Guidebook for Boca Raton and Surroundings
Shopping
If you love to shop, this is your mall. Nordstrom's, Macy's, Bloomingdale's and lots of smaller, high end boutiques all under one roof.
259 locals recommend
Town Center at Boca Raton
6000 Glades RdIf you love to shop, this is your mall. Nordstrom's, Macy's, Bloomingdale's and lots of smaller, high end boutiques all under one roof.
Mizner has it all...the Boca Museum, the Amphitheater for live music shows, restaurants to please one and all, boutiques for shopping, and an iPic theater.
258 locals recommend
Mizner Park
327 Plaza Real Mizner has it all...the Boca Museum, the Amphitheater for live music shows, restaurants to please one and all, boutiques for shopping, and an iPic theater.
Largest mall in South FL About a 40 minute drive south.
949 locals recommend
Sawgrass Mills Mall station
Largest mall in South FL About a 40 minute drive south.
Las Olas Blvd/SE 4 Ave station
Famous Ft. Lauderdale shopping street.
CitiPlace is the Palm Beach version of Boca's Mizner Park. Shops, restaurants, Muvico theaters, Kravis Center within walking distance. Good for a day out and has late night spots as well.
426 locals recommend
CityPlace
CitiPlace is the Palm Beach version of Boca's Mizner Park. Shops, restaurants, Muvico theaters, Kravis Center within walking distance. Good for a day out and has late night spots as well.
Large indoor/outdoor shopping mall about 30 minutes by car north.
30 locals recommend
The Gardens Mall (Palm Beach Gardens) station
Large indoor/outdoor shopping mall about 30 minutes by car north.
Outdoor mall loaded with cute shops, restaurants, and very close to the Town Center Mall.
12 locals recommend
Boca Center
5150 Town Center CirOutdoor mall loaded with cute shops, restaurants, and very close to the Town Center Mall.
Parks & Nature
Meet turtles and stingrays up close. Just a short drive to the north right on A1A/Ocean Blvd. Hands on learning experience and exploring for kids.
183 locals recommend
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
1801 N Ocean BlvdMeet turtles and stingrays up close. Just a short drive to the north right on A1A/Ocean Blvd. Hands on learning experience and exploring for kids.
Great fun for kids! Nature walk, playground with water works, carousel and interactive science museum.
63 locals recommend
Sugar Sand Park
300 S Military TrailGreat fun for kids! Nature walk, playground with water works, carousel and interactive science museum.
Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
1301 Summit BlvdVery nice zoo, not too large.
Good spot to find wildlife, alligators, and beautiful sunsets. Bring mosquito repellent.
42 locals recommend
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
Good spot to find wildlife, alligators, and beautiful sunsets. Bring mosquito repellent.
Morikami Museum is a gorgeous Japanese garden in South Florida settled by the first Japanese settlers who raised pineapples. It`s the perfect spot to go with older crowds, families, or those who want to experience a little piece of Japan`s natural beauty. Local photographers love this sport due to the natural greenery and beauty of this secret location.
Has a restaurant and shop offering Japanese specialities.
344 locals recommend
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park RdMorikami Museum is a gorgeous Japanese garden in South Florida settled by the first Japanese settlers who raised pineapples. It`s the perfect spot to go with older crowds, families, or those who want to experience a little piece of Japan`s natural beauty. Local photographers love this sport due to the natural greenery and beauty of this secret location.
Has a restaurant and shop offering Japanese specialities.
3001 N. State Road A-1-A
Family-friendly city park along the Intracoastal Waterway for picnicking, swimming & bird-watching.
43 locals recommend
Spanish River Park
3001 N. State Road A-1-A3001 N. State Road A-1-A
Family-friendly city park along the Intracoastal Waterway for picnicking, swimming & bird-watching.
Island preserve featuring mangrove swamps & nature trails, accessible by a weekend boat shuttle.
