Downtown West Palm Beach from the waterfront up Clematis Street to CityPlace: weekly events, landmarks, theaters, parking garages and who runs what.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Facts come from the City of West Palm Beach, the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, CityPlace, the National Park Service’s National Register file and each venue’s own website. Updated when a venue or schedule changes.
Downtown West Palm Beach runs from the waterfront on the Intracoastal, west up Clematis Street, and south to CityPlace on Rosemary Avenue. It is where the city holds its big free events, from Thursday concerts to New Year’s Eve, and where most of the brunch, nightlife and date night spots on this site are.
Who to call
- Downtown Development Authority: 107 S. Olive Ave., Suite 200, 561-833-8873
- City events: Community Events, 561-822-1515
- City Parking: 561-822-1500
- CityPlace guest services: 561-820-9456
The waterfront
The foot of Clematis Street is the city’s front yard on the Lake Worth Lagoon:
| Place | Address | What happens there |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Commons and the Great Lawn | 101 N. Clematis St. | GreenMarket on Saturdays in season; Clematis by Night on Thursdays; the tree lighting and New Year’s Eve |
| Nancy M. Graham Centennial Square and the Centennial Fountain | 150 N. Clematis St. | Splash fountain; Sandi the sand Christmas tree in December |
| Meyer Amphitheatre | 104 Datura St. | City concerts and events |
| City docks | Clematis Street and Fern Street | Docking; see the city’s City Docks page |
Every week
- Clematis by Night, Thursdays, 6 to 9 p.m., free, on the waterfront. The city’s concert series has run for more than three decades. Bring a chair or blanket.
- West Palm Beach GreenMarket, Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in season from October. See farmers markets.
- West Palm Beach Antique and Flea, Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 300 and 400 blocks of Clematis Street, October through May, according to the market.
Clematis Street
Clematis is downtown’s main street, lined with restaurants, bars and shops. The Clematis Street Historic Commercial District on the 500 block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on Oct. 8, 1998, and several buildings are listed individually, including the Palm Beach Mercantile Company at 206 Clematis St., Hatch’s Department Store at 301-307 and the Comeau Building at 319. More on our history and landmarks guide.
On or near Clematis:
- Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St., 561-868-7700, with KidSpace for families.
- Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., 561-514-4042, a theater company with its own stage.
- Respectable Street, 518 Clematis St., which the Downtown Development Authority calls Clematis Street’s iconic live music venue.
CityPlace
CityPlace, at 700 S. Rosemary Ave., is the open-air shopping, dining and residential district south of Clematis, run by Related Ross. It went by Rosemary Square for a few years and now uses CityPlace again. Its events calendar lists weekly live music, yoga on The Lawn and brunches, plus seasonal events: Fall Fest in October, and Santa and a nightly snowfall from Nov. 14 to the end of the year. Eataly is in the historic Harriet Himmel building there.
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is at 701 Okeechobee Blvd., across Okeechobee Boulevard from CityPlace. See date night.
Getting around
From our getting around guide:
| City garage | Address |
|---|---|
| Banyan | 200 Banyan Blvd. |
| Evernia | 333 Evernia St. |
| City Center | 401 Banyan Blvd. |
| Clematis Street | 500 Banyan Blvd. |
| Sapodilla | 640 Clematis St. |
- Weekend parking in the Banyan and Evernia garages is a flat all-day rate, and garages switch to event rates for big nights such as New Year’s Eve, the city says.
- Rose Trolley gives on-demand rides to key places downtown through its app, and Ride West Palm Beach gives free rides from the city’s garages.
- On GreenMarket Saturdays the Downtown Development Authority runs a free bike valet at North Narcissus Avenue and Clematis Street.
Who runs downtown
The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority promotes downtown, runs its events calendar at downtownwpb.com and co-hosts events such as the New Year’s Eve fireworks. The City of West Palm Beach runs the waterfront events, garages and Clematis by Night.
What this means for you
- Thursday night and Saturday morning are downtown’s busiest free times.
- Park once in a city garage and walk between the waterfront and Clematis Street.
- Big holiday events change garage rates: see New Year’s Eve.
Related: free things to do, Halloween events and holiday lights.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do on Clematis Street?
Clematis Street runs from the waterfront west through downtown, with restaurants, bars, shops, the Mandel Public Library and Palm Beach Dramaworks. The free Clematis by Night concert is Thursdays, and the GreenMarket and an antique market run on Saturday mornings in season.
Where do I park in downtown West Palm Beach?
The city runs five downtown garages: Banyan, 200 Banyan Blvd.; Evernia, 333 Evernia St.; City Center, 401 Banyan Blvd.; Clematis Street, 500 Banyan Blvd.; and Sapodilla, 640 Clematis St. City Parking: 561-822-1500.
What is CityPlace in West Palm Beach?
CityPlace, at 700 S. Rosemary Ave., is the shopping, dining and residential district south of Clematis Street, run by Related Ross. It was called Rosemary Square for a few years.
Is Clematis Street historic?
Yes. The Clematis Street Historic Commercial District, on the 500 block, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on Oct. 8, 1998, and several other Clematis buildings are listed individually.
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