Holiday shopping: CityPlace restaurants, shops and attractions
CityPlace is a mixed-use retail and entertainment district in downtown West Palm Beach that blends shopping, dining, residential units and public spaces within a walkable, open-air layout.
The district, which has undergone multiple rebrandings over the years, including Rosemary Square and The Square, has returned to its original CityPlace name as it continues to evolve alongside the city's downtown redevelopment.
Visitors can browse a mix of national retailers, local boutiques and dining destinations, while enjoying outdoor plazas and landscaped walkways. Seasonal events, art displays and entertainment programming are scattered throughout the year, making it a destination for both residents and visitors.
CityPlace: A changing downtown West Palm Beach destination
CityPlace occupies about 72 acres in the heart of West Palm Beach and blends more than 50 shops, restaurants and services with public spaces and year‑round events. Known for its open‑air layout, it remains a focal point for locals and visitors seeking diverse retail options alongside dining and seasonal programming.
Hours and foot traffic for shopping district
Kids enjoy a day in the fountains at The Square, which has undergone numerous changes and is in the process of its latest transformation.
Shops and eateries at CityPlace are generally open daily starting around 10 a.m., with many staying open until 9 p.m. on weekdays and Sundays, and 10 p.m. on Thursdays through Saturdays, though individual business hours vary. Weekends tend to draw the most visitors, especially in the evenings around dinner time and for special events.
Dining and retail offerings at CityPlace
CityPlace's dining lineup includes casual and sit‑down options as well as culinary destinations. Recent events like Taste of CityPlace highlight the range of flavors with offerings from local favorites such as True Food Kitchen, Harry's, El Camino and Sloan's Ice Cream.
New retail brand additions in 2025 include Reformation, OluKai, Crate & Barrel and Perigold, expanding fashion, footwear, home and lifestyle choices. Italian marketplace Eataly also opened Dec. 5.
Parking and getting there
One option for The Square: Parking at the Hibiscus Parking Garage which costs $5 for two hours.
CityPlace is centrally located in downtown West Palm Beach, adjacent to the Brightline train station and accessible via I‑95, rideshare or the local rideWPB shuttle. Multiple parking garages serve the district, including Hibiscus Garage and Okeechobee Garage, with rates varying by day and time. Valet service is also available at select entrances.
What's on the horizon for CityPlace
10 CityPlace and 15 CityPlace models by Peter McCann//Architectural Models, Inc. at the Related Ross Experience Center in downtown West Palm Beach, Fla., on December 8, 2025.
Major redevelopment is underway at CityPlace, including the construction of two new mixed‑use office towers that will bring roughly 1 million square feet of office and retail space to the district, with completion expected by 2027.
CityPlace is located at 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; call 561-366-1000 for more information.
Jasmine Fernández is a journalist covering Delray Beach and Boca Raton for The Palm Beach Post. You can reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X at @jasminefernandz. Help support our work. Subscribe today.
