Local Guide
The first things to know about Boca Raton.
A quick read before you go deeper. Everyday life, eating out, staying social, and the planning piece worth watching. Each one links to a source.
Everyday life
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
An easy, low-cost outing you can repeat with visiting grandkids. The boardwalk is flat and shaded, which helps on warm days.
Source: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Eating out and guests
Farmer's Table
An easy weekday lunch spot you can fold into a normal routine. Worth going on an off hour, since it fills up.
Source: Farmer's Table Boca Raton
Staying social
City of Boca Raton neighborhood court
A no-cost way to find a game close to home. Worth checking how busy your nearest court gets at peak hours.
Source: Pickleball at the Park, City of Boca Raton
Worth watching
City services and hurricane season
Storm planning here is part of normal life, not a rare event. Worth reading the city's hurricane guidance before June, not during a warning.
Source: City of Boca Raton (myboca.us)
Move tools
Thinking about moving to Boca Raton? Run the rough math first.
Use these quick checks to test Boca Raton as a retirement move. They are not the full map; they help you decide what deserves a deeper look.
Tax and Medicare
Check the Boca Raton income picture.
Estimate how Florida treats Social Security, pension income, IRA/401(k) withdrawals, city income tax, and Medicare premium tiers before you build the full journey.
Social Security
Not taxed
Pension
Not taxed
IRA / 401(k)
Not taxed
Mortgage
Test the payment or refi
Compare a current mortgage against a new rate, closing costs, and break-even timing.
Open mortgage checkWeather fit
Green, wetter rhythm
Boca Raton gives retirees a warm-weather lifestyle, but summer heat and storm routines still belong in the plan.
Avg
76°
Sun
235
Rain
118
Snow
0
Things to do
Things to do in Boca Raton
Parks, trails, classes, and easy outings for an ordinary week.
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
A free, donation-based nature center right across from Red Reef Park. You can walk the boardwalk, climb the observation tower, and see resident sea turtles and native fish in the outdoor marine tanks. It is one of the most beloved spots in the city.
Why it matters
An easy, low-cost outing you can repeat with visiting grandkids. The boardwalk is flat and shaded, which helps on warm days.
Sugar Sand Park Community Center
Sugar Sand Park
A 55-acre city park with a carousel, the Willow Theatre, a field house, and walking paths. The Children's Science Explorium inside is free and great for grandkids. There is shade, open lawn, and plenty of parking.
Why it matters
A flexible spot for a quiet walk or a day with family. Good to know it is free and open from morning to sunset.
Pondhawk Natural Area (Florida Hikes)
Pondhawk Natural Area
A quiet natural area with about 2.5 miles of loop trails through pine flatwoods and scrub near Blue Lake. It is close to the Spanish River and stays peaceful even on weekends. Bring water, since there is little shade in spots.
Why it matters
A real walking option for ordinary mornings, not just a postcard. Worth checking the heat and your timing before you go.
Browse by activity
Mapped places near Boca Raton. Tap a category to open the full list with directions.
Golf
Public, resort, and municipal courses near retirement towns.
66 places tracked
Fishing
Boat ramps, piers, lakes, and shore access.
15 places tracked
Hiking trails
Named trails, parks, and nature reserves for a real walk.
43 places tracked
Boating and water
Marinas, ramps, and launches for getting on the water.
27 places tracked
Pickleball
Courts and public places to play.
92 places tracked
Gardening
Community gardens, botanical gardens, and places to dig in.
13 places tracked
Arts and culture
Museums, galleries, theaters, and cultural stops.
120 places tracked
Community
Senior centers, community centers, and places to meet people.
37 places tracked
Birding
Top-rated birding hotspots from the eBird community.
38 places tracked
Where to eat
Where to eat
Local spots for an easy dinner or a visit from family. Rough prices included.
Farmer's Table Boca Raton
Farmer's Table
This is the local go-to for fresh, wholesome food on North Military Trail. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with plenty of plant-forward plates next to the usual comfort dishes. It sits next to the Wyndham hotel and stays busy with regulars.
Approx. price
$$
Known for
Farm-fresh breakfast plates and seasonal bowls
Why it matters
An easy weekday lunch spot you can fold into a normal routine. Worth going on an off hour, since it fills up.
OpenTable, Best Fine Dining in Boca Raton
Casa D'Angelo
A long-running Italian fine-dining room that locals name first for a nice dinner out. Handmade pasta, veal, and fresh fish carry the menu, and the service feels old-school. It tops the area's fine-dining lists year after year.
