3 Days in West Palm Beach: The Perfect Weekend Itinerary

Only have a long weekend in West Palm Beach? You can pack a lot of fun—and a lot of great food—into three days.

This 3-day West Palm Beach itinerary gives you the perfect mix of food, beaches, shopping, Palm Beach glamour, outdoor adventures and local favorites without spending your entire vacation racing from one attraction to another.

And here’s my first piece of advice: take your food tour at the beginning of your trip. You’ll discover restaurants, coffee shops and hidden gems you’ll want to revisit before you leave.

Ready? Let’s plan your weekend.

West Palm Beach Weekend Itinerary

FRIDAY: Eat, Explore & Watch the Sunset

🍴 11:30 AM – Downtown West Palm Beach Food Tour

Time: About 2¾ hours
Best for: Food • History • Culture • First-time visitors

There’s no better way to kick off your West Palm Beach weekend than by eating your way through it.

On the Downtown West Palm Beach Food Tour, you’ll visit locally owned restaurants, taste the flavors of South Florida, meet chefs, discover colorful street art and hear stories about our city’s history and culture.

You’ll enjoy plenty of food for a full meal, so come hungry!

Local Tip: Do this first. You’ll leave with a list of restaurants and places you’ll want to revisit throughout your weekend.

Fun fact: West Palm Beach Food Tours was named the #1 Food Tour in the U.S. by USA TODAY 10BEST in 2026.

🛍️ 2:30 PM – Explore CityPlace

Time: 1–2 hours

After your food tour, spend some time exploring CityPlace.

You’ll find shops, restaurants, public art, beautiful architecture and plenty of places to sit outside and people-watch.

Don’t miss RH West Palm, even if you’re not furniture shopping. The building itself is gorgeous, and the rooftop restaurant is great for a drink.

⛵ 5:00 PM – Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Time: About 2 hours (start time varies)

End your first day on the water.

A sunset catamaran cruise gives you a completely different view of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach as you sail past mega-yachts, waterfront mansions and the Downtown skyline.

After eating your way through the afternoon, you probably won’t need a huge dinner. Grab something light afterward—or just order dessert. You’re on vacation.

SATURDAY: GreenMarket + Palm Beach

🌴 8:30 AM – West Palm Beach GreenMarket

Time: 1½–2 hours
Season: Saturdays, October–May

Saturday morning means GreenMarket.

The award-winning West Palm Beach GreenMarket fills the Downtown waterfront with 130+ vendors, tropical fruits, flowers, baked goods, international foods, live entertainment and plenty to eat.

It’s been named the #1 Farmers Market in the U.S. by USA TODAY for three consecutive years, so this isn’t your average farmers market.

Local Tip: Arrive early before the biggest crowds.

Even better: Take the Mornings in the Market Food Tour from 9–11 AM for a VIP experience with tastings, vendor introductions, demonstrations and no waiting in line.

🏖️ 11:30 AM – Head to Palm Beach

Time: 2–3 hours

Now cross the bridge. Yes, Palm Beach and West Palm Beach are two different places, and you absolutely want to experience both.

Spend a couple of hours enjoying the beach and exploring the island.

While you’re there:

• Dip your toes in the Atlantic
• Take a photo at the Worth Avenue Clock Tower
• Stroll Worth Avenue and its hidden vias
• Window-shop the designer boutiques
• Admire the bougainvillea-covered courtyards

🍸 2:30 PM – Cocktails at The Breakers

Time: About 1 hour

Even if you’re not staying at The Breakers, it’s worth seeing this legendary Palm Beach resort.

Walk through the magnificent lobby and head to the Seafood Bar for a cocktail overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

And look down.

The bar is an aquarium.

🌺 4:00 PM – Four Arts Gardens

Time: 30–45 minutes
Cost: Free

Before heading back downtown, take a stroll through the Society of the Four Arts Botanical and Sculpture Gardens.

It’s beautiful, peaceful and one of my favorite free things to do in Palm Beach.

Don’t miss: The sausage tree!

🍽️ 7:00 PM – Dinner Downtown

Choose your mood:

Pistache – French bistro + waterfront views

Hullabaloo – Craft cocktails + funky Airstream patio

Avocado Grill – Tropical vacation vibes + creative small plates

Elisabetta’s – Italian + yacht views

Or venture beyond downtown for Kitchen, Buccan, Grato or Havana Restaurant.

SUNDAY: Breakfast, Bikes & Art

☕ 9:30 AM – Breakfast

You’ve got options.

Bakery Loïc – Go for the white chocolate pistachio croissant.

Sour Seed Bagels – Artisan bagels and breakfast sandwiches.

Salento Coffee – Try Colombian tinto with pandebono.

🚲 11:00 AM – Bike the Palm Beach Lake Trail

Time: 1–2 hours

After a weekend of eating, it’s time to move.

Rent bikes and head across the bridge to Palm Beach’s Lake Trail.

You’ll ride along the Intracoastal past tropical landscaping, historic homes and waterfront estates with beautiful views across to Downtown West Palm Beach.

🎨 1:30 PM – Norton Museum of Art

Time: 1½–2 hours

Finish your weekend at the Norton Museum of Art.

It’s one of Florida’s major art museums, but don’t rush through just to check it off your list. Explore the galleries, architecture and sculpture garden.

And if you’re hungry again—and of course you are—the museum restaurant is actually worth a stop.

See You Next Weekend?

Three days may be enough to get a taste of West Palm Beach, but don’t be surprised if you leave wishing you’d booked another night.

You’ve eaten your way through downtown, watched the sunset from the water, explored Palm Beach, hit the beach, shopped Worth Avenue, biked the Lake Trail and discovered a few new favorite restaurants along the way.

Not bad for one weekend.

Come back soon—there’s still plenty more to eat, see and explore. ☀️

updated:  8/11/26