Written by Jacqueline Zimmerman at Douglas Elliman Palm Beach Island on January 4, 2025
For more than two decades, Jacqueline and Adam Zimmerman have lived and worked on Palm Beach Island, representing many of the area’s most exceptional residences — and the discerning clients who pursue them. Their market knowledge, private insight into off-market opportunities, and familiarity with the Island’s architectural and social landscape make them trusted advisors for New York buyers seeking a refined Palm Beach lifestyle.
For those arriving from Manhattan, Greenwich, or the Hamptons, Palm Beach offers something rare: a beautifully preserved island with world-class culture, distinguished neighborhoods, and a rhythm of life that feels gracious, effortless, and deeply sophisticated.
Explore available properties at
DistinctivePalmBeachProperties.com and
JacquelineAdamPalmBeach.com — and discover what makes each neighborhood distinct.
In-Town: The Epicenter of Refined Palm Beach Living
In-Town is Palm Beach at its most iconic. Walkable streets, Worth Avenue’s boutiques and galleries, celebrated dining rooms, and the beach just moments away create a lifestyle that feels both intimate and cosmopolitan.
Homes include architecturally significant Mediterranean and Bermuda-style residences, thoughtfully updated estates, and luxury condominium buildings with sweeping ocean and Intracoastal views.
For New Yorkers, the balance of accessibility, elegance, and privacy feels intuitive — yet decidedly more serene.
The Estate Section: Grandeur, Provenance, and Absolute Privacy
South of Worth Avenue, the Estate Section represents Palm Beach at its most distinguished. Broad avenues, mature banyan trees, and architecturally important homes — many designed by legendary architects — create an atmosphere of heritage and permanence.
These are residences designed for true estate living: generous parcels, manicured gardens, guest houses, pools, and often private ocean frontage or deep-water dockage. Life here is discreet, refined, and oriented toward legacy.
The North End: Sunlit Tranquility with Coastal Ease
At the northern end of the Island, the North End feels luminous and relaxed. Homes are airy and open, often with beach access on one side and the Intracoastal on the other.
This is Palm Beach at its most quietly luxurious — ideal for families who value privacy, outdoor living, boating, paddle boarding, and evenings spent poolside, all just minutes from the Island’s dining, clubs, and cultural calendar.
South Condominiums: Sophisticated, Lock-and-Leave Luxury
Along the southern reach of Palm Beach Island, premier oceanfront and Intracoastal condominium residences offer a service-driven, maintenance-free way of life.
Concierge services, wellness amenities, private beaches, and impeccably maintained surroundings create an experience that feels seamless for New Yorkers accustomed to luxury condominium living — with sunlight and water at the center of daily life.
Manalapan: Rare Seclusion and Remarkable Waterfront Settings
Just south of Palm Beach, Manalapan offers extraordinary privacy, land, and scale. Many estates are positioned between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal, creating sweeping vistas and exceptional boating access.
It is an address for those who prefer discretion, space, security, and a true sense of retreat — while remaining moments from Palm Beach.
West Palm Beach: Character, Culture, and Architectural Charm
Across the Intracoastal, several West Palm Beach neighborhoods offer architectural richness, cultural vibrancy, and proximity to Palm Beach Island.
El Cid
Mediterranean Revival architecture, waterfront streets, and beautifully restored residences create a refined historic ambiance ideal for those who appreciate heritage and elegance.
South of Southern (SoSo)
Gracefully residential and highly livable, with parks, bike paths, and scenic waterfront stretches — appealing to families seeking space, privacy, and convenience to the Island.
Downtown West Palm Beach
A sophisticated urban alternative with luxury condominiums, dining, theater, marinas, and a lively waterfront — perfect for those who enjoy a cosmopolitan lifestyle with coastal ease.
Northwood
Artistic, historic, and evolving — with early-20th-century homes and a growing creative scene for buyers drawn to authenticity and charm.
Tell Us What You’re Looking For
For New York buyers, Palm Beach is not simply a destination — it is an elevation of lifestyle. The right residence should feel effortless, timeless, and aligned with the way you live today — and the way you envision your future.
We invite you to share more about your priorities, wish list, and timing here:
Tell us more about what you’re looking for:
https://distinctivepalmbeachproperties.com/contact-us
Or contact us directly at (561) 906-7152 to discuss neighborhoods, schedule private showings, and learn about exclusive and off-market opportunities that meet your criteria.
With more than twenty years on Palm Beach Island, we would be honored to guide you — discreetly, thoughtfully, and with an unwavering commitment to your goals.
Jacqueline and Adam Zimmerman - Palm Beach's brother and sister team at Douglas Elliman Palm Beach Island - Selling Palm Beach's Finest Properties Since 2006