Approx. price
$$$
Known for
Handmade pasta and veal
Why it matters
This is the special-occasion table for a lot of Boca families. Reservations go fast on weekends, so plan ahead.
Tripadvisor, Best Restaurants in Boca Raton
Cvi.Che 105
A Peruvian spot that sits at the top of the city's restaurant rankings. The ceviche and lomo saltado get the loudest praise, and the room has real energy. It is a good change of pace from the steakhouse-and-Italian crowd.
Approx. price
$$
Known for
Ceviche and lomo saltado
Why it matters
A different flavor when you want something lively and bright. Prices land in the middle, so it works for a regular night out.
Pickleball and rec
Pickleball in Boca Raton
Where to play, drop in, and meet people. Court times, fees, and how busy it gets.
Pickleball at the Park, City of Boca Raton
City of Boca Raton neighborhood court
The city keeps free public pickleball courts at several neighborhood parks, including Boca Tierra Park, Hidden Lake Park, Hillsboro El Rio Park, and Meadows Park. They are first-come and open to anyone. The city page lists each location and address.
Why it matters
A no-cost way to find a game close to home. Worth checking how busy your nearest court gets at peak hours.
Patch Reef Paddle & Racquet Club
Patch Reef Paddle & Racquet Club
A city-run racquet club tucked into 55-acre Patch Reef Park off Yamato Road. It has covered pickleball courts plus tennis, so you can play even in the midday sun. Staff run the desk and patrons book court time directly.
Why it matters
The covered courts are a real plus in Florida heat and quick rain. Worth calling ahead to learn court fees and busy times.
The Palms Indoor Pickleball
The Palms Indoor Pickleball
A dedicated indoor club with seven smooth courts, good lighting, clinics, and league play. It welcomes first-time players as well as folks who want to compete. Everything is air-conditioned, which matters in summer.
Why it matters
Indoor play means you are not chased off by heat or afternoon storms. Worth comparing membership and drop-in rates to the city courts.
Senior help and discounts
Help and discounts for Boca Raton seniors
Programs, classes, free city services, seasonal help, and useful local deals.
The Volen Center
The Volen Center
A nonprofit senior center serving older adults across Palm Beach County. It runs daily activities, meals, health services, and programs staffed by professionals and aides. It is a well-known name when people ask where seniors gather in Boca.
Why it matters
A real hub for company, meals, and help, not just a building. Worth calling to ask which programs fit you or a parent.
What’s coming up
What’s coming up in Boca Raton
Local events worth putting on the calendar. Check the host page for dates and parking before you go.
Boca Raton Seafood Festival, City Calendar
January 10, 2026
Noon to 8 p.m.
Boca Raton Seafood Festival
When
A seafood festival held at the Mizner Park Amphitheater, usually in January. Tickets run about ten dollars in advance, with food, drinks, and live entertainment on the lawn. It is an easy, casual day out downtown.
Why it matters
A low-cost way to spend a winter afternoon with neighbors. Worth buying in advance, since the gate price is higher.
Boca Raton GreenMarket, City Calendar
Saturdays, October to May
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Boca Raton GreenMarket
When
An open-air market the city runs on Saturday mornings, rain or shine, during the cooler months. You will find local produce, baked goods, and vendors in a relaxed downtown setting. It has been a weekend habit here for over twenty years.
Why it matters
A simple weekly routine that gets you outside and around people. Worth knowing it runs seasonally, roughly fall through spring.
Mizner Park Amphitheater Summer Concerts
Select Fridays, June 12 to August 7, 2026
evenings
Summer concerts at Mizner Park Amphitheater
When
The city puts on a free summer concert series at the Mizner Park Amphitheater, often with tribute bands on Friday nights. Doors open in the evening and you can bring a chair and settle in on the lawn. The amphitheater holds a big crowd.
Why it matters
Free music close to home is an easy summer night out. Worth getting there early on popular nights for a good spot.
Festival of the Arts BOCA
February 27 to March 8, 2026
Festival of the Arts BOCA
When
A multi-day arts festival at Mizner Park that brings well-regarded concerts, author talks, and performances each winter. The Centre for the Arts puts it on, and there is also a summer concert series called Sips and Sounds. It is one of the area's signature cultural events.
