Why you should visit the Clock Tower in Palm Beach.
Standing at the eastern gateway of Worth Avenue, the Clock Tower frames the Atlantic like a grand prologue to Palm Beach. It’s more than just a timepiece — it’s a symbol of the island’s elegance, a postcard-perfect marker where palm trees, ocean breezes, and Mediterranean-style architecture collide. Visitors pause here for photos not just because it’s beautiful, but because it embodies the refined, timeless identity of Palm Beach itself.
The tower overlooks the ocean, its archway drawing your eye straight to the horizon, while its stone façade echoes the glamorous architecture of the avenue it guards. For first-time visitors, it’s a signal that you’ve arrived somewhere truly special.
What you didn’t know about Worth Avenue Clock Tower.
Though it feels historic, the Clock Tower is a relatively recent addition, unveiled in 2010 as part of a major streetscape renovation. Designed by architect Addison Mizner’s spiritual successors, it was built to celebrate Palm Beach’s legacy while giving the avenue a defining focal point.
Hidden details reward a closer look: nautical carvings, classic Mediterranean Revival styling, and the way the arch frames both sunrise and moonrise over the Atlantic. Today, it doubles as both a photo stop and a ceremonial gathering point for parades, charity walks, and holiday festivities.
How to fold the Clock Tower into your Palm Beach trip.
Start your Worth Avenue stroll here — snap the iconic photo, then wander down the avenue’s polished boutiques, galleries, and hidden “vias” that branch off like secret courtyards. If you time it right, come at sunrise to watch the ocean light spill through the arch, or linger in the evening as the tower glows against pastel skies.
Pair it with a beach walk right across the street, making it an easy blend of culture, shopping, and sand in one stop.
Hear it from the Foresyte community.
“It’s basically the unofficial selfie station of Palm Beach. You don’t stay long but somehow you always stop. The clock’s not what you’re looking at anyway.”
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