FLORIDA PLACES AND DESTINATIONS:
DELRAY BEACH

Delray Beach, Florida

Delray Beach is located on the Atlantic seashore next to Bacon Raton between Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.

The beaches of Delray Beach stretch 3 miles along the coast, one-and-one-half miles of which is protected by one of America's finest Ocean-Rescue Departments; a life guard team that has been awarded many State and National honors.

The municipal beaches are family oriented with recreational areas to the north and south that cater to surfing, boating and volleyball. The beaches are frequently groomed and warmed by the Gulf Stream currents, the clean waters average 78 degree temperatures.

The Delray Beach shore has been rated as the top swimming area in the south eastern United States and among the top 35 beaches in all America.




But Delray is not just about fun in the surf. Shopping opportunities and museums attract visitors from far and wide.

The Atlantic Antique Mall offers up thousands of upscale antique and vintage collectibles, including Lalique crystal, ivory, estate jewelry, art, Murano glass, and furniture. And Delray Beach’s finest shopping, dining and galleries can be found in charming Pineapple Grove, just North of Atlantic Avenue.

Among the many museums are the Carson Cottage House Museum, once home to a family of Delray Beach pioneers, and The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, the former home of the late Solomon D Spady, Delray Beach's most prominent African American educator and community leader.

For nature lovers, the American Orchid Society showcases 3.5 acres of dazzling orchids, tropical flora, themed gardens, inspired water features and a magnificent display greenhouse. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens includes an idyll with small lakes, nature trails and pine forests in the expansive Japanese Gardens. And the Sandoway House Nature Center, located in a beautiful and historic beach front home, provides a live history lesson with exhibits, facilities and activities that delve into the fascinating, yet delicate marine and freshwater ecosystems of Delray Beach.

North of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, named after an American Civil War major, is the county’s third largest city and was rated the #1 beach in Palm Beach County by the Palm Beach Post.









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