The Ultimate Guide to Boca Raton

Mediterranean Elegance on the Gold Coast

The Ultimate Guide to Boca Raton

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Boca Raton is the city that Addison Mizner dreamed into existence — a Mediterranean fantasy of pink stucco, barrel-tile roofs, and manicured gardens set between the Atlantic Ocean and the Everglades. One of America's wealthiest cities, with pristine beaches, championship golf, and a cultural scene anchored by Mizner Park.

Neighborhoods & Areas

Mizner Park

The cultural and social heart. Boca Raton Museum of Art, upscale retail, restaurants, and a 500-seat amphitheater.

Royal Palm Place

Mediterranean-style shopping and dining village with a European piazza feel.

The Boca Raton Resort & Club

A 356-acre resort originally built by Addison Mizner in 1926. Five pools, two golf courses, private beach club.

East Boca (Beachside)

Quieter, more residential area east of the Intracoastal.

West Boca

Master-planned communities including Boca West Country Club (four golf courses) and The Polo Club.

Golf & Wellness

Golf

The Boca Raton (two courses), Boca West Country Club (four courses, private), The Polo Club (two Rees Jones courses), Osprey Point (public), Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club (private).

Wellness

The Spa at The Boca Raton (50,000 sq ft), Eau Spa at Eau Palm Beach (20 min drive, one of America's best).

Dining & Culture

Dining

Chops Lobster Bar (premier steakhouse), Trattoria Romana (authentic Italian), Abe & Louie's (Mizner Park steakhouse), Farmer's Table (farm-to-table), Kapow Noodle Bar (Asian fusion), Ouzo Bay (Mediterranean seafood).

Culture

Boca Raton Museum of Art (Mizner Park), Wick Theatre & Costume Museum (Broadway productions), Gumbo Limbo Nature Center (sea turtle rehabilitation), Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (nearby Delray Beach).

Practical Information

Airport

Equidistant between FLL (30 min south) and PBI (30 min north). Boca Raton Airport (BCT) for private aviation.

Getting Around

Brightline station connects to Fort Lauderdale (15 min) and Miami (45 min).

Where to Stay

The Boca Raton (iconic resort, five accommodation styles), Waterstone Resort & Marina (boutique waterfront).

Beaches

South Inlet Park Beach (snorkeling), Red Reef Park (67-acre oceanfront), Spanish River Park (largest, quietest).

Best Time

November through April. Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance (February), Festival of the Arts BOCA (March).

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