So, I heard folks talking about the Ritz place over in Palm Beach Gardens, you know, near West Palm Beach. Sounded pretty fancy, the Residences they call ’em. Curiosity got the better of me one afternoon, figured I’d just drive by, see what all the fuss was about.
Getting There and First Look
Hopped in the car, wasn’t too far of a drive. You start seeing nicer areas, more manicured lawns, that sort of thing. Pulled up near the entrance. It’s definitely got that look, you know? Clean lines, big windows, landscaping just perfect. Didn’t look like a regular apartment building, that’s for sure. More like a resort that people live in year-round.
I just parked nearby, not right in their driveway or anything, didn’t want to seem like I was trying to sneak in. Just wanted to get a feel for the place from the outside first. Watched a couple of cars go in, fancy ones, naturally. Security seemed present but not like, overly aggressive. Just professional.
Walking Around a Bit
Decided to take a little walk on the public sidewalk nearby, just to see more. You could see parts of the property, glimpses of water views between the buildings. They built it right there on the Intracoastal, which is prime real estate, everyone knows that.
From what I could tell, the outside areas looked amazing. Saw bits of what looked like pool areas, maybe some private cabanas. It all looked very… calm. Quiet. Not a lot of hustle and bustle, which I guess is the point if you’re paying top dollar.
- Super clean grounds
- Looked like nice boat docks
- Very private vibe
- Buildings looked brand new
Didn’t go inside or talk to anyone. Wasn’t really dressed for trying to get a tour or anything, just wearing my usual stuff. And honestly, I was just satisfying my own curiosity. Sometimes you just gotta see these things for yourself, right? Pictures online don’t always tell the whole story.
Leaving Thoughts
Walked back to my car after maybe 15-20 minutes. It’s definitely impressive. You can see why people with the money would want to live there. It’s like a permanent vacation spot, but it’s home. Everything looked top-notch, seriously. Made me think about what it must be like living with that kind of view every day. Anyway, scratched that itch. Drove off, back to regular life. It was interesting to see, though. Just a little field trip for myself.