21 locals recommend
Deerfield Island Park
1700 Deerfield Island ParkIsland preserve featuring mangrove swamps & nature trails, accessible by a weekend boat shuttle.
Arts & Culture
Small enough to do in a few hours but large enough to keep it interesting!
95 locals recommend
Boca Raton Museum of Art
501 Plaza RealSmall enough to do in a few hours but large enough to keep it interesting!
Very interesting museum named after the man who brought the railroad to Florida. Not far from the famed Worth Avenue and the Breakers Hotel on the island in Palm Beach.
289 locals recommend
Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
1 Whitehall Way Very interesting museum named after the man who brought the railroad to Florida. Not far from the famed Worth Avenue and the Breakers Hotel on the island in Palm Beach.
Kravis Center
701 Okeechobee BlvdGorgeous venue for theater, operas, symphonies
Another beautiful venue for music and theater--in Broward County.
292 locals recommend
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th AveAnother beautiful venue for music and theater--in Broward County.
Food Scene
Restaurants and cafes we enjoy.
The Seed
199 W Palmetto Park RdNice place for a cup of coffee.
A bit of a drive (10 minutes)--but well worth the trip! Excellent coffee and delicious homemade breads and such. Try the Nutella bread with seasalt. This small coffee shop is one of five in the running for Best New Coffe Shop in the World!
Mane Coffee
500 NE Spanish River Blvd A bit of a drive (10 minutes)--but well worth the trip! Excellent coffee and delicious homemade breads and such. Try the Nutella bread with seasalt. This small coffee shop is one of five in the running for Best New Coffe Shop in the World!
On the island. Great Thai food in a small, adorable restaurant right on Palmetto Park Road. Can sit outside here.
11 locals recommend
M&M Thai Restaurant
891 E Palmetto Park Rd On the island. Great Thai food in a small, adorable restaurant right on Palmetto Park Road. Can sit outside here.
Excellent coffee, croissants and desserts. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, too.
14 locals recommend
Saquella Cafe
410 Via De PalmasExcellent coffee, croissants and desserts. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, too.
For 5 star food and excellent service. Must have reservations. Great people watching at the bar, and you can sit outside as well.
15 locals recommend
Trattoria Romana
499 E Palmetto Park RdFor 5 star food and excellent service. Must have reservations. Great people watching at the bar, and you can sit outside as well.
Very tasty authentic Indian menu, just across the Hillsboro bridge in Deerfield Beach.
Taj Fine Indian Cuisine
201 SE 15th Terrace Very tasty authentic Indian menu, just across the Hillsboro bridge in Deerfield Beach.
Casimir French Bistro
416 Via De PalmasLunch is excellent here as well as dinner. Sitting outside is great as well.
Chops Lobster Bar
101 Plaza Real SSteakhouse with an excellent happy hour!
For ladies who lunch and everyone else! Very tiny place that takes CASH ONLY. We love to walk here! Open for lunch only 11-4.
Tin Muffin Cafe
364 E Palmetto Park RdFor ladies who lunch and everyone else! Very tiny place that takes CASH ONLY. We love to walk here! Open for lunch only 11-4.
Great pizza and Italian food. Live music on weekends. On the island. The pizza place is casual and the restaurant is a bit nicer.
15 locals recommend
Bob's Pizza Amante Italian
2068 NE 2nd StGreat pizza and Italian food. Live music on weekends. On the island. The pizza place is casual and the restaurant is a bit nicer.
Really good Italian food!! Definitely need reservations and it's in Pompano Beach, but well worth the drive!
39 locals recommend
Gianni's
1601 E Atlantic BlvdReally good Italian food!! Definitely need reservations and it's in Pompano Beach, but well worth the drive!
Pizza Time
1001 SW 2nd AveExcellent pizza, great for families. Small venue.
Best. Pizza. In. Town. according to us! Thin crust fire baked pizza where "the flavor is in the char." Try the Tony G's with ricotta and meatballs. The Barstools guy wrote a review and now it's mobbed! Still the best pizza!!
