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The Palm Beaches, Accessible Destination Spotlight

Accessible Destination Spotlight pamphlet cover featuring a woman using a power wheelchair on a wooden boardwalk leading to a beach, surrounded by palm trees, with “Discover The Palm Beaches Florida” logo above.
Accessible Destination Spotlight pamphlet cover featuring a woman using a power wheelchair on a wooden boardwalk leading to a beach, surrounded by palm trees, with “Discover The Palm Beaches Florida” logo above.
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ABOUT THE DESTINATION

Located in southeast Florida, The Palm Beaches are a collection of 39 vibrant coastal towns. Visitors can immerse themselves in the colorful culture and nightlife of West Palm Beach, soak up natural beauty in Jupiter, travel back in time in luxurious Palm Beach, and sample the culinary treasures of Boca Raton. In between, dozens more towns await — from trendy Delray Beach to the golf haven of Palm Beach Gardens.

Known as America’s First Resort Destination, The Palm Beaches have been renowned as a top warm-weather getaway for more than 125 years. Boasting a long tradition of unmatched hospitality and making travel dreams come true, the destination welcomes visitors of all abilities to relish in the area’s 47 miles of beaches, iconic shopping, award-winning dining, world-class resorts and spas, championship golf, inspiring arts and culture, and family-friendly activities.

From accessible hotels to inclusive attractions, The Palm Beaches ensure every visitor can enjoy Florida’s Most Stylish Vacation Destination.

Learn more about the destination here.

A well-lit hotel room featuring two queen-sized beds with crisp white linens and patterned accent pillows. Behind the beds, a large mural of black-and-white tropical palm leaves spans the wall. A small nightstand with a lamp sits between the beds, and the room is finished with neutral-toned carpeting.

ACCESSIBLE HOTELS

PGA NATIONAL RESORT

THE BRAZILIAN COURT HOTEL

WATERSTONE RESORT & MARINA BOCA, CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON

CLOISTER AT THE BOCA RATON

HYATT PLACE WEST PALM BEACH DOWNTOWN

EAU PALM BEACH RESORT & SPA

HILTON WEST PALM BEACH

THE BEN WEST PALM, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION

HAMPTON INN DELRAY BEACH

BOCA RATON MARRIOTT AT BOCA CENTER

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ACCESSIBLE THINGS TO DO

PALM BEACH ZOO & CONSERVATION SOCIETY

BUSCH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

MOUNTS BOTANICALGARDEN

COX SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM

PEACEFUL WATERS SANCTUARY NATURE BOARDWALK

NORTON MUSEUM OF ART

LOGGERHEAD MARINELIFE CENTER

MANATEE LAGOON

THE KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART

ROGER DEAN CHEVROLET STADIUM

CACTI PARK OF THE PALM BEACHES

MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS

LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE

LION COUNTRY SAFARI

HENRY MORRISON FLAGLER MUSEUM

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ACCESSIBLE PLACES TO EAT

A gourmet plated meal featuring a seared salmon fillet resting on a bed of dark quinoa and roasted cherry tomatoes. The plate is decorated with a swirl of dark balsamic glaze and a garnish of fresh herbs. A bright yellow lemon half, wrapped in a thin yellow mesh, sits on the side.

SEASPRAY INLET GRILL

ONA COASTAL CUISINE

PREZZO

THE BUTCHER’S CLUB

ELA CURRY & COCKTAILS

HONEYBELLE

BENNY’S ON THE BEACH – PIER

THE CLUBHOUSE AT NORTH PALM BEACH

POPSTROKE

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What makes The Palm Beaches stand out as an accessible and inclusive destination?

  1. A More Relaxed Pace – The Palm Beaches are an ideal alternative to busier metro areas like Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. Here, you can enjoy less traffic and fewer crowds. Spread out on the beach, explore acres of parks and nature preserves, hit the golf course, unwind at the spa and much more, all at your own pace.

  2. It’s Easy To Get Here – Many cities around the country offer nonstop or one-stop flights into Palm Beach International Airport, which is located just 5 minutes from downtown West Palm Beach and Palm Beach. If you can’t find a flight to your liking into PBI, consider flying into Fort Lauderdale, Miami or Orlando, all a short drive or train ride away on the high-speed Brightline rail.

  3. Verified by Wheel The World – Discover The Palm Beaches has partnered with Wheel the World, a travel solution for people with disabilities that allows users to book hotels and attractions that match their accessibility needs. To date, more than 80 businesses – a mix of hotels, restaurants, attractions and more – have been verified with accessibility details for your peace of mind.

  4. Pre-Planned Itineraries Make It Simple – Check out some accessibility-focused itineraries on ThePalmBeaches.com to make your vacation planning that much easier. There are wheelchair-friendly and autism-friendly trip ideas, as well as trip reviews from deaf travelers and a list of fun things to do for kids with special needs.