Boca Raton Travel Guide

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Pro

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 beautiful beach, upscale hotels, dining, and shopping 


Con

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 Lots of retirees 


In a nutshell

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 Nice to relax, to hot to be active 

 

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Things to Do  

south inlet county park

south inlet county park, Boca Raton

 doug48 Says:  south inlet park is a county owned beach access in boca raton. south inlet has a beautiful beach and excellent fishing on inlet jetty. the parking fee for south inlet park is significantly lower than the boca raton city parks. 

Mizner Park

Mizner Park, Boca Raton

 nicolaitan Says:  Mizner Park is a three block long self-styled " lifestyle " center incorporating an upscale shopping mall, multiple dining establishments, rental apartments and commercial offices, and a cultural center as well as a multiplex cinema. The architectural style is Mediterranean... 

Hotels  

Boca Raton Plaza Hotel and Suites

 1 Review and 385 Opinions  This is the best bargain around! I had a beautiful large room with balcony. I had a fridge,... 

Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel

 1 Review and 315 Opinions  Renaissance was over booked sad to say my frist night, I was given a refund and stay next door. The... 

Restaurants  

CITY FISH MARKET: Excellent Sea Food

CITY FISH MARKET: Excellent Sea Food, Boca Raton

 roamer61 Says:  This excellent restaurant is adjacent to the Hilton Suites Hotel. It is a large establishment with a wide menu of local and regional fish dinners. They have a very good Raw Bar, excellent service and overall great food. Their prices are slightly above average but not too... 

Pinon Grill with 2013 Update: American Melting Pot Cuisine

Pinon Grill with 2013 Update: American Melting Pot Cuisine, Boca Raton

 nicolaitan Says:  Pinon Grill offers a moderately priced menu which incorporates selections from many of the cultures which have contributed to the modern American dining experience. Boca is one of many branches of this chain, but menus appear distinct and directed to location to some extent.... 

Campagnolo: Neighborhood Italian

Campagnolo: Neighborhood Italian, Boca Raton

 nicolaitan Says:  This large neighborhood Italian spot occupies the somewhat ungainly space formerly Boca Grill. Two large rooms pass from a cramped reception area, with a separate party room. The kitchen is located behind reception. Decor is not anticipated. Service is haphazard at best. We... 

Abe & Louie's: New Upscale Boca Steakhouse

Abe & Louie's: New Upscale Boca Steakhouse, Boca Raton

 nicolaitan Says:  In a town replete with upscale steakhouses, Abe & Louie's has completely renovated the space formerly occupied (improbably) by Hooter's with typical dark masculine decor of leather banquettes, dark walls, and aproned waiters. The crowd is drawn from all age groups. Service... 

Anthony' Coal Fired Pizza: Great Pizza

Anthony' Coal Fired Pizza: Great Pizza, Boca Raton

 nicolaitan Says:  This shopping center venue looks just like what it is - an upscale pizzeria with friendly service and huge crowds. There is an extremely limited menu -- pizza with a vast selection of toppings, with preliminaries of salad, baked chicken wings, and not much else. There are... 

La Luna: Upscale Neighborhood Italian Restaurant

La Luna: Upscale Neighborhood Italian Restaurant, Boca Raton

 nicolaitan Says:  This neighborhood Italian eatery has aspirations of upscale elegance. With a subdued decor, tuxedoed waiters, soft lighting, and tablecloth service the setting is relatively elegant for a local restaurant. Prices are slighty higher than average with entrees up to $23-25, and... 

NexStore: Many Tastes, One Stop!

NexStore: Many Tastes, One Stop!, Boca Raton

 truesunn Says:  You want Chinese, he wants Mexican and she wants Fried Chicken. You need to stop for gas while you're at it, too. Stop at NexStore!This was the coolest concept I've seen in a long time. NexStore is a gas station/convenience store in front, and a buffet/deli carry-out... 

Paris Bread: Gourmet French in a Strip Mall

Paris Bread: Gourmet French in a Strip Mall, Boca Raton

 TRimer Says:  As of January 2006, I am sad to say that this place has lost some of its luster. It has new management and the food has been suffering.___________________________________________________________________I am a little bit afraid to tell people about this place as it is already... 