8 locals recommend
Tucci's Fire N Coal Pizza
341 NE 1st AveBest. Pizza. In. Town. according to us! Thin crust fire baked pizza where "the flavor is in the char." Try the Tony G's with ricotta and meatballs. The Barstools guy wrote a review and now it's mobbed! Still the best pizza!!
Best fresh mahi sandwich in South FL! This has been here forever and it's still amazing. I came to this same location when it was called Jonah's Tale of the Whale back in high school! Great for seafood. A pleasant 1 mile walk to Deerfield Beach. Guy Fieri filmed an episode here!
80 locals recommend
The Whale's Rib
2031 NE 2nd StBest fresh mahi sandwich in South FL! This has been here forever and it's still amazing. I came to this same location when it was called Jonah's Tale of the Whale back in high school! Great for seafood. A pleasant 1 mile walk to Deerfield Beach. Guy Fieri filmed an episode here!
This chain is excellent for a nice casual dining experience. Everything on the menu is prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients and low calorie. Grood for families.
47 locals recommend
Seasons 52
2428 E Sunrise BlvdThis chain is excellent for a nice casual dining experience. Everything on the menu is prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients and low calorie. Grood for families.
Excellent food sure to please everyone. Reservations recommended. Download the Resy app on your phone for reservations.
31 locals recommend
J. Alexander's Restaurant
8550 W Broward BlvdExcellent food sure to please everyone. Reservations recommended. Download the Resy app on your phone for reservations.
Fun place with a spinning sushi bar. Good happy hour and late night as well.
8 locals recommend
Kanpai
20 N Federal HwyFun place with a spinning sushi bar. Good happy hour and late night as well.
This is a really fun place that also has outdoor seating. Good Italian food -all pasta, bread and desserts made inhouse. Great people watching and happy hour. Good for Sunday brunch with endless mimosas etc.
284 locals recommend
Louie Bossi's Ristorante Bar Pizzeria
1032 E Las Olas BlvdThis is a really fun place that also has outdoor seating. Good Italian food -all pasta, bread and desserts made inhouse. Great people watching and happy hour. Good for Sunday brunch with endless mimosas etc.
Good for dinner and brunch. Located in Mizner Park and connected to iPic theater. Brunch offers bottomless mimosas or bellinis.
12 locals recommend
Tanzy Restaurant
301 Plaza RealGood for dinner and brunch. Located in Mizner Park and connected to iPic theater. Brunch offers bottomless mimosas or bellinis.
A fantastic upscale chain that still (in our opinion) offers the best hamburger and ribs anywhere. There's also one in Pompano that has outdoor seating by the intracoastal waterway! CALL AHEAD
266 locals recommend
Houston's
2821 East Atlantic BoulevardA fantastic upscale chain that still (in our opinion) offers the best hamburger and ribs anywhere. There's also one in Pompano that has outdoor seating by the intracoastal waterway! CALL AHEAD
When you want a quick, easy on the budget burger or fried chicken sandwich with the family, this is the place.
19 locals recommend
Shake Shack
1400 Glades RdWhen you want a quick, easy on the budget burger or fried chicken sandwich with the family, this is the place.
Essentials
Grocery stores we like as well as a pharmacy and drycleaners
This is "our" grocery store, just across Camino Real Bridge.
Publix has the best subs! It's a Florida thing. You can download the app and order online for easy pickup OR just call the deli (press 2) and order.
16 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Mercado Real
1001 S Federal HwyThis is "our" grocery store, just across Camino Real Bridge.
Publix has the best subs! It's a Florida thing. You can download the app and order online for easy pickup OR just call the deli (press 2) and order.
Trader Joe's has great frozen meals, interesting sweets, excellent fresh tortillas and many other grocery items not found elsewhere. Cheap, easy and has a cult following.
39 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
855 S Federal HwyTrader Joe's has great frozen meals, interesting sweets, excellent fresh tortillas and many other grocery items not found elsewhere. Cheap, easy and has a cult following.