Why it matters
A reliable winter highlight if you like music and ideas. Worth watching for the season lineup, which is announced in October.
Boca Bacchanal, Boca Raton Historical Society
April 9 to 12, 2026
Grand Tasting 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Boca Bacchanal
When
Boca Raton's iconic wine and food festival, run by the Boca Raton Historical Society. The Grand Tasting takes over The Addison, an elegant historic venue, with chefs and vintners pouring and serving. It has run for more than two decades.
Why it matters
A fun spring tradition and a way to meet people who love food and wine. Worth buying tickets early, since the Grand Tasting sells out.
Worth knowing
Worth knowing about the area
City services, neighborhood updates, seasonal notes, and the everyday details that matter.
City of Boca Raton (myboca.us)
City services and hurricane season
The City of Boca Raton site is where you handle utilities, permits, parks, and storm updates. Hurricane season runs June through November, so the city posts preparation and evacuation information each year. It is worth bookmarking before summer.
Why it matters
Storm planning here is part of normal life, not a rare event. Worth reading the city's hurricane guidance before June, not during a warning.
City decisions
City decisions to watch
Council agendas, hearings, and public meetings that can change access, housing, services, or costs.
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser, Homestead
How property taxes work here
Palm Beach County handles property assessment and the homestead exemption. If Boca Raton is your permanent home, the homestead exemption can lower your taxable value and usually saves around seven hundred fifty to a thousand dollars a year. The county appraiser site explains who qualifies and how to file.
Why it matters
Filing for homestead is one of the bigger tax breaks for a full-time resident. Worth pricing the yearly tax bill, not just the home's sticker price.
Health and Medicare
Health and Medicare
Care, Medicare counseling, caregiver help, transportation, and the local senior support to line up.
Florida SHINE, Medicare Counseling
Free Medicare help through SHINE
Florida SHINE offers free, one-on-one Medicare counseling from trained volunteers. They help with Medicare, Medicaid, and other health insurance questions, and they do not sell anything. You can reach a counselor through the statewide helpline or a local site.
Why it matters
Plan choices get confusing, and this help is unbiased and free. Worth a call during open enrollment before you lock in a plan.
Upcoming events in Boca Raton
See all eventsTheater & film
6 PM
Amaturo Theater at Broward Center · Boca Raton, FL
School Of Rock: Ya Edition: A Summer Theater Camp Production
Amaturo Theater at Broward Center
Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme... You better get me to school on time! Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock: Young Actors Edition follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There h...
Theater & film
8 PM
Wells Hall at The Parker · Boca Raton, FL
Max Amini
Wells Hall at The Parker
Step into the electric world of comedy sensation Max Amini! Since bursting onto the scene in Los Angeles in 2002, he's captured the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. Thrilling audiences as a headline act, Max is armed with a fresh array of comedy delights for this extraordinary Fort Lauderdal...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Pompano Beach Amphitheatre · Boca Raton, FL
Men at Work w/ Toad the Wet Sprocket
Pompano Beach Amphitheatre
Music & concerts
7 PM
Pompano Beach Amphitheatre · Boca Raton, FL
Men at Work w/ Toad the Wet Sprocket
Pompano Beach Amphitheatre
Theater & film
8 PM
Wells Hall at The Parker · Boca Raton, FL
Max Amini
Wells Hall at The Parker
Step into the electric world of comedy sensation Max Amini! Since bursting onto the scene in Los Angeles in 2002, he's captured the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. Thrilling audiences as a headline act, Max is armed with a fresh array of comedy delights for this extraordinary Fort Lauderdal...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Revolution Live · Boca Raton, FL
Welcome to Destruction with Talk Dirty 2 Me
Revolution Live
Welcome to Destruction - Tribute to Guns N Roses will be coming to Revolution Live on Friday, July 17th with special guests Talk Dirty to Me - Tribute to Poison. This event is All Ages. Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. All support acts are subject to change without notice.
Common questions
What people ask before retiring in Boca Raton
Short answers to the questions most people ask first. The full source trail sits in the guide above and the sources panel below.
Is Boca Raton, FL a good place to retire?
Plenty of people do retire here, so it is a real option worth a look. What matters is whether the home costs, the health and senior support, the things to do, and the family side all fit your life. Not just how it ranks on a list somewhere.
Source: Boca Raton Recreation ServicesWhat costs should you check before moving to Boca Raton?
