Northwood Village: Where West Palm Beach Keeps Its Soul

In 2014, WPB Magazine’s Arts & Entertainment Editor described Northwood Village as “the Bohemian side of the city.” The neighborhood is often compared to Miami’s Wynwood, though it offers a smaller, close-knit community of restaurants, boutique shops, art galleries, and primarily mom-and-pop businesses with unique finds unavailable in malls. Several years ago, the atmosphere was relaxed, with residents and visitors taking time to enjoy coffee, engage in conversation, and experience art in many forms throughout the day, from interactive exhibits to live painting and glasswork.

But, more recently, the neighborhood appeared stagnant; even after 312 Northwood opened in 2017 and new residents arrived, excitement remained limited, despite ongoing interest from developers seeking to transform the area.

Today, Northwood is experiencing renewed growth.