This Publix is easier to get to when our Camino Bridge is closed. Publix has the best subs in Florida, or at least Floridians think! Can order ahead.
42 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Hillsboro Square
150 S Federal Hwy This Publix is easier to get to when our Camino Bridge is closed. Publix has the best subs in Florida, or at least Floridians think! Can order ahead.
Even though it's now Amazon, we still like Whole Foods for organics and clean meats/dairy. Lots of non grocery items and a good selection of wine and beer as well. Not to mention their pharmacy items. This store also has a small restaurant inside with a tasty menu and happy hour! Their to go meals are great as well.
306 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
21105 Biscayne BlvdEven though it's now Amazon, we still like Whole Foods for organics and clean meats/dairy. Lots of non grocery items and a good selection of wine and beer as well. Not to mention their pharmacy items. This store also has a small restaurant inside with a tasty menu and happy hour! Their to go meals are great as well.
CVS
520 S Federal HwyDrug store and Pharmacy nearby.
OXXO Care Cleaners
1874 N Young CirDry cleaners that will pick up and deliver. On Glades Road, so, you need a car.
Sightseeing
See and be seen. Visit the Deco Drive and view Art Deco period buildings, drive by Versace's home, and visit famous South Beach for the day.
1258 locals recommend
South Beach
See and be seen. Visit the Deco Drive and view Art Deco period buildings, drive by Versace's home, and visit famous South Beach for the day.
Ritzy historic resort on the beach. Has some awesome restaurants/bars. You can walk around the beautiful property and have an ice cream.
149 locals recommend
The Breakers Palm Beach
1 S County RdRitzy historic resort on the beach. Has some awesome restaurants/bars. You can walk around the beautiful property and have an ice cream.
Pretend to be a millionaire for a day as you stroll past the designer shops, then have lunch at Ta-boo or ice cream (or Happy Hour) at the iconic Breakers Hotel and Resort. Lilly Pulitzer clothing optional.
231 locals recommend
Worth Avenue
Worth AvenuePretend to be a millionaire for a day as you stroll past the designer shops, then have lunch at Ta-boo or ice cream (or Happy Hour) at the iconic Breakers Hotel and Resort. Lilly Pulitzer clothing optional.
Only costing a few dollars to walk the plank...I mean the Deerfield Pier, it`s definitely a tourist attraction worth a visit. Wonderful spot less than a mile walk away offers plenty to do including restaurants, ice-cream and even Kahunas, a small local bar.
124 locals recommend
Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier
200 NE 21st AveOnly costing a few dollars to walk the plank...I mean the Deerfield Pier, it`s definitely a tourist attraction worth a visit. Wonderful spot less than a mile walk away offers plenty to do including restaurants, ice-cream and even Kahunas, a small local bar.
Entertainment & Activities
All seats are recliners here. You can grab a snack as well.
55 locals recommend
Cinemark Palace 20 and XD
3200 Airport RdAll seats are recliners here. You can grab a snack as well.
iPic theaters offer a real luxe movie viewing experience with fully reclining seats and food service. You can download the app to make reservations. It does book early and the theaters are very intimate.
Tanzy Restaurant is attached and has excellent food.
94 locals recommend
IPIC Boca Raton
301 Plaza Real iPic theaters offer a real luxe movie viewing experience with fully reclining seats and food service. You can download the app to make reservations. It does book early and the theaters are very intimate.
Tanzy Restaurant is attached and has excellent food.
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd StChildren's hands on museum and ipic theater
This indoor rock-climbing adventure was made for those specifically seeking adventure and adrenaline! It is a is a bit of a drive, but perfect for a rainy day and those with kids looking for a fun activities.
13 locals recommend
projectROCK
3580 N Andrews AveThis indoor rock-climbing adventure was made for those specifically seeking adventure and adrenaline! It is a is a bit of a drive, but perfect for a rainy day and those with kids looking for a fun activities.