What the Event Includes

• The signature surfboard “tree” installation — the most-photographed holiday display on the island
• Live performances and music at the Plaza
• Luxury retail open houses across the Plaza’s boutiques
• Holiday art activations and seasonal programming
• Food and refreshments from the Plaza’s restaurants
• The distinctive Palm Beach Island atmosphere — upscale, festive, and more relaxed than comparable events in Miami or Fort Lauderdale

Getting There from Wellington

Royal Poinciana Plaza is located at 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480 — on the south end of Palm Beach Island, accessible via the Royal Park Bridge from West Palm Beach. From Wellington, the drive is approximately 25 minutes via Southern Boulevard or Forest Hill to I-95, then east across the bridge.

• Street parking on Royal Poinciana Way and within the Plaza; arrives early before the lighting ceremony to secure a spot
• Rideshare drop-off directly at the Plaza is the simplest option for evening events when street parking is competitive
• The event is typically free to attend; individual restaurant and retail programming varies

Wellington’s Access Lifestyle Advantage

Wellington buyers consistently identify the same appeal: quiet neighborhoods, larger lots, strong schools — and the ability to drive 20–25 minutes to Palm Beach Island when they want something the suburban market doesn’t offer. The Surfboard Tree Lighting, the Flagler Museum, Worth Avenue, the Norton Museum, Clematis Street — all of it is accessible from Wellington without the cost premium of actually living on or near the island.

That combination of access without coastal pricing is one of the most consistent reasons Wellington buyers give for choosing it over alternatives.

Wellington market data: palmbeachcountyhomeforsale.com/search/market_report_search/
National lifestyle-driven buying trends: nar.realtor/research-and-statistics