The Palm Beaches are perfect for family travel. Whether you’re interested in the beach as a natural playground or exploring the more wild side at Lion Country Safari, there is plenty to do in The Palm Beaches with a Toddler. Check out our list of family-friendly activities, experiences, accommodations, and dining that are ideal for families traveling with young kids.
The Palm Beaches with a Toddler
Lion Country Safari
Lion Country Safari is known for it’s drive-through safari with hundreds of animals, but it also offers animal encounters, animal feeding experiences, amusement park rides, a water playground, boat tours, and dining. It was the best of all of our favorite family-friendly parks combined into one destination.
Lion Country Safari has over 900 wild animals including lions, giraffe, zebras, and rhinos. At Lion Country Safari, large herds of animals from 6 continents roam free on safari, while humans visiting are enclosed in their vehicles.
After visiting the four-mile drive-through safari, guests can explore Safari World Amusement Park, which is included in your admission. Also included in your admission is a waterpark, rides, and shows.
Additionally, there is giraffe feeding and bird feeding for a small fee. And you can’t forget the super friendly and knowledgeable staff.
South Florida Science Center And Aquarium
Serving Palm Beach County since 1961, the Science Center revolves around a simple premise: science is exciting! Science means adventure and exploration and they deliver on this promise.
Within the last 10 years, South Florida Science Center And Aquarium dramatically renovated their campus including a complete reconstruction of their 5,000 square foot Hall of Discovery, containing 100 new hands-on exhibits, an upgraded planetarium, 1,000 square foot early childhood exhibit, modernized theater, new science laboratory, and improved amenities.
Additionally, they offer an 18-hole miniature golf course, a quarter-mile-long trail that connects 15 exhibits, including a Physics Forest, FPL SolarScape, interactive splash pad, gem panning station, and a dinosaur walk. Their open-air amphitheater features daily live science shows, trivia sessions, and concerts.
Rapids Water Park
Rapids Water Park is 35-acres of fun for the young and young at heart. The park includes a wave pool, 42 water slides, and a quarter mile lazy river.
The cool thing about the park is that the little child-friendly details go a long way. In the lazy river, their are tubes for kids. At Barefootin Bay, a large pineapple tipping bucket rings for several seconds before it spills so little children that are nervous have a chance to get out of the splash of water.
The water fun is endless at Rapids Water Park!
Little Princess & Prince Tea Party at The Chesterfield
The Chesterfield Hotel offers a Little Prince and Princess Tea Party and we felt like royalty when we attended. They provide a crown and a boa in a royal setting with royal service.
The whole experience feels authentic as you dine on a selection of irresistibly tempting sandwiches, treats, and cupcakes. The choices of tea are endless and their are plenty of options for children as well.
What more could a little prince and princess want than to enjoy afternoon tea in regal splendor?
Rosemary Square
Rosemary Square is a dynamic shopping, dining, and entertainment destination located in the heart of Downtown West Palm Beach.
At Rosemary Square, visitors can interact with international and local artists through large-scale installations, murals, pop-up galleries, and more.
Don’t miss Sloan’s Ice Cream while at Rosemary Square! It’s definitely a family bucket list must while in Palm Beaches. The shop is like a magical land filled with treats.
Sloan’s Ice Cream
Sloan’s Ice Cream shop is so fun and interesting that it’s more of an experience or activity that dining.
Featuring countless unique flavors made with the finest ingredients, this award winning luxury ice cream shop will satisfy
your sweet tooth.
The magical glass bathroom is also a must-see!
Home2Suites
Feel refreshed at Home2 Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach. Sleep in your suite, or cool off in the outdoor pool. Breakfast is free every morning, and there is a free shuttle that takes you directly to the airport.
Drive Shack Golf Entertainment Center is right next door, and CityPlace and Palm Beach Outlets are nearby.
The pool area is a tropical paradise and the amenities like a laundry, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and kitchenette make it extra family-friendly.
Beaches
A visit to The Palm Beaches wouldn’t be complete without visiting the beach. Nearly 30 tropical beach parks span 47 miles along the Atlantic Ocean, from Jupiter Beach to Boca Raton.
Families can find gentle, kid-friendly waters at Carlin Park in Jupiter and Red Reef Park in Boca Raton.
When you’re ready to hit the water, favorite snorkeling spots in The Palm Beaches include Coral Cove Park in Tequesta and the Underwater Snorkel Trail at Phil Foster Park in Riviera Beach.
Want more ideas? Find more things to do and create your family’s perfect trip to The Palm Beaches on The Official Tourism Marketing Corporation for Palm Beach County website.
