Boca Raton

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Mizner Park featuring tropical scenes, a park and a city
Discover the tropical wildlife in golden dunes, leafy parks and colorful reefs surrounding the dynamic city center of Florida’s Venice.

Boca Raton, on the southeastern Florida Gold Coast, is known as the “City for All Seasons” for its almost year-round sunny weather. Palm tree-lined promenades, luxurious resorts, white-sand beaches and distinctive Spanish- and Moorish-inspired architecture in warm orange and pink tones make this city feel like a tropical Venice. Leisure sports, intriguing museums and lush parks are set against a magnificent Northern Atlantic beachfront.

Visit some of the coastal wildlife areas that make this southern state unique. Swim or surf in the pristine waters or try your hand at surf fishing at South Beach Park. Relax on the sand and watch the seabirds that make their home in the dunes. Enjoy a peaceful day out at Spanish River Park and cook up a delicious picnic on the grills under the shade of palm trees.

Explore the Hardwood Hammock, a quarter-mile (400-meter) boardwalk that winds through the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Explore the Floridian marine and coastal ecosystems at the center’s informative pavilions and sea tanks. The center is contained within the 67-acre (27-hectare) Red Reef Park, which features several man-made reefs where beginner and expert snorkelers can swim among shoals of colorful tropical fish.

See Boca Raton’s distinctive architecture and cultural attractions at Mizner Park on Plaza Real. Palm trees line the plaza and peach-colored buildings house upscale shops and apartments. Visit the Boca Raton Museum of Art, the city’s primary museum. Browse the excellent permanent collections of 19th- and 20th-century European and American artworks and West African cultural artifacts. Temporary exhibits keep the museum interesting for returning visitors.

Boca Raton is located on Florida’s east coast, in between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Fort Lauderdale Airport is 25 miles (32 kilometers) south of downtown Boca Raton and is serviced by major and regional airlines. Boca Raton is also accessible by Amtrak and southeastern Florida’s TriRail system. The Boca Raton inlet is easily accessible by boat from the Atlantic Ocean.

Where to stay in Boca Raton

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East Boca Raton

If you're spending some time in East Boca Raton, James A. Rutherford Park and Winfield Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

East Boca Raton
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Por La Mar

While visiting Por La Mar, you might make a stop by sights like South Beach Park and Ocean Boulevard.

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Boca Harbour

While Boca Harbour might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 20th Street Shopping Center and Florida Atlantic University Stadium.

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Boca Square

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Boca Square and surrounding area, you can visit Sugar Sand Park and Mizner Park.

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New Floresta

Though New Floresta might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Town Center at Boca Raton and Boomers Boca Raton.

New Floresta
Sonesta Select Boca Raton Town Center
Sonesta Select Boca Raton Town Center
3 out of 5
2000 NW Executive Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL
The price is P6,545 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
P6,545
per night
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boca Raton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,033 reviews)
"We had a great stay! This is my second time staying and Sonesta is clean and very quiet at night. The beds are great!"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Sonesta Select Boca Raton Town Center
Cloister at The Boca Raton
Cloister at The Boca Raton
4 out of 5
501 E Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P22,922 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
P22,922
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this beach resort in Boca Raton. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 10 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (917 reviews)
"My room had cockroaches. I reported it and the roach was still there. Only after I reported again did they clean it up. The next day, another roach. When I checked in, I asked to be upgraded. The young lady serving me said she did not think that would be a problem. After half an hours wait, while ..."

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Cloister at The Boca Raton
Waterstone Resort & Marina Boca, Curio Collection by Hilton
Waterstone Resort & Marina Boca, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
999 E Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL
The price is P12,599 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
P12,599
per night
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boca Raton. Enjoy a marina, breakfast, and WiFi. Popular attractions Deerfield Beach Pier and Town Center at Boca Raton ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Watrstone is good!
"Always nice - restaurant reno at the moment - so if you wanted a meal inside wasn't much choice - but I am sure it will be nice as the previous one was!"

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024

Waterstone Resort & Marina Boca, Curio Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ventura at Boca Raton by Capital Vacations
Ventura at Boca Raton by Capital Vacations
3 out of 5
2301 S Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL
Stay at this 3-star beach condo in Boca Raton. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station. Popular attractions South Inlet Park Beach and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (41 reviews)
"Excellent location, friendly stuff, beautiful beach."

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023

Ventura at Boca Raton by Capital Vacations
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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