Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Tips For A Fun-Filled Day Out On The Boca Raton Beaches

By Jony Mozen


This is an upscale Florida community that combines high-end shopping boutiques and malls with luxurious ocean-facing mansions. Boca Raton is the east coast's version of Malibu in California. As far as tourists are concerned, the main draw is the soft sand that stretches unimpeded for two long miles. It's a breathtaking experience, to be standing on the beach with the dunes giving way to the Atlantic's shimmering waters, and nothing beyond except the horizon and the distant calls of the seabirds.

Boca, as it is known to the locals, is just 40 miles north of Miami. Fort Lauderdale Airport is just 20 minutes away and Palm Beach Airport is the same distance the other way. Most visitors who come here want to get away from the bedlam and enjoy some relaxing downtime on the isolated and serene beaches.

It's perfect for a family vacation or even just a fun-filled day out on the beaches. The city has a sterling reputation as a clean and safe place to live and visit. The beaches are manned by lifeguards from 9 a. M. To 5 p. M. All seven days a week, throughout the year. The brilliant sunshine and clear skies make the beach irresistible to both locals and tourists.

There are three parks run by the city right by the beach. It makes a day trip here much more enjoyable since visitors can combine beach fun with picnics and other family activities and games. Everything from picnic tables to grills, restrooms and playgrounds are available right alongside the beaches. The most inviting one is Red Reef, where the artificial reef a few feet from shore makes it safe for little kids to swim and learn to snorkel.

The 39-acre grounds of Red Reef Park are a treasure trove, and that's in addition to the one-mile beach it faces. The biggest draw in the park is the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Children will never want to leave the place, considering that it has a butterfly garden, an aquarium with sharks that gets very lively at feeding time, and an ark's worth of native creatures ranging from manatees to brown pelicans.

Surfers will find a designated surfing area at the southern ends of Red Reef and South Beach Park. For all-out recreation and sports, check out South Inlet Park Beach managed by the county. Visitors can fish from the pier and enjoy a variety of waterfront activities including jet skiing, kayaking, windsurfing, canoeing, sailboarding, beach volleyball and more.

If anything, the nearby Delray Municipal Park has a lot more of this. Visitors can pick and choose from a smorgasbord of fun-filled games and waterfront recreation including swimming, surfing, sailing, windsurfing and snorkeling. This beach has separate areas marked out for flying kites, throwing Frisbees, paddleball, and much more.

Those who think of golf as a religion will find heaven on earth on the oceanfront golf course. Anyone who needs a change from the sun, sand and water will find plenty more in terms of attractions such as the Museum of Art and the Daggerwing Nature Center. Families with kids may also want to check out the children's museum, carousel and science emporium in Sugar Sand Park.




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