Unique Holiday Shopping & Festive Experiences

There’s no better way to celebrate the season than by experiencing the magic of The Palm Beaches, where designer boutiques, local treasures, and festive waterfront traditions come together in timeless Palm Beach style. Make a weekend of it and stay in style at one of our exceptional hotels, the perfect home base for all your holiday shopping and seasonal celebrations.

Day 1

We start our holiday shopping itinerary on Worth Avenue. Named the “Rodeo Drive of the East Coast,” Worth Avenue, on the exclusive Island of Palm Beach, is the launch pad for many luxury brands and fashion houses and the epitome of high fashion shopping.

Begin at the iconic 30-foot-tall clock tower, where you can take in the view and the ocean breeze, before strolling down the charming and picturesque sidewalks lined with blooms of bougainvillea and posh boutiques. Make sure to set aside some time to discover some of the nine charming side streets known as “vias,” adorned with sculptures, fountains, courtyards and more shops, like the uniquely Palm Beach’s Coastal Girls, where you’ll find carefully curated resort looks and accessories like hand painted Panama hats and bright, woven handbags by Apaya.

Newly added to the scene but a native of Palm Beach is Coniglio. Her lifestyle brand is making a huge splash in The Palm Beaches and Hamptons scene. Their motto: ” It’s Better in Palm Beach.”™

Once you’ve worked up an appetite, consider lunch at the legendary Green’s Pharmacy, a longtime favorite of the island’s famous visitors. Since 1938, this old-school drugstore and soda fountain has captured the essence of Palm Beach tradition, serving classic comfort fare and hand-spun milkshakes at its nostalgic counter.

No holiday visit to Palm Beach is complete without a stop at the legendary Breakers Palm Beach. This iconic luxury resort, inspired by the Villa Medici in Rome, always dazzles during the holiday. The Italian renaissance style resort spends six days decking the halls, from its 200-foot-long lobby to its grand loggias and courtyards, with 170,000 twinkle lights, 8,000 ornaments, 12,000 feet of ribbon and 126 bows creating grand holiday magic. Just a short stroll away, The Royal Poinciana Plaza lights up the season with its iconic Surfboard Tree, a dazzling, larger-than-life display crafted from vibrant, hand-painted boards that capture the playful spirit of a Palm Beach holiday. Stay in style at one of The Palm Beaches’ exceptional hotels, then dive into everything new this season.

Unique Gift Ideas: Begin at The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach, a quiet, elegant destination with lush gardens, a sculpture courtyard, and an exquisite gift shop filled with books, ornaments, and handcrafted pieces.

Then, continue your search at another Palm Beach landmark, the iconic Whitehall, home to the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, where the museum shop is brimming with books and gifts celebrating Henry Flagler, the Florida East Coast Railway, Palm Beach history, and America’s Gilded Age.
 
Just over the bridge from Palm Beach island is West Palm Beach. Follow the intercoastal and stop at Centennial Square to pop into the “Best Farmers Market” in the U.S., as voted in a USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice poll. Now, in its 31st season, join the likes of Martha Stewart and Dr. Oz, in browsing the award-winning Green Market. With over 130 vendors to visit, savor and enjoy, you’ll find the freshest farm fruits, organic vegetables, baked goods and exotic garden plants, plus unique local goods perfect for gifting, such as Joy to Jar and CoastalClayCO. The market is open on Saturdays, from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm through May 30, 2025.

Unique Holiday Experience: Also, on the waterfront, just steps away, you’ll find Sandi, the world’s only 35-foot, 700-ton Christmas tree entirely made out of sand. Popularly known as Sandi Land, this Holiday in Paradise event, celebrates the season with light shows and nightly music, with a special extended show on New Year’s Eve. Continue the celebration at Winter Wonderland at The Ben, featuring South Florida’s only outdoor real-ice skating rink surrounded by twinkling trees, festive décor, and a charming holiday market.Other waterfront activities include nightly catamaran cruises on the Hakuna Matata complete with hot chocolate, eggnog and lots of cheer.

The diverse and vibrant Palm Beach shopping experience continues in Northwood Village, known for it’s boho vibe with artsitic flair. Take a stroll on Northwood Road to discover unique handcrafted gifts and art galleries.
And, for you treasure hunters, don’t miss Antiques Row, the antiques shopping destination of more than 40 shops, with collections of 17th to 20th century antiques, sure to satisfy both the casual browser as well as any serious collector.

End your first day of shopping at the outdoor shopping oasis, CityPlace. This bustling retail and entertainment hub includes a mix of big name brands and locally owned boutiques. And when the sun goes down, CityPlace comes alive with music, snow falls and late-night restaurants.

Day 2

Fifteen minutes south of West Palm Beach, you’ll find the vibrant downtown area of Lake Worth. With an unmistakable bohemian vibe, this area with its two main streets offers an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Lake Worth is known for its visual arts, experimental music and theatre groups. Book a show at The Lake Worth Playhouse and then head to Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts for an array of disctinctive gifts.

Unique Gift Idea: While in Downtown Lake Worth, make sure to stop by the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. Explore the three galleries and expertly-curated exhibitions and pick up a one-of-a-kind gift at the Roe Green Uniquely Palm Beach gift shop.

Next up is downtown Delray Beach. The charming brick paved Atlantic Avenue known for its shopping, dining, and small-town appeal welcomes pedestrians for a day of coastal shopping on the Ave and Pineapple Grove. Don’t miss local celebrity fashion designer Amanda Perna’s lovely boutique, A Little Wyld—a children’s and lifestyle boutique as vibrant as the neighborhood.

Unique Holiday Experiences: Save a visit to Delray Beach’s 100-foot Christmas Tree and Holiday Village in the Square, with festivities that include delicious food, musical performances, a holiday carousel, and ice skating throughout the season.

Then, head south for Mizner Park’s Holiday Tree Lighting, where snow flurries drift through the palm-lined plaza as live music performances fill the air—a magical kickoff to Boca Raton’s holiday celebrations.

End your evening Boca-style at the beautiful Boca Raton Museum of Art. Browse the museum’s colorful exhibits and its refined gift shop filled with art-inspired books and décor. The museum sits at the heart of Mizner Park, Boca Raton’s premier outdoor shopping and dining destination—the perfect place for last-minute gifts and dinner at one of its exceptional restaurants.
 

Looking for more? Here is a list of other uniquely Palm Beach gift ideas to complete your list.

• Tour the Loggerhead Marine Center—a state-of-the-art sea turtle rehabilitation center and shop their gift shop for environmentally-conscious and sustainable beach and lifestyle accessories.
• Savor the flavors of The Palm Beaches with a gift card from West Palm Beach Food Tour.
• Sip your Floridian Coffee Roasters from a colorful Palm Beach Souvenir Coffee Mug.
• Support children with disabilities with a personalized holiday card from The Arc of Palm Beach County.
• Sport a one-of-a-kind fine art bikini painted by local artist, Rochelle Irons of Green Papaya Palace.
• Cheers with a bottle of Munyon’s Paw-Paw—a decidedly Florida premium Aperitif crafted from 14 botanicals, including papaya, orange, grapefruit and hibiscus, which were grown on Dr. James Munyon’s private island off of Palm Beach in 1903.  
• Sunny Salty Swimwear in Lantana offers chic, eco-friendly swimwear crafted from sustainable materials, blending effortless beach style with a commitment to coastal conservation.
• Visit the Norton Museum of Art to wander through its serene sculpture gardens and discover distinctive, artful treasures in the museum shop.