This stretch of sand is universally agreed to be the finest between Fort Lauderdale and Daytona. Surfers come from miles around to tame the waves; everyone else comes to enjoy the fine white sand.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
11.57 MILES
Easily overlooked because it's man made, this incredible collection of ecosystems is spanned by a sturdy boardwalk, bringing you right next to (and in…
6.81 MILES
This museum is housed in the spectacular 1902 mansion built by Henry Flagler as a gift for his bride, Mary Lily Kenan. The beaux arts–styled Whitehall was…
5.99 MILES
This is the largest art museum in Florida and arguably the most impressive. It opened in 1941 to display the enormous art collection of industrialist…
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
14.8 MILES
Japanese immigrant and pineapple farmer Sukeji 'George' Morikami, a member of the original Yamato settlement of Delray, donated his spectacularly…
Society of the Four Arts Botanical Garden
6.29 MILES
These stunning gardens were originally designed and cultivated by the Garden Club in 1938 as 'demonstration gardens' to showcase tropical plants that…
18.61 MILES
View recovering sea turtle patients in specially designed outdoor tanks and watch through the window while surgeons treat the animals. Volunteers stand by…
5.61 MILES
This serene collection of sculptures is a real West Palm gem. The historic house, verdant grounds and monumental sculptures are all the work of Ralph…
17.25 MILES
Boca's best asset is this stretch of waterfront parkland. It's a preserve of tropical hammock and dunes ecosystems, and a haven for all manner of sea…
Nearby attractions
0.57 MILES
Twenty-mile long Lake Worth lagoon is Palm Beach county's largest estuary and an important warm-water refuge for manatees. To reverse some of the damage…
1.67 MILES
South of Southern Blvd on Ocean Blvd, before the Lake Worth Bridge, this is another place to catch rays.
3. Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
4.09 MILES
The highlight of this compact zoo is the Tropics of the Americas exhibit, a 3-acre re-creation of a rainforest, stocked with jaguars, monkeys, snakes,…
4. South Florida Science Center & Aquarium
4.25 MILES
A great little hands-on science center, aquarium and planetarium with weekend programs, traveling exhibits, a science trail, mini-golf and butterfly…
5.57 MILES
This spot was originally a classic-car dealership with three convertible Mercedes, but Ty Houck's incredible automobile collection quickly grew,…
6. Ann Norton Sculpture Garden
5.61 MILES
This serene collection of sculptures is a real West Palm gem. The historic house, verdant grounds and monumental sculptures are all the work of Ralph…
5.91 MILES
This quarter-mile, palm-tree-lined strip of more than 200 high-end brand shops is like the Rodeo Dr of the East. You can trace its history back to the…
5.99 MILES
This is the largest art museum in Florida and arguably the most impressive. It opened in 1941 to display the enormous art collection of industrialist…