Boca Raton is home to the very best beaches in the region. Boca Raton beaches have miles of fluffy white sand, an inviting blue ocean, and something for everyone. We have ample parking and well maintained facilities including gazebos, barbecues, restrooms, showers, fitness and play areas. Here are five of my favorite beaches to visit year round. For residents of the City of Boca Raton, an annual parking pass is de rigueur.
3001 North State Road A1A, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Go up the 40-foot observation tower to see why nature spent a little more time making this park leafy and wild. Try the well-shaded nature trails or go into the tunnels under Boca Raton's Ocean Boulevard/A1A, leading you to a golden beach with nothing but sand dunes and surfers to distract you. Snag a table under the lush canopy of banyan trees.
1400 N Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33432
For the best snorkeling around, Red Reef Park is the first choice for people coming from all over South Florida. This is arguably Boca's best beach. The reef is so close to the shoreline that it's great for the kids to play near it all day long. For my walkers, there are beautiful trails on the intercoastal which is directly across the street. It's a nice spot to have a picnic and watch the boats go by.
1100 S. Ocean Boulevard, Boca Raton, Florida 33432
This little park is nestled right on the Boca Inlet, next door to The Boca Raton Resort & Club. The beach is very clean and the water is beautiful. I’ve never seen it crowded as it’s quite large. Perfect for watching the boats or taking a walk to the reef area. At sunrise, the south barrier of the inlet is a popular place to watch the action. This is also a prime spot for photographers.
400 N State Road A1A, Boca Raton, FL 33432
South Beach Park is actually a 24.5-acre beach area featuring 3 swimming areas plus surf, fishing & bird-watching opportunities. The water is always crystal clear and the facilites are all nearby. You don't even need to pack chairs, they have them on the beach. If you’re looking for something a bit more active, this extensive beach is known for its white sands and endless activities. Its location means that the surf conditions are perfect to carve up the waves, whether you use a surfboard or a boogie board. On Saturdays, there is free Zumba class in the pavilion which draws both participants and spectators.
900 S Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432-6306
The Boca Beach Club - a beautifully outfitted Waldorf Astoria property - offers an elevated experience for the beachgoer. This is the only private beach club in Boca Raton and offers full service and activitites for people of all ages. The newly opened Mirasol restaurant has a Mediterranean menu and is currently one of the hottest spots in town. Enjoy the stunning views of the rolling waves of the Atlantic Ocean from a private cabana, poolside at one of three oceanfront pools, or from a cozy lounger directly on the beach.