The El Cid Historic District is one of West Palm Beach’s most architecturally significant and affluent neighborhoods, celebrated for its high concentration of Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Mission-style estates. Named after the legendary Spanish hero Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, the district was primarily developed during the 1920s land boom on land that once served as a thriving pineapple plantation. Today, it is a premier cultural hub anchored by the Norton Museum of Art and the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, offering residents a blend of historic grandeur and modern sophistication. With its majestic banyan-lined streets, proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway, and a dedicated neighborhood association focused on meticulous preservation, El Cid remains a top choice for those seeking a "Old World" Florida feel just minutes from the heart of downtown.