WEST PALM BEACH
West Palm Beach is a jewel of a city located just 5 minutes over the bridge from the stunningly beautiful Island of Palm Beach. Over the years, West Palm has transformed into a sophisticated, cosmopolitan city with world-class shops, restaurants and culture, and distinct, ever-changing neighborhoods offering a variety of architectures and lifestyles.
FLAGLER DRIVE - A SOPHISTICATED CITY LIFESTYLE
Just minutes from the Ocean of Palm Beach Island, West Palm Beach sits along the Intracoastal Waterway, lining Flagler Drive with tall residential buildings to the North and South set along the glorious water. Residents enjoy a modern, sophisticated buildings with world-class, resort-style amenities such as doorman, concierges, gyms, garage parking, yoga studios, pools, and social/party rooms. Across Flagler Drive, a park with a bike path lines the Intracoastal - perfect for a morning jog, bike ride or a walk with your furry friend. Bike rentals are available from stations along Flagler Drive along with boat rides for a quick evening Sunset cruise.
The weekends feature the local famers market - lauded as one of the top markets in Florida - concerts and family activities. The coffee shops, cafes, restaurants and bars only a short distance away. However, the newer developments offer so many luxury amenities, one may never want to leave the luxury of their homes.
CITYPLACE - A LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD DOWNTOWN LIFESTYLE
Just West of Flagler Drive is CityPlace - now renamed - The Square. The Square was developed in the 2000s as a Tuscan-inspired city to work and play. It is now a hub of well-known, mall-type stores, restaurants, cafes, health-food centric restaurants and culture. The Kravis Center for the Performing arts offers a host programming including Symphonies, Ballet, Opera, and popular, contemporary programming including world-class comedians, dance groups and a wealth of entertainment. A short distance away on Clamatis Street, are local restaurants, cafes, clubs and theater.
As the new office towers are nearing completion, the Flagler and CityPlace neighborhoods will feature some of the New York's finest, and most sought-after restaurants - including Milos, Nobu, Harry's and Felice (San Ambroeus Tuscan-style restaurant) - expect even more in the future - giving Palm Beachers a reason to cross the bridge.
EL CID AREA - EL CID, PROSPECT PARK, SOUTHLAND PARK - QUIET, ELEGANT, HISTORICAL
Just South of the busy Flagler Drive with its storied condominiums, is the elegant, quiet neighborhood of EL CID, Prospect and Southland Park. A dynamic mix of elegant 1920s Mediterranean homes, Mid-Century Modern, Classic Old Florida and Contemporary architecture, seamlessly blend to create a tranquil, enchanting neighborhood of low rise homes. Thanks to a strict Historic Preservation Board, the neighborhood has retained it charm over the years, and offers a relaxed, residential lifestyle of quiet tree-lined streets, while having the proximity to the Island of Palm Beach and downtown West Palm Beach just minutes away.
SOUTH OF SOUTHERN - A SUBURBAN FEEL WITH LARGER HOMES ON LARGER LOTS
Travel along the Intracoastal on Flagler Drive, just over Southern Boulevard, and one enters the South of Southern Neighborhood. Just 5 - 10 minutes from the Island of Palm Beach and downtown West Palm Beach, the area generally offers a quiet residential, suburban lifestyle featuring larger homes on larger lots with a mix of architectures from 1920s Mediterranean architecture, and Mid-Century Modern to modern architectural gems on the water.
NORTHWOOD - BEAUTIFUL TREE-LINED RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD JUST NORTH OF CITY
The arty Northwood neighborhood, located 10 minutes North of Downtown West Palm Beach along Flagler Drive, is a wonderful mix of enchanting tree-lined streets with older homes to recently built contemporary homes on the water. Along the Intracoastal, a few condominiums offer the simplicity of condominium living with the advantages of quiet residential neighborhood - Flagler Landing is one such building with beautiful views of the water. The completion of the Alba in 2025 will continue to transform the neighborhood with 55 units - only two per floor - with stunning views of the water and packed with amenities.
Northwood has a small downtown district filled with arty cafes and shops, and continues to transform as more people discover this hidden gem, and new construction continues North along Flagler Drive.
For more information on West Palm Beach or to schedule a showing, call Adam Zimmerman (561) 906-7152 or Adam.Zimmerman@elliman.com
