Boca Raton is a stunning city in South Florida, renowned for its two-mile stretch of spongy white sand and blue waters. This elegant city is so clean that you could literally eat off the floor, and it's home to award-winning restaurants. The perfectly manicured gardens and tall, lush palm trees welcome visitors, whose wallets seem to be permanently padded with extra money. Boca's most applauded attributes are its intricate Spanish Renaissance-style architecture, designed in the late 1920s by Addison Mizner.
From the elegant Boca Raton Resort and Club to the Mediterranean-style Mizner Park outdoor shopping district, modern, upscale shops and restaurants fill this beautiful shopping area. When not shopping, visitors to Boca Raton relax on its soft-sand beaches and splash around in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. A fun getaway for couples and families alike, Boca offers plenty of things to keep you busy. From lush trails to art museums and a science center for kids, it's hard to get bored in Boca Raton.
Twenty acres of a coastal sanctuary invite visitors to spend hours exploring the lush gardens. Kayak through mangroves or walk along the picturesque waterfront path, which is flanked by a tropical hardwood hammock. Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife, including the gray fox and the red-bellied woodpecker. While in the center, visitors can also admire the aquariums or spend time in the peaceful butterfly garden. Families will especially love the turtle walk and baby release programs, as well as feeding in the aquarium.
More than 67 acres of waterfront fun, sun and surf welcome visitors to this public beach park. Here you'll find a nine-hole golf course that offers impeccable views of the coast, both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. At the north end of the park is the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Right next to the parking lot, you'll find green areas full of picnic tables and grills, a perfect place to enjoy a break from the intense rays of the sun.
To get to the beach, follow the beautiful elevated boardwalk. Be sure to stop to admire the view from above before going down to the sand. Back at the coast, you can enjoy the soft, sugary sand while admiring the translucent turquoise waters from the shore. Get some shade on the mile-long waterfront or under the branches of one of the tall palm trees that line the shoreline. The park has lifeguards and offers showers, changing rooms and pavilions, making it easy to spend a full day here.
They also offer garbage bags to help reduce pollution on site. Attend a show at the Willow Theater or learn how to build an electric car at the Children's Science Explorium. The park even has a community center and a gym - we promise that no child has ever uttered the dreaded phrase: I get bored while running through Sugar Sand Park! It really is one of the best places to visit with family in Boca Raton. With 132 acres to explore, you'll want to spend a considerable amount of time here, so be sure to pack a picnic and plenty of sunscreen. The park has pavilions and grills, so plan your meal accordingly. Just outside the entrance, you'll find picnic pavilions, sprawling Sugar Sand Science Park and an outdated carousel. Named after Ruddy Daggerwing butterfly, Daggerwing Nature Center is perfect place to relax.
Stroll along waterfront which winds through swamp full of Florida's best creatures - you're likely to see one or two alligators here! The center is also home vibrant butterfly garden. An unspoiled beach greets visitors serene charming Spanish River Park. A true gem this sandy seaside retreat offers something for everyone from picnic tables pavilions volleyball courts zip lines children's playground. With 95 acres land there's plenty space enjoy crystal clear turquoise waves Intracoastal Canal so welcoming that you'll have dive bodysurf SUP swim jump kayak for good day frolicking open sea. Pack dive tube mask so can enjoy area's vibrant marine life up close. Mizner Park every shopper's dream grassy walk welcomes visitors while picturesque three-layered fountain springs from center area. Full stores selling everything dog sweaters diamond studs this fantastic place participate little shopping therapy restaurants divine many offer outdoor patios can enjoy atmosphere while watching people go by. Max's Grille popular bistro offers vegan gluten-free vegetarian options well other hearty dishes particularly impressive. Whether you're looking high-end clothing pair comfortable sneakers five-star meal you'll find all beautiful outdoor mall. Kids will go crazy colorful super sweet It'Sugar while moms dads will prefer more exclusive stores such Lord & Taylor J McLaughlin Les Bijoux easy spend all day night...
