15 Best Things To Do In Boca Raton To Enjoy Sunny Florida

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Boca Raton is the southernmost city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is a business center, so the population is increasing almost daily and it is why the city is one of the wealthiest communities in the United States. Lots of people choose to retire in Boca Raton due to the sunny weather, laid back atmosphere, and 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) of beaches. The weather is nice in Florida most of the year, so it is fun to go swimming, surf at one of the beaches, or shop at one of the places mentioned here. Keep reading this article to learn about the best things to do in Boca Raton, Florida.

1. Catch a concert at Mizner Park Cultural Center

Mizner Park Boca June 2010 Fountain
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Infrogmation of N... used under CC BY 3.0

Boca Raton is not only a city with breathtaking beaches and charming parks, but it is also a municipality with a rich culture and lively nightlife. Right in the heart of shopping districts and dining spots in Mizner Park lies Mizner Park Cultural Center, a premier entertainment venue. It is a modern intimate performing arts venue that showcases musical acts, comedy, drama, off-broadway, and concert events. This year’s upcoming shows include The Ultimate Neil Diamond Tribute Experience, starring Neil Zirconia, A Tribute To Franki Valli & The Four Seasons, Mike Marino Live, and more.

Mizner Park Cultural Center

Address: 201 W Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432, United States

Website: Mizner Park Cultural Center

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2. Sample Barrel of Monks Brewing's Belgian ale

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


Barrel of Monks Brewing is one of the best brewing businesses in Boca Raton. It specializes in excellent Belgian Ale, as well as a variety of brews: Quadraphonic, Three Fates, Single in the Sun, and The Wizard, to name a few. It also offers seasonal brews such as Father Christmas, Stereotype, Singel in Havana, and more. These drinks can be ordered to-go or enjoyed in Barrel of Monks Brewing’s modern industrial-style tasting room. Besides excellent drinks and aesthetically pleasing interiors, this business boasts warm and friendly staff.

Barrel of Monks Brewing

Address: 1141 S Rogers Cir #5, Boca Raton, FL 33487, United States

Website: Barrel of Monks Brewing

Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 4pm - 1opm; Fri: 4pm - 11pm; Sat: 12pm - 11pm; Sun: 12pm - 7pm (closed on Mon)

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3. De-stress in Pondhawk Natural Area

Unwind and relax in the comfort of nature in Pondhawk Natural Area. This breathtaking 79-acre (32 ha) nature park is a well-maintained paradise that will connect you to Mother Earth and take your life’s stresses away. Wetlands, meadows, and well-manicured landscapes dominate this park. It teems with life with different animals living in it, such as birds, reptiles, and fishes, and they can be witnessed from the observation platform of the Pondhawk Natural Area. Also, it has four trails with diverse terrains, including sandy ones - all with scenic views.

Pondhawk Natural Area

Address: NW, 1501 Spanish River Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33431, United States

Website: Pondhawk Natural Area

Opening hours: 6am - 9pm (daily)

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4. Bring your family to Patch Reef Park

Thinking of fun places in Boca Raton to bring your kids to? Patch Reef Park is waiting for you and your little ones, and it has a lot of facilities that you will all love. This urban park is filled with mature trees, giving visitors lots of shady areas to relax in. More so, it has a big Pirates Cove Playground with mini houses, slides, monkey bars, and fountains. While the kids have the time of their life, you might want to play tennis on the court. Additionally. Patch Reef Park boasts picnic pavilions, athletic fields, and fitness trails.

Patch Reef Park

Address: 2000 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431, United States

Website: Patch Reef Park

Opening hours: 7:30am - 11pm (daily)

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5. Learn about sports legends at Sports Immortals Museum

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Joel has spent the last 78 years amassing what the Smithsonian Institution has called the single largest collection on...

Posted by Sports Immortals, Inc. on Friday, November 13, 2020

Are you a sports enthusiast are just a regular tourist who wants to see everything Boca Raton has to offer? Whichever you are of the two, you are welcome to Sports Immortals Museum. Be fascinated by this museum’s wide collection of sports equipment and memorabilia that belonged to celebrated athletes. You will find here old newspapers, framed pictures, magazines, old baseball, tennis rackets, jerseys, wax figures, and a lot more.

Sports Immortals Museum

Address: 6830 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487, United States

Website: Sports Immortals Museum

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10am - 6pm; Sat: 10am - 5pm (closed on Sun)

Price: 10 USD

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6. Treat your kids to a day at Boca Raton Children's Museum

Fun, 2, 3, 4
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Have your kids been begging you to take them to Boca Raton Children’s Museum? What are you waiting for? Do so and put a smile on their faces. Boca Raton Children’s Museum is a one-of-a-kind children’s educational center that you can only find in Boca Raton, not anywhere in Florida. It has been welcoming kids for five years now, and overwhelming them with informative exhibits, indoor and outdoor play areas, tons of toys, and lots of fun children-friendly activities.

Boca Raton Children's Museum

Address: 498 Crawford Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432, United States

Price: 3 USD

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7. Go for a hike in Yamato Scrub Natural Area

Boca Raton has an abundance of gorgeous natural parks, and one of them is Yamato Scrub Natural Area. It is 217 acres (88 hectares) of land with a 2.8-mile (4.5km) hiking trail, Skyblue Lupine Hiking Trail, perfect for a satisfying trek. Besides that, it also has shorter routes for people who prefer quicker treads - Cicada Nature Trail and El Rio Trail. Aside from hikes, wildlife watching is a fun thing to do in Yamato Scrub Natural Area as it houses 10 acres (4 hectares) of wetland that is rich in wildlife.