Price the month, not the postcard. Keep separate lines for home, property taxes, insurance, utilities, getting around, health, and everyday spending. A low-tax headline can quietly hide a high insurance bill, or the other way around.
Source: City of Boca RatonWhere do you find things to do in Boca Raton?
Start with parks and rec, the local event calendar, the visitor bureau, the senior center, and the restaurants people actually go to. The real question is whether they are close enough, and happen often enough, that you would use them all year. Not just visit once.
Source: Boca Raton Recreation ServicesWhat health and senior support matters in Boca Raton?
Look at Medicare counseling, the nearby hospitals, pharmacies, ways to get around, caregiver help, and one emergency contact. These can decide whether the move works, even when the rest of life looks great on paper.
Source: City of Boca RatonWhat should your family ask before you move to Boca Raton?
Talk through driving, airport access, local services, who to call in an emergency, care backup, home upkeep, and how often someone would be needed. The point is to see the move as a real support plan, not just a nice address.
Source: City of Boca RatonRetirement Life Score
A quick read on the life you would actually live.
Boca Raton scored across eight things that decide whether a move feels good: monthly affordability, home costs, restaurants and outings, activities, parks, health and senior support, weather, and getting around. The full numbers are below.
Boca Raton Retirement Life Score
66
Workable, verify carefully / 65-74
Support is the strongest daily-life fit. Weather is the piece to verify before treating the move as settled.
A city has useful strengths, but the guide is showing meaningful cost, access, weather, or evidence gaps.
Strongest fit: Health & support access
Verify first: Weather comfort
Everyday affordability
Counts a lot70/100
How the ordinary monthly life could feel once taxes, insurance, fees, utilities, meals, and errands are in view.
What’s good: Lower-tax signals, visible discounts or free programs, ordinary-cost dining and errands, and practical transportation backup.
What to check: High housing pressure, insurance or storm costs, HOA or assessment friction, resort pricing, and thin cost evidence.
Price the month, not the postcard.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center · Watch: Boca Raton Recreation Services · FL has no state income tax
Evidence weighed: Tax, housing, insurance, senior-service, transportation, and local deal sources.
Weight in the total: High weight
Home, taxes & insurance
Counts a lot49/100
Property taxes, assessments, homeowners insurance, storm exposure, maintenance, and local housing friction.
What’s good: Clear assessor or property-appraiser sources, homestead or senior relief signals, and plain-language housing-cost context.
What to check: Coastal or wildfire exposure, insurance pressure, high home prices, amenity fees, HOA or district assessments, and missing local tax sources.
Separate the house from the lifestyle.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: The Palms Indoor Pickleball · Watch: City of Boca Raton
Evidence weighed: County assessor, property appraiser, tax collector, insurance, emergency management, and housing sources.
Weight in the total: High weight
Restaurants & outings
80/100
Restaurants, coffee, arts, downtown meals, family visits, and low-friction places to go without over-planning.
What’s good: Specific restaurants, coffee shops, arts districts, downtown routines, visitor-hosting ideas, and source links that feel repeatable.
What to check: Only generic visitor copy, heavy seasonal crowds, hard parking, expensive dining signals, or no specific local outing ideas.
Look for repeatable evenings, not only famous spots.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Farmer's Table · Watch: Boca Raton Recreation Services
Evidence weighed: Restaurant sites, tourism boards, chambers, downtown groups, event venues, and local dining guides.
Weight in the total: Supporting weight
Activities & social calendar
85/100
Events, clubs, classes, pickleball, senior programs, volunteer options, and the weekly social rhythm.
What’s good: Dated events, parks and rec classes, senior-center programming, clubs, pickleball options, volunteer leads, and repeatable weekly activities.
What to check: Undated or stale calendars, few senior-friendly programs, heat or traffic timing issues, and no clear way to register or show up.
Make sure the week has more than errands.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center · Watch: City of Boca Raton
Evidence weighed: City calendars, recreation departments, senior centers, libraries, clubs, parks districts, and community event pages.
Weight in the total: Core weight
Parks & outdoor life
63/100
Parks, trails, beaches, gardens, preserves, water access, golf, and everyday outdoor routines.
What’s good: Specific parks, trails, beaches, gardens, water access, golf, outdoor classes, and low-friction places to be outside often.
What to check: Extreme heat, smoke, flooding, storm seasons, winter driving, crowding, parking friction, or thin park-level detail.
