Palm Beach County Convention Center
| Palm Beach County Convention Center | |
|---|---|
| Address | 650 Okeechobee Boulevard |
| Location | West Palm Beach, Florida |
| Coordinates | 26°42′17″N 80°03′32″W / 26.70478°N 80.05896°WCoordinates: 26°42′17″N 80°03′32″W / 26.70478°N 80.05896°W |
| Opened | January 2004 |
Construction cost | $83-million |
| Enclosed space | |
| • Total space | 350,000 square feet (33,000 m2) |
| • Ballroom | 25,000 square feet (2,300 m2) |
| Website | Official website |
The Palm Beach County Convention Center is a multi-purpose facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. The facility opened its doors in January 2004 and hosts many high profile consumer shows and is the premier convention center of Palm Beach County, Fl. Its operations by are managed by Global Spectrum and Ovations Food Service.
Surrounding Area
This 19-acre (77,000 m2) site is located about three miles (5 km) from Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA), serviced by more than 16 airlines providing more than 200 daily flights through all major hubs. With Interstate 95 less than one mile (1.6 km) away, the Florida Turnpike moments west, and the beaches of Palm Beach a few miles east, the central location of the Palm Beach County Convention Center is both efficient and appealing. With the adjacent neighbors of CityPlace, (a $600 million entertainment complex of designer shops, select restaurants and clubs) and the nationally acclaimed Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, a perfect balance of culture, culinary arts and charm creates an unusual and classic convention or trade show experience.