About Palm Beach Shores, Florida

History

Palm Beach Shores, Florida is located in Palm Beach County on Singer Island. The history of the community is around 100 years old, but the history of the region is much older. Native tribes inhabited the region of centuries prior to Juan Ponce de Leon’s arrival in 1513. The arrival of Ponce de Leon and his crew of Spanish Conquistadors forever altered the population of the region. Following their arrival, the native populations were eventually killed or displaced from the land. The Spanish then claimed dominion over the Florida peninsula making it a colony of the Spanish empire.

Eventually Florida became a state in the union and the region of Palm Beach County thrived as an agricultural center. Around 60 years after Florida’s statehood, the first known settlements took hold on Singer Island. The community that arose there was called Inlet City. It arose in 1906 from a spontaneous settlement of fishermen and squatters. The island remained disconnected from the mainland until 1925. Unfortunately, the first bridge connecting the mainland and the island only lasted a few years. It was destroyed by a hurricane in 1928 and eventually rebuilt in 1935. The impact of the Great Depression was felt throughout all of southeastern Florida. Its impact on Singer Island was felt by way of keeping the population of the community from growing.

The outbreak of World War II rescued the region from the depression. The U.S. government pumped tons of money into the region to build coastal defenses. This brought increased population and economic possibilities. The government of Palm Beach Shores was officially formed in 1947.

Today

The community is a thriving beach town that attracts tourists year round. The population today is about 1,300 people. During peak tourist season, the population grows exponentially though. There are several beachfront resorts and hotels along the coast that bring people in from all over the country. Residents benefit from the town’s proximity to West Palm Beach and Jupiter.

Things to do

The community is a beach community, so it is no surprise that the top attraction on the island is the beaches. The Gulf Stream passes by the coast. It brings warm waters and a nearly perfect climate. Beach goers take part in all of the most popular beach and water activities including sunbathing, beach sports, boating, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, jet skiing, parasailing, and drift diving. Just to the north of Palm Beach Shores is the John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. Here you will find nature areas, trails, and quiet beaches. The state park is a popular spot for locals and tourists.

West Palm Beach is just to the south of Singer Island. West Palm Beach visitors find dining, shopping, nightlife and entertainment at their fingertips year round. The region is becoming known as a culinary destination fueled by the continued rise of tourism to the region. A few of the top attractions in the region are Lion Country Safari, the Palm Beach Zoo, and the Norton Museum of Art. Palm Beach County is also known for its golf. There are over 100 courses and country clubs in the vicinity of the community.