Boca Raton Travel Information
Boca Raton, or Boca as it is called, is an upscale beach community
in southeastern Florida that is the most affluent society in the
Sunshine State. Tall buildings hugged by giant palms look out over the
ocean while small boats sail toward cotton ball clouds on the horizon,
and ornate fountains splash playfully, giggling with a secret
joy. Boca has “exclusive” written all over it with its wealthy
country clubs and executive mansions laid out in style. The rich green
grass is manicured with love and pride and the streets are spic ‘n
span. The malls mimic the wealth of the community with upscale shops
and grounds that are lavishly attired with lush landscaping, fountains
and live entertainment. There are about 219 eateries that cater to
nearly every ethnic taste. Points of interest include Boca
Raton Museum of Art and Sports Immortals Museum, dedicated to
memorabilia of the greats. Several beachside sites offer a pleasant
reprieve from the usual tourist traps – Spanish River Park, Red Reef
Park, and the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Water sports, including
snorkeling, surfing, fishing, diving, and water skiing, are a favorite
in Boca. Polo, golf, tennis, biking, swimming and softball are popular
as well. Scuba diving and snorkeling cruises are offered to examine
the undersea reefs and wrecks and make for interesting adventures. The
city operates several centers that provide excellent facilities for a
number of sports --The Swim & Racquet Center (swimming and tennis),
Patch Reef Park (softball, soccer, basketball and fitness trail), Red
Reef Park (golf and snorkeling) and Sugar Sand Park (roller hockey and
nature trails). Boca, flamboyant in some ways, but charming
always, is about 40 miles outside of Miami on I-95 North.
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