Campus & Student Life
PBA offers students a variety of on-campus activities that students can get involved in. This is a great place to start when you first arrive at PBA.
- Clubs and Organisations: Over 20 different clubs and organisations that students can join to meet like-minded individuals.
- Intramural Sports: Get involved in our sports programs and challenge other universities across the state.
- “Workship” Volunteering: When work and worship combine, we have Workship, a service program where students can help provide for their community.
- Global missions: If you’re ready to make the leap, then our global missions can help send you across the world to help communities who are in need while you study at PBA.
- Christian Community: Our Christian community offers fellowship and faith-based activities that allow you to grow outside of the classroom.
Downtown Destinations
You’ll have easy access to the downtown area, filled with culture, food, and activities.
The Norton Museum of Art
Free or discounted admission for students; Art After Dark Fridays; sculpture garden; breadth of contemporary, Chinese, and European collections.
https://www.norton.org/
1450 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
$18 per person
Raymond F. Kravis Center for Performing Arts
A venue for theatre, concerts, musicals, and visiting companies. Student tickets are often available for these events.
https://www.kravis.org/
701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
$25 for Student Ticket Program
Palm Beach Dramaworks
Regional theatre on Clematis Street, original plays and musicals are offered here. You can find student discounts & educational programs.
https://www.palmbeachdramaworks.org/ 201 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Ticket prices vary, but discounts are available and you can subscribe for season tickets
Clematis Street (Centennial Square)
Free concerts Clematis by Night every Thursday; waterfront movie nights like Screen on the Green.
https://clematisstreet.org/
Free
CityPlace (Rosemary Square)
Over 60 shops & restaurants, mixed‑use plazas, café scene, live street vibes.
https://www.cityplace.com/ 700 S Rosemary Ave Suite 200, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Free entry
Nearby Nature
Mounts Botanical Garden
20 acres of tropical/subtropical plants. A great place for a break in nature, photo walks, or grabbing a lunch to go and having a picnic.
https://www.mounts.org/
531 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
$20 per person
Grassy Waters Preserve
Boardwalks through wetlands featuring birdwatching and canoe rental opportunities.
https://grassywaters.org/
8264 Northlake Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33412
Free
Peanut Island
Ferry from Riviera Beach Marina; snorkel, kayak, explore JFK’s Cold War bunker; super budget‑friendly day trip.
https://getwetwatersports.com/peanut-island/
$15 for parking, $20 for a ferry day trip
Cox Science Center & Aquarium
Hands‑on exhibits, planetarium, mini golf, plus aquarium. It’s great value combo tickets with Palm Beach Zoo and perfect for when family comes to visit.
https://www.coxsciencecenter.org/ 4801 Dreher Trail N, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
$26 per ticket
Winding Waters Natural Area
548-acre natural area featuring a variety of birds, plus hiking, kayaking & an observation platform.
https://discover.pbc.gov/erm/NaturalAreas/Winding-Waters.aspx
6161 N Haverhill Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Okeeheelee Nature Center
This nature center provides hands-on exhibits, animal encounters, a gift shop & 2.5 miles of trails.
https://discover.pbc.gov/parks/pages/okeeheelee-center.aspx
7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33413
Shark Wake Park
A water park in West Palm Beach. Tow‑rope wakeboarding and water sports just a bit north of downtown; fun for adrenaline seekers and for families.
https://sharkwakepark.com/561/
1440 Eshleman Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33413
Tickets from $35
Palm Beach
Just across the bridge you can find one of the best beaches in Florida. Worth Avenue strolling, public beaches, scenic Lake Trail along the water’s edge, and relaxing in the sun.
Festivals and Events in West Palm Beach
South Florida Fair (January)
Lasting for 17 days and occupying 100 acres of land, The South Florida Fair is full of carnival rides, rides, fried treats, music, community vibes.
https://www.southfloridafair.com/
9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Free Entry
Sunday on the Waterfront
Every 3rd Sunday, 4-7:00 p.m. in the Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown in West Palm Beach, you’ll find free concerts near the intracoastal
https://www.wpb.org/Residents/Community-Events/Events/Sunday-on-the-Waterfront
Meyer Amphitheatre, 104 Datura Street, 33401
Free
