it all. We know many fun and exciting places to explore on paddle boards. Paddle boarding can be at any fitness level depending on the conditions. You may wish to take a relaxing paddle through the mangrove trails of Munyon Island checking out all the wildlife, or dig the paddle a little harder getting an excellent core workout.
Reviewed By Tfreedz - Rochester, New York
My husband, myself and our 10 year old enjoyed the best paddle board expedition ever! Marissa was so informative, friendly and helpful throughout our Eco tour, she really put us at ease. Unfortunately we only took an hour tour but next time we will definitely do a 2 hour tour. Marissa showed us so much wildlife (rays,crabs,osprey,pelicans,puffer fish,horseshoe crabs,sea turtle...)If we missed something, she would help us circle around to see it. Marissa also took several pictures of our family for us and gave us tips on how to paddle board more efficiently since we are just beginners. A must do for anyone in the area!!!
3. Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 948 reviews
This is a great sea turtle rescue and conservation organization. They have a turtle hospital, viewing tanks, interactive exhibit hall, gift store and more. Public educational programs for guests of all ages are offered daily. During sea turtle nesting season (June & July), you can take a guided walk to watch the nesting turtles up close.
Reviewed By Picky_1_Traveller - St. Catharines, Canada
I had mixed feelings visiting the turtles. These are magnificent creatures That you can get close to and see their size. Sadness that our wildlife is hurt By us humans. Propeller injuries, fishing line tangled around limbs, fishing Hooks stuck in flesh leaving these creatures...MoreThank you so much for the support!
4. Pura Vida Divers
Overall Ratings
5 based on 180 reviews
South Florida's #1 Scuba Diving Resort and Padi Instructor Development Center. Pura Vida Divers is your one-stop shop for all things diving and surf! Offering beginner through professional instruction; daily scuba charters on the dive boat Sirena; dive & surf retail, rental and repair. Plus we're a full service tank fill station and PADI Tec Rec Center.
Reviewed By billp25 - Arlington, Texas
Boat was large and well stocked. Dive guides were knowledgeable, friendly, efficient and even entertaining. Captain was approachable, personable and friendly.
Firstly, let me say that it is the responsibility of each diver to check their gear, even rental gear, thoroughly. And, it is the dive buddy's responsibility (especially when s/he has much more experience) to double check that the diver has checked. But, I would ask you, even though we did a general check, how many of you check that the dumb valve on the rear of the BC is functioning when you rent gear? So, I beleive the dive shop shares responsibility and in the hurried pick-up and get to the dive boat, one trusts that some thorough checks are made prior to renting gear. Unfortunately that was not our experience and it led to a potentially (although in our case, not) catastrophic in-water incident. Apart from that, the shop owner's offer (after I called and complained) of a $15 refund on a $361 trip cost seems to reinforce that Pura Vida doesn't take the issue seriously. I would have expected perhaps something closer to $50 (the cost of the BC rental and two of our 4 tanks), plus perhaps the offer of a free or reduced price trip with them in the future.
What happened? The vent on the rear of the BC was non functional. So, when the less experienced diver who was likely slightly under-weighted becames fins up on the second half of the dive, neither the dive master nor I could vent the air and by the time we righted the diver, we were already at 20 feet, at which point we called the dive.
5. Peanut Island Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 477 reviews
This unique eighty acre tropical park is situated in the Intracoastal Waterway near the Lake Worth Inlet in close proximity to Phil Foster Park, the City of Riviera Beach, and the Port of Palm Beach. The park is a favorite destination for boaters and provides numerous recreational opportunities for visitors. Fishing and snorkeling are popular activities in the beautiful clear waters that surround the island. Guarded and unguarded swimming beaches provide the perfect access for bathers of all ages to enjoy the sun and fun. For visitors looking for an overnight experience, a twenty-site Campground is available for tent campers by reservation only and reservations can be made by contacting the park office.. Local Attraction: Palm Beach Maritime Museum and John F. Kennedy Bunker. (Not operated by Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation) Water Taxi Services (independently owned and operated): Captain Joe's Peanut Island Ferry aboard the Seafare Palm Beach Water Taxi
Reviewed By glenuehlein - West Palm Beach, Florida
Peanut Island Park is a gem of a place in Palm Beach. You can walk all around the park, select your own beach around the park which can be really private and comfortable. A MUST VISIT!
6. The Downtown Carousel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By Jmpeters - Jupiter, Florida
Our grandson was in town. He loves the carousel ride. Always goes 3/4 times. Used to ride the train also, but it's no longer here.
7. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 458 reviews
Reservations accepted the working day after Memorial Day. Groups limited to 25 people.
Reviewed By Zaphod - Shepherdstown, West Virginia
The park itself is well-described by other reviewers. I highly recommend that you stop by the Visitor Center when you visit. It is small, but includes thorough coverage of the local natural history and exhibits of live fish, snakes and sea turtles. I was especially appreciative of the descriptions of the three species of mangroves ... I tend to forget how to identify them between visits to the area. There was also an interesting art exhibit when we were there - sculptures and paintings of local species and habitats.
8. Jupiter Dog Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By Hoof-N-Hen - Cocoa Beach, Florida
This is one of the few places in the area where bringing your dog is actually sanctioned unlike area restaurants where people assume they can bring a mutt into a dining establishment.
It's great seeing the dogs enjoying each others company and frolicking in the surf. The only problem is owners seem to think you love their dogs as much as they do and allow them to run off leash sniffing your picnic lunches and kicking sand up on you while you bathe.
Best go to other beach if you don't like dogs trying to take a bite out of your sandwich.!
9. Juno Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By CliveWatkins - Dallas, Texas
It is an easy place to access..easy to park, easy to be at, easy to be around everyday Floridians enjoying their coast. This is a great and fun afternoon, especially walking down and hanging at the dog beach away from the pier. The varieties of dogs of love sizes playing and chasing the waves on the beach will put a smile on your face that will last a lifetime. Loved it here. Peaceful, and pleasant and free
10. High Point Paddle Adventures
Overall Ratings
5 based on 52 reviews
We are Native Floridians and experienced, certified, standup paddle boarding instructors that own and operate High Point Paddle Adventures. Whether you are a beginner trying to stand on the board and take your first strokes, or an experienced paddler looking to improve your skills, our backwater nature tours are the best way to enjoy your day! We are fully licensed and insured. Call or connect and paddle today!
Reviewed By Jett23 - Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
My family and I have had great experiences with guided tours around Singer Island and MacArthur Park. I have recommended High Point to friends and clients as well and they are always raving about their experience.Thank you Jett! It is always a blast paddling with you and your family! Let's do it again soon! PS- you still have a gift certificate to use!!
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