Trulucks: Excellent Seafood, Shellfish, and Steaks

Trulucks: Excellent Seafood, Shellfish, and Steaks, Boca Raton

 nicolaitan Says:  This very upscale and expensive seafood and steak house is located at the center of the Mizner Park shopping complex in downtown Boca and offers an impressive meal. Entrance is to a large modern bar with nightly live piano music. The two dining rooms are steakhouse classic... 

Max's Grill: Max's of Mizner Park

Max's Grill: Max's of Mizner Park, Boca Raton

 apbeaches Says:  Fabulous restaurant with asian & latin fusion food. Love the outside dining with the heat lamps, light display, people watching & holiday happenings at Mizner. Outdoor bar was really hopping. Service is attentive, menu fabulous, no complaints here! Asian salmon spring roll... 

Brewzzi's: Microbrewery with Great Food

Brewzzi's: Microbrewery with Great Food, Boca Raton

 nicolaitan Says:  Despite the unfortunate name, Brewzzi's places as much emphasis on food and mixed drinks as beer. Several visits over the last few years have been uniformly rewarding. A contemporary decor with brick, wood, natural materials and an open kitchen set the stage for a excellent... 

Nightlife  

Platforms Dance Club in Boca Raton, FL: Disco Dancing

Platforms Dance Club in Boca Raton, FL: Disco Dancing, Boca Raton

 moose66 Says:  Went to this nightclub this weekend, the best time I have ever had! They had every age group from 25-55, equal amount of men and women. The DJ was incredible, played all the hits from the 70's, 80's & 90's that I loved. They had a bubble and a fog machine over the black and... 

john l. sullivan's: irish pub

john l. sullivan's: irish pub, Boca Raton

 doug48 Says:  john l. sullivan's is a very nice replica irish pub in lighthouse point just south of the boca raton city limits. this pub and restaurant offers american fare and a good beer selection. sullivan's also has a large outdoor patio which is a good place to have a drink when the... 

Shopping  

Rosenberg Diamonds & Co: Best Diamond store for great service

Rosenberg Diamonds & Co: Best Diamond store for great service, Boca Raton

 skluvjewels Says:  This store is finished with custom silver leaf ceilings,venetian plaster, swarovski chandeliers. and marble floors The most beautiful things are the colored diamonds, my husband bought a bracelet for me. The service is unbelievable, Stacy and Olga were awesome. They even... 

Festival Flea Market: Huge Flea Market on Sample Road

Festival Flea Market: Huge Flea Market on Sample Road, Boca Raton

 nicolaitan Says:  Known throughout southern Florida as the Sample Road Flea Market, this marketplace attracts over 4 million visitors a year to over 500 individual shops, a spa, and a large farmer's market adjacent the main building. Offering discounted prices on most everything, the... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Man of War Jellyfish

Man of  War Jellyfish, Boca Raton

 al_mary Says:  Portuguese Man of War JellyfishBeware of the very dangerous jellyfish.We encountered them in the water andwashed up on shore on these Floridabeaches in December:Boca Raton Beach - Deerfield BeachDelray Beach - Lantana Beach~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DO NOT TOUCH THEM IN... 

Alligators - Read the Sign

Alligators - Read the Sign, Boca Raton

 nicolaitan Says:  In South Florida, and certainly on the many luxurious golf courses, signs are often posted concerning the proximity of alligators. As these images show, the signs should be taken very seriously. This guy is not small. And - he is not alone ( image 3). 

Tourist Traps  

boca raton city parks
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pass this one by

pictured is the entrance to spanish river city park. this park is one of two accesses to the boca raton beach. the entrance fee to spanish river and red reef beach parks is $16 weekdays and $18 weekends. you can go south a couple of miles south to south inlet county park for $4 or north a couple of miles to atlantic dunes beach park in delray for $1 per hour. i personally think boca raton city parks are a big ripoff.

Updated Apr 18, 2009

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