Yamato Scrub Natural Area

Address: 701 Clint Moore Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33487, United States

Website: Yamato Scrub Natural Area

Opening hours: 7am - 7pm (daily)

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8. Relish delicious American fare at Farmer's Table

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

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Posted by Farmer's Table Boca on Sunday, June 5, 2022

Looking for an excellent restaurant in Boca Raton to celebrate a special occasion or just have a regular mouthwatering lunch? Whether there’s a special occasion or not, you do not need a reason to treat yourself and your loved ones to delicious gastronomic delights. Showcasing elegant rustic interiors, this dining spot is pretty, and it has an airy ambiance. Farmer’s Table specializes in healthy American fare made from locally sourced ingredients. Some of its blockbuster dishes include soy roasted “FTA” salmon, grass-fed beef short rib, herb brick chicken, and more. You can enjoy your meal in the comfort of the indoor dining area or at the alfresco dining space.

Farmer's Table

Address: 1901 N Military Trl, Boca Raton, FL 33431, United States

Website: Farmer’s Table

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11:30am - 9pm; Fri: 11:30am - 10pm; Sat: 10am - 10pm; Sun: 10am - 9pm

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9. Relax at South Inlet Park Beach

South Inlet Park Beach has both natural and manmade reefs to enjoy. The reefs are close, but spread out a bit and covered with sand. Here you can experience snorkeling, cycling or fishing. As for swimming, there are lifeguards on duty to keep you safe. Many non-fish marine creatures can be found here. People enjoy surfing here or just relaxing on the peaceful beach. Finally, many families like to have picnics here and you will see many doing so.

South Inlet Park Beach

Address: 1100 Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Contact: +1 (561) 629-8775

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10. Enjoy the view at Red Reef Park Beach

This park is a great beach for hiking, fishing, and snorkeling, as well. The Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex, an environmental education center that is great for kids to explore, is located here. The center has an indoor museum with exhibits, small aquariums, and a gift shop. There are outdoor facilities with quite a few aquariums with ecosystems for fish, turtles, and other sea life. Finally, a boardwalk trail takes you through the adjacent woods where you will find an observation tower and a garden, where you can see beautiful butterflies that will make your day brighter.

Red Reef Park Beach

Address: 1400 N. State Road A-1-A, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Contact: +1 (561) 393-7974

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11. Have a picnic in Sugar Sand Park

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He may be smiling on the outside, but he's crying on the inside because Palm Beach County students went back to school yesterday!

Posted by Boca Raton Sugar Sand Park on Wednesday, August 11, 2021

This is an award-winning 132-acre (53-hectare) municipal park that is home to the Children’s Science Explorium, the Willow Theatre, and the Field House, which features an indoor gymnasium. It has won several awards for excellence, which includes an award for “Best of the Best Parks” in 2007.

Sugar Sand Park has picnic tables, an outdoor science-themed water playground, a carousel, an open field, six baseball fields, two basketball courts and an inline hockey court.

A Science Playground opened on March 25, 2017, where there are lots of hands-on experiments for kids, as well as a water feature. The city is quite excited about this new playground and looked forward to its opening.

Sugar Sand Park

Address: 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton, Florida

Opening Hours: Open all year.

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12. Wander around Spanish River Park

Spanish River Park Sign; FL SR A1A, Boca Raton
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Spanish River Park is a family friendly and peaceful city park along the Intracoastal Waterway. It is one of the largest recreational areas in the city. The park offers picnicking, fishing, swimming, hiking, camping, bird watching, kayaking and a boat dock. The sandy beach is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) long, which makes for a nice walk along the beach.

Spanish River Park

Address: 3001 Florida A1A, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Price: 16 USD per day to park on weekdays and 18 USD to park on weekends or holidays

Opening Hours: 8am-sunset every day of the year.

Contact: +1 (561) 393-7989

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13. Stroll through Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park

This lovely park in West Boca Raton has a variety of sports fields and courts as well as walking paths, a boardwalk, two dog parks, playgrounds, fishing, a large lake, grills, an amphitheater and a golf course.

The Coconut Cove Water Park is located within the park. This is such a fun place since it has an inner tube lazy river, water slides, a pool, and a water playground for kids. A fee is charged and it is open seasonally. The newly renovated Daggerwing Nature Center with nature trails and a lookout tower is also here to explore and enjoy.

Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park

Address: 11200 Park Access Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33498

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14. Go shopping in Mizner Park

Mizner Park
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This place is known as a “lifestyle center” and is located in downtown Boca Raton. In other words, it is a shopping mall that one should visit because the Center for the Arts is located on the north end of the development, which includes the Boca Raton Museum of Art and the Count de Hoernele Amphitheater. This is a really nice and entertaining place for young adults. The complex includes top rated restaurants and the Amphiteater hosts various festivals and famous performers.

Mizner Park

Address: 327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Opening Hours: Monday through Saturday 10am-9pm and 12pm-6pm on Sunday.

Contact: +1 (561) 362-0606

Website: Mizner Park

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15. Buy souvenirs in Town Center

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This is an upscale super-regional shopping center in Boca Raton. It is the largest enclosed and conventional shopping mall within Palm Beach County with over 200 stores, such as Macy’s and Neiman Marcus. The shopping complex is the second largest by square feet in South Florida and features most well-known American name brands and shops as well as a large number of restaurants. There is a nice seating area in the center for a short rest.

Town Center

Address: 6000 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Opening Hours: Monday through Saturday 10am-9pm and 12pm-6pm on Sundays

Contact: +1 (561) 368-6001

Website: Town Center Mall

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Some last words about Boca Raton

I love to visit sunny Florida and Boca Raton. It is a beautiful and colorful town that is full of life. It is fun to visit the beaches and swim or walk on the golden sand with family and visit the nice shopping centers. It is easy to see how people choose to retire here in this beautiful city.

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