Today's Boca Raton is the product of a strong and intriguing history of courage and vision. It all began with Addison Mizner, the founding father of Boca Raton, who envisioned a fantasyland where the rich and famous could escape. Since then, visitors from around the globe have come to regard Boca Raton as one of the prime vacation destinations in the world, a place where palm trees sway in the breeze, vibrant hibiscus blooms, and the water is turquoise and clear.
The opportunities for culture and the arts at Boca Raton run the gamut. The Harid Conservatory, the Museum of Art, the Boca Pops, Florida Atlantic University's fine theater department, the Caldwell Theatre Company and the Boca Ballet are among the many cultural resources available.
Whether you're a sports enthusiast or spectator, Boca Raton offers a wide range of ways to have fun as you bask in the outdoor experience. Play a great game of golf, in-line skate along A1A, play a round of tennis, go fishing, boating or bicycling. Boca has it all.
The oldest existing club is Boca Raton's 60-year-old Royal Palm Polo Club, known as the sport's winter capital. The season runs January through April. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. In March, the Polo Club hosts the $100,000 International Gold Cup Tournament.
The Spanish River Municipal Park, located on A1A, has 3,460 feet of coast. Three tunnels under A1A link a natural hammock and wooded preserve with a beach. Ten covered shelters, picnic tables, grills, a 40-foot observation tower, boat dock, campsite and nature trails are all provided.
Boca Raton continues to be a haven for outstanding accommodations, with choices ranging from modest to magnificent. Fine Dining is available and always at its best!
Come and experience Boca Raton!
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