City of Boca Raton
With miles of white sandy beaches, glistening blue water, luxury resorts, a world-class arts scene, and more parks than one vacation can handle, Boca Raton, on Florida’s Southeast Coast, offers a unique combination of nature and elegant relaxation.
Along with its beaches, Boca Raton’s roughly 50 parks include two golf courses, so fishing, boating and watersports, paddling, hiking, and biking are all on the itinerary here.
Visitors can visit the renowned Boca Raton Museum of Art, see open-air concerts at the Mizner Park Amphitheater, and watch ballet and orchestra performances.
Choose from a wide array of upscale restaurants and casual eateries, and shop at Mizner Park, the famous open-air retail and dining plaza, as well as the glittery Town Center mall.
For a luxury stay, The Boca Raton is one of the nation’s premier resort destinations, and it’s pet-friendly.
Families with children will find plenty to do in Boca Raton, both on the water and off. Sugar Sand Park is a family-friendly gem with nature trails, a carousel, and a science playground with wheelchair-accessible swings and a climbing structure for children of all abilities.
Plan your trip at The Palm Beaches and the city of Boca Raton.
BEACHES
Boca Raton has a two-mile stretch of guarded beaches and parks where visitors can fish, picnic, snorkel, and swim.
FAMILY FUN
Kinds can learn about local ecosystems, see aquariums, go ice skating, and splash at a water park in Boca Raton.
- Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
- We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym
- Sugar Sand Park and Science Explorium
- Boca Ice
- Coconut Cove Waterpark
- Boomers amusement park
MUSEUMS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
See shows at Boca Raton’s amphitheaters, visit the art museum, and more.
- Mizner Park Amphitheater
- Boca Raton Museum of Art
- Boca Ballet Theatre
- The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum
- Festival of the Arts Boca
- Sunset Cove Amphitheater
- Willow Theatre
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Fishing charters, catamaran adventures, sailing lessons, hiking and biking trails, and roughly 50 parks make Boca Raton a prime Southeast Florida outdoor destination.
PET-FRIENDLY
Visitors to Boca Raton can stay, dine, and get on the water with their four-legged family members.
- Bark Beach
- Lazy Dog
- Mizner Bark Dog Park
- Salty Dog Paddle
- Canine Cove Dog Park
- The Boca Raton
- Waterstone Resort & Marina
- Hyatt Place Boca Raton
ACCESSIBILITY
Boca Raton offers accessible restaurants, resorts, parks, and attractions.
- Inclusive science playground
- South Inlet Park beach wheelchairs
- Accessible recreation in Boca Raton
- Accessible travel information for Boca Raton and the Palm Beaches
DINING
Choose from Boca Raton’s upscale restaurants, relaxed cafes, and seaside eateries.
SHOPPING
Boca Raton is a top Southeast Florida luxury shopping destination.
SPORTS
Boca Raton is home to Florida Atlantic University football and stellar golf courses.
PLACES TO STAY
From luxury resorts to budget hotels, Boca Raton has a variety of accommodations to suit any traveler.
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