Palm Beach County has long attracted celebrities, from those buying lavish estates in the county to stars vacationing here for a sunny getaway.
Most recently, NFL star Travis Kelce is choosing to spend the summer in Boca Raton, in a pricey rental not far from one of his go-to workout spots, Johnny O’s Gymnasium. Kelce and his famous girlfriend, Taylor Swift, have been spotted at the exclusive Meat Market Boca Raton.
So, where else do the A-listers, celebrities like to hang out in Palm Beach County? Here are a few notable ones.
NBA legend Michael Jordan parties at Mary Lou’s in West Palm Beach
In March, 2025, basketball legend Michael Jordan paid a visit to the popular West Palm Beach nightspot, Mary Lou’s.
Jordan, who lives in Jupiter, stopped by the nightclub with his wife, Yvette Prieto, and a group of friends to celebrate his wife’s birthday and to catch a performance by DJ duo Forester.
★ Read the full story: Michael Jordan celebrates wife’s birthday at buzzy new West Palm cocktail lounge
Gordon Ramsay at Benny’s on The Beach in Lake Worth Beach
Chef Gordon Ramsay meets with the staff of Benny’s on the Beach after stopping by the restaurant on April 8, 2022.
With shows like “Kitchen Nightmares” and “Hell’s Kitchen,” Gordon Ramsay isn’t exactly known for low-key restaurant visits, but his recent stop at Benny’s on the Beach in Lake Worth Beach was anything but dramatic.
Instead of storming the kitchen, Ramsay started his visit with a peaceful fishing trip on the Lake Worth Beach Pier alongside his son, before heading into the popular beachfront eatery.
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Guy Fieri at Roccos Tacos in Boca Raton
Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar in Boca Raton partnered with the Guy Fieri Foundation in 2024 to host a disaster relief fundraiser supporting hospitality workers impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Held at The Shops at Boca Center, the event featured live music from DJ Irie, interactive brand pop-ups, and a live auction — all led by Rocco Mangel and celebrity chef Guy Fieri. Proceeds benefited the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association.
★ Read the full story: Food Network’s Guy Fieri host hurricane relief fundraiser with Rocco’s Tacos in Boca
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Wellington
In 2024, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry took the podium carrying the trophy awarded to the winners of the Royal Salute Sentebale Polo Challenge in Wellington. The Duchess of Sussex walked past the first two players of the winning team before joining her husband at center stage.
★ Read the full story: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle in South Florida for polo competition, charity benefit
Wayne Gretzky and Sly Stallone enjoy lunch at Pig Beach BBQ in West Palm
In 2024, Pig Beach BBQ in West Palm Beach was visited at separate times by NHL legend Wayne Gretzky and Academy Award-nominated Hollywood icon, Sylvester Stallone.
Sly Stallone, who is a Palm Beach resident, and his guests stopped by for lunch and were seated on the south side of the 4,000-square-foot-restaurant, but eventually were moved to the north side (which is normally closed during lunch service) so they could have a little more privacy.
★ Read the full story: Sylvester Stallone stops by popular West Palm Beach barbecue spot
Wayne Gretzky and a group of friends stopped by for lunch while waiting on a delayed flight out of Palm Beach International Airport. The hockey icon, who lives in northern Palm Beach County, had decided to swing by the popular Dixie Highway Corridor spot after hearing good things, just months after Sylvester Stallone made a visit of his own.
★ Read the full story: “The Great One” celebrity stops by popular West Palm Beach BBQ restaurant
Diamond Walker is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at dkwalker@gannett.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today
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