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Boca Raton, United States
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Most popular attractions in Boca Raton, United States
1. Mizner Park
Elegant outdoor plaza with waterfront dining, shops and public art in central Boca Raton. Stroll palm-lined promenades, catch live music, and browse galleries.
2. Boca Raton Museum of Art
Outstanding modern and American art in downtown Boca Raton. Expect rotating contemporary exhibitions, a riverfront sculpture garden, and family-friendly programs.
3. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Up-close sea turtle and mangrove habitats by the shore. Explore a sea turtle rehab hospital, mangrove boardwalks, and kid-friendly exhibits.
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4. Red Reef Park
Oceanfront park with a fossilized reef and lively tide pools waiting to be explored. Walk the boardwalk, snorkel shallow reefs, and watch shorebirds at close range.
5. Spanish River Park
Mangrove-lined riverfront park for easy wildlife viewing and gentle paddling. Walk scenic trails, launch a kayak, and spot herons and manatees.
6. Sugar Sand Park
Hands-on play and outdoor fun near Boca Raton, perfect for families. Enjoy a carousel, splash pad, nature trails, and a children's science center.
7. Town Center at Boca Raton
Upscale shopping and dining in a polished open-air mall. Expect designer stores, seasonal events, and a wide selection of restaurants.
8. Boca Raton Resort & Club
Classic oceanfront luxury in Boca Raton. Enjoy sandy private beach, historic Cloister lobby, pools, golf and seaside dining.
9. Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum
Explore Boca Raton's resort-era history and local heritage. Period rooms, railroad artifacts, and rotating exhibits bring the city's story to life.
10. South Beach Park
Oceanfront park with wide sandy beach and relaxed local vibe. Enjoy swimming, sunrise photos, and picnics by the shore.
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Traditional Sweet Dishes
Key lime pie
Made from small, tart Key limes and a creamy custard filling, Key lime pie is a signature Florida dessert that originated in the Florida Keys and is a must-try across Boca Raton.
Guava pastelito
These flaky Cuban-style turnovers filled with sweet guava are ubiquitous in South Florida bakeries, reflecting the region's strong Cuban and Latin American culinary influence.
Rum cake
A moist cake soaked with Caribbean rum, rum cake is popular throughout South Florida, served at celebrations and found in many Boca bakeries and markets.
Traditional Savory Dishes
Cuban sandwich
Though born in Cuba, the pressed roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard sandwich on Cuban bread became a South Florida staple, commonly enjoyed in Boca's Cuban cafes.
Grouper sandwich
Made with locally caught grouper, usually grilled or fried and served on a bun, the grouper sandwich showcases Boca Raton's coastal seafood culture.
Stone crab claws
A seasonal delicacy from Florida waters, stone crab claws are served chilled with mustard sauce and are a prized, locally sourced seafood in Boca's upscale restaurants.
Traditional Beverages
Café cubano
A sweet, strong espresso shot brewed Cuban-style and often shared among friends, café cubano is woven into daily life across South Florida, including Boca Raton.
Fresh-squeezed orange juice
Made from Florida's abundant citrus, fresh-squeezed orange juice is a breakfast classic and a local staple at Boca markets and cafes.
Mojito
This refreshing rum, lime, mint and soda cocktail of Cuban origin is a beachside favorite in Boca, perfect for the warm South Florida climate.
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Comments (7)
Sunny, chill beach town with great seafood and mellow nightlife. Ideal long weekend vibe, not for nonstop partying.
Perfect winter getaway, mild and sunny when north is freezing. Skip hurricane season unless you like storms.
Mizner Park at sunset is lovely, live music and upscale cafés. Felt polished and safe, a bit pricey.
Loved the beaches but expect pricey restaurants and weekend crowds. Two nights was enough for us.
For snorkeling, go to Red Reef early morning for calmer water and fewer people, park on nearby side streets to save on lot fees.
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Brightline intercity service to West Palm Beach and Miami
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Brightline, Tri-Rail, Amtrak
From FLL or PBI, rideshare or rental car to Boca Raton is 25-40 minutes; Brightline links Boca to Miami and West Palm Beach.
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