08 Apr Road Map To The Rhythm: Where To Stay And How To Play For SunFest 2024
With SunFest 2024 just around the corner on May 3–5, organizers are pulling out all the stops to ensure fans have a seamless journey to the festival grounds. From the sleek speed of a Brightline train to the classic comfort of pre-paid parking or the charm of a water taxi, there are plentiful options to transport eager attendees to the heart of the festival action at the waterfront.
“Every year there is a large number of fans who attend SunFest who aren’t from West Palm Beach,” said Dianna Craven, SunFest Executive Director. “In 2023, nearly 40% of SunFest guests traveled from outside Palm Beach County, with patrons from 47 states and 26 countries around the world. We want travel to be easy, and we want SunFest fans to have a good experience in Downtown West Palm by offering ideal places to stay and safe transportation going to and from the waterfront.”
HotelPlanner is giving patrons an easy way to search for accommodations. With the click of a button on SunFest’s website, sunfest.com/hotels, visitors can search for the hotel that best suits their needs, sorted by proximity to SunFest.
“SunFest fans deserve an adventure in the Palm Beaches,” said Craven. “As we mark our monumental 40th anniversary, our commitment to our festivalgoers is stronger than ever. We’re thrilled to have partners like Brightline and HotelPlanner on board, guaranteeing convenient travel and stay for both locals and visitors to revel in the SunFest experience while ensuring safety and fun.”
The lineup for SunFest 2024 includes Nelly, Cole Swindell, Rebelution, Third Eye Blind, Billy Idol, Yung Gravy, The Revivalists, Elle King, Shaggy, Dashboard Confessional, Dylan Scott, and many more! The SunFest 2024 experience will also include the Creative Arts Village, Floating Cocktail Barge, VIP Culinary Experiences, and the Sandbar Community Stage powered by the F-150 Lighting.
TRANSPORTATION TO SUNFEST
Brightline
Take Brightline to SunFest and enjoy a comfortable ride with onboard food and drinks, complimentary WIFI, and get dropped off at Brightline West Palm Beach Station, steps away from the festival. Just look for the SunFest icon when booking at sunfest.com/brightline. For travel within South Florida, enter code ALLABOARD to save 25% on SMART fares for groups of 4+.
SunFest Late Train Schedule:
Friday, May 3
11:35 pm | West Palm Beach to Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami
11:40 pm | West Palm Beach to Orlando
Saturday, May 4
11:35 pm | West Palm Beach to Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami
11:40 pm | West Palm Beach to Orlando
Sunday, May 5
10:35 pm | West Palm Beach to Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami
11:03 pm | West Palm Beach to Orlando
Water Taxi
SunFest is not just for land-bound travelers; boaters are also welcome to anchor in the Intracoastal Waterway in front of the SunFest site and take the water taxi to the waterfront gate on the South Dock. The Water Taxi is $5 roundtrip, and guests will be provided one ticket that is also required for the return trip. Guests can hail Towboat U.S. by VHF Channel 10. For hours of operation, pick-up and drop-off locations, ways to hail the taxi, and more, please visit sunfest.com/trolleys-trains-buses.
Bike Valet
Ride your bike to SunFest and park it for free in a secure area at the Clematis Street gate! Valet bike parking is like a coat check for bicycles. Patrons are issued claim checks in exchange for their bikes, and staff members guard them in a secure corral. When you are ready to leave, present your claim check to get your bike back. Visit sunfest.com/bike-valet for more information and times.
Downtown Shuttles
Take the Circuit Shuttle or Rose Trolley for FREE during SunFest. The Circuit Shuttle is a FREE, on-demand, 100% electric shuttle service. Users can take a ride to and from any location within the coverage area. The Rose Trolley provides FREE electric cart service to help you get around within a 10 mile radius of SunFest. For more information on the shuttles, please visit sunfest.com/trolleys-trains-buses.
Parking
Pre-paid parking allows you to save a spot before you go and save money. SunFest is offering 1-Day and 3-Day parking options at four local parking garages – Judicial Center Garage, Governmental Center Garage, 4th Street Surface Lot, and the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches. The 1-Day parking pass starts at $12, compared to $40 in other downtown garages, and the 3-Day parking pass starts at $30. Pre-paid parking sells out fast, so reserve early! To purchase parking passes and for more information, please visit www.sunfest.com/parking.
Visit The Palm Beaches at thepalmbeaches.com/things-to-do to check out fun things to do while planning your stay.
To purchase tickets or for more information on ticket pricing, visit sunfest.com/tickets. To join the SunFest email list and stay up to date on all things SunFest, visit sunfest.com/join-our-email-list. For questions or comments email [email protected].