The Breakers
A seaside hotel in the Italian Renaissance style founded by Flagler, a symbol of luxury resort life in Palm Beach.
The Breakers was first built in 1896, and the current building dates from a 1926 reconstruction. It is styled after the Villa Medici in Florence, Italy, with a twin-tower facade and a lobby with a fresco-painted ceiling. The hotel is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Non-guests may visit the lobby and some public areas, or book a restaurant table, afternoon tea, or the weekly history tour (check in advance). The long avenue of palm trees in front of the hotel is a classic photo spot. Parking may be charged, and smart casual attire is recommended.
Opening hours
Lobby open all day (guided tours by reservation)
Nearby sights
- Bethesda-by-the-Sea
- Flagler Museum (Whitehall)
- Lake Trail
- Society of the Four Arts
- Palm Beach Municipal Beach (Midtown Beach)
- Worth Avenue
- Clematis Street
- Rosemary Square