Unapologetically original since 1894

The streets of Downtown West Palm Beach are paved with surprise and animated by every walk of life. The air is alive with the promise of discovery and the thrill of an environment that’s ever-changing. The appeal of Downtown West Palm Beach flows from its authenticity. In a sea of recently manufactured communities, Downtown West Palm Beach has been unapologetically original since 1894.

About Us

The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was created in 1967 as an independent special taxing district to promote and enhance a safe, vibrant Downtown for residents, businesses and visitors through the strategic development of economic, social and cultural opportunities. We improve and maintain Downtown West Palm Beach by offering information and services to visitors, residents and business owners.
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Events

Rooftop Yoga At The Ben

June 4 @ 6:30 am

Join us on the rooftop of The Ben, Autograph Collection every Friday and Sunday at 6:30 a.m. for a magical sunrise vinyasa flow. The class is FREE to hotel guests […]
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Topdog/Underdog At Palm Beach Dramaworks

June 4 @ 10:00 am

This Pulitzer Prize-winning play tells the story of African-American brothers Lincoln and Booth, so named because their father thought it was funny. Spiritually wounded and barely scraping by, the brothers […]
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Topdog/Underdog At Palm Beach Dramaworks

June 4 @ 3:30 pm

This Pulitzer Prize-winning play tells the story of African-American brothers Lincoln and Booth, so named because their father thought it was funny. Spiritually wounded and barely scraping by, the brothers […]
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