VIBE

With its Euro-inspired sidewalk shops, cafés, plazas, and even a dancing fountain, this 600,000-square-foot expanse of fashionable West Palm Beach is a must-hit hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment. The spot is ripe for almost any type of evening activity, with offerings ranging from a movie theater, an open-air plaza, and numerous restaurants to coffee shops, ice cream parlors, bars, and clubs. The notably electric after-dark scene includes some of West Palm’s best bars and nightclubs (Brewzzi, Blue Martini) as well as the popular Improv Comedy Club and legendary B.B. King’s Blues Club. Alternatively, you can grab a low-key coffee at the open-'til-late Starbucks and enjoy it in the open air.

WHAT WE WOULD WEAR

Though the atmosphere loosens up at night, this spot is still upscale. If you’re seeking a hot night on the town, go for a chic low-cut top with designer denim and killer heels. Movie or restaurant goers can go a bit more relaxed.

GO HERE WITH

A group of friends; significant other; a date

CROWD

A mix of shoppers, diners, clubbers, and touristy entertainment seekers. This is a decent place to take kids in the evening for a walk and a movie, and a great place to go with a date or group of friends and “wing it.”

WHY WE LIKE IT

The unique architecture, the cheesy but fun nightspots, the huge movie theater (with IMAX), and the weekly concerts.

WHAT WE WOULD CHANGE

If you are coming for a movie or a bite in the evening, expect to wait in line.

GOOD TO KNOW

A trolleybus, which provides easy transportation for visitors, circles between downtown CityPlace and nearby Clematis Street (another nightlife hub). Plenty of parking is available in the onsite garage at USD 1-2 per hour, depending on the time of day/night.

CLOSEST COMPS

Clematis Street (West Palm Beach); LA Live (Los Angeles)

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