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Monday, September 15, 2014

Beach Holiday Guide For Visitors In Boca Raton, Florida

By Jony Mozen


The thing that draws tourists to this particular patch of the Sunshine State's east coast is the two-mile stretch of pristine beach sand. Boca Raton is Florida's Malibu for lavish spenders, combining upscale shopping with stylish homes offering expansive oceanfront views. The dunes stretch endlessly in both directions, with nothing ahead except the horizon, the sea birds and the shimmering waters of the Atlantic.

The locals call it Boca, and it's ideally located just 40 miles from Miami. Both airports on either side at Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale are just 20 minutes away. It's the closest getaway from the big cities on Florida's east coast. People come here to enjoy the peace, soak in the sun and snooze on the beach sand with no crowds or buildings to block the view.

It's perfect for a family vacation or even just a fun-filled day out on the beaches. The city has a sterling reputation as a clean and safe place to live and visit. The beaches are manned by lifeguards from 9 a. M. To 5 p. M. All seven days a week, throughout the year. The brilliant sunshine and clear skies make the beach irresistible to both locals and tourists.

There are three parks run by the city right by the beach. It makes a day trip here much more enjoyable since visitors can combine beach fun with picnics and other family activities and games. Everything from picnic tables to grills, restrooms and playgrounds are available right alongside the beaches. The most inviting one is Red Reef, where the artificial reef a few feet from shore makes it safe for little kids to swim and learn to snorkel.

The 39-acre grounds of Red Reef Park are a treasure trove, and that's in addition to the one-mile beach it faces. The biggest draw in the park is the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Children will never want to leave the place, considering that it has a butterfly garden, an aquarium with sharks that gets very lively at feeding time, and an ark's worth of native creatures ranging from manatees to brown pelicans.

Surfers will find a designated surfing area at the southern ends of Red Reef and South Beach Park. For all-out recreation and sports, check out South Inlet Park Beach managed by the county. Visitors can fish from the pier and enjoy a variety of waterfront activities including jet skiing, kayaking, windsurfing, canoeing, sailboarding, beach volleyball and more.

If that's not enough, hop over to the Delray Municipal Beach. It's ideal for a fun-filled day of beachfront recreation and games. Visitors here can surf, swim, snorkel, sail and go windsurfing. There are separate areas for everything from kite flying to paddleball and Frisbees.

If golf is a religion, then the oceanfront golf course in Boca is what heaven would be like for believers. Patrons of the arts can spend countless hours at the Museum of Art, and nature lovers will never want to leave the Daggerwing Nature Center. The Sugar Sand Park community center attracts families and little kids who come for the carousel, children's museum and the science emporium.




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