Check whether outdoor life works in the season you will actually live there.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Farmer's Table · Watch: City of Boca Raton
Evidence weighed: Parks departments, park districts, conservancies, recreation sources, tourism sources, and trail or beach authorities.
Weight in the total: Supporting weight
Health & support access
Counts a lot89/100
Medicare help, aging agencies, caregiver backup, transportation support, pharmacies, and local service depth.
What’s good: Area Agency on Aging, SHIP or SHINE counseling, senior services, caregiver support, transportation help, and credible health-resource depth.
What to check: Weak care-radius evidence, no benefits counseling source, unclear transportation backup, or hints that specialist access requires long drives.
Do not let a fun town hide a weak care radius.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: The Palms Indoor Pickleball · Watch: City of Boca Raton
Evidence weighed: Area Agencies on Aging, county health and human services, senior services, Medicare counseling, transit, and hospital or clinic sources.
Weight in the total: High weight
Weather comfort
31/100
Heat, storms, flooding, smoke, winter, seasonal swings, and how much resilience planning the move demands.
What’s good: Evidence that outdoor life works in ordinary seasons, plus clear planning sources for heat, storms, winter, smoke, or emergency readiness.
What to check: Sustained heat, hurricane or flood exposure, wildfire or smoke risk, winter driving, evacuation complexity, and missing resilience sources.
Plan the hard season, not the best week.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center · Watch: City of Boca Raton · 76F annual average, 235 sunny days
Evidence weighed: Emergency management, weather-resilience, utility, health, parks, insurance, and local government sources.
Weight in the total: Core weight
Getting around & family visits
65/100
Driving, parking, airport access, golf-cart life, visitor logistics, medical trips, and family backup.
What’s good: Airport or transit access, shuttle or senior transportation, walkable routines, golf-cart usefulness, and simple family-visit logistics.
What to check: Traffic, parking scarcity, seasonal congestion, night-driving issues, long medical trips, or no car-light backup.
Test the drive on an ordinary Tuesday.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Sugar Sand Park · Watch: City of Boca Raton
Evidence weighed: Transit agencies, airports, city transportation pages, senior services, tourism access pages, and guide items with location detail.
Weight in the total: Supporting weight
How we keep this current
Sources for Boca Raton
A mix of city pages, community calendars, senior services, council agendas, official tourism, restaurant sites, and registration pages. Every claim above links to where it came from.
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official / weekly
City of Boca Raton
The city site for resident services, departments, and notices.
official / weekly
Boca Raton Recreation Services
Where to check city parks, facilities, classes, and activities.
institutional / weekly
Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce
A handle on local restaurants, events, and what is happening around town.
official / weekly
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
Look up the real property tax and assessment on a home like the one you would buy.
official / weekly
Florida SHINE
Free Medicare counseling from the state, for you or a caregiver.
official / weekly
Florida Department of Financial Services
The state office for insurance questions and consumer protection, which matter on the coast.
community / weekly
Farmer's Table Boca Raton
Farm-to-table spot on N Military Trail, breakfast through dinner.
community / weekly
Tripadvisor, Best Restaurants in Boca Raton
Ranked local restaurant list, updated 2026.
community / weekly
OpenTable, Best Fine Dining in Boca Raton
Fine dining roundup including Casa D'Angelo and The Capital Grille.
official / weekly
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
City nature center with boardwalk, sea turtles, marine aquariums.
official / weekly
Sugar Sand Park Community Center
55-acre park with carousel, theatre, trails, science center.
community / weekly
Pondhawk Natural Area (Florida Hikes)
2.5 miles of loop trails through pine flatwoods near Blue Lake.
official / weekly
Pickleball at the Park, City of Boca Raton
City list of free public neighborhood park pickleball courts.
official / weekly
Patch Reef Paddle & Racquet Club
City-run racquet club in Patch Reef Park with covered pickleball courts.
community / weekly
The Palms Indoor Pickleball
Indoor club with 7 courts, clinics, and league play.
institutional / weekly
The Volen Center
Nonprofit senior center serving Palm Beach County older adults.
institutional / weekly
Festival of the Arts BOCA
Music, literature, and performance festival at Mizner Park.
institutional / weekly
Boca Bacchanal, Boca Raton Historical Society
Annual wine and food festival benefiting the Historical Society.
official / weekly
Boca Raton Seafood Festival, City Calendar
Seafood festival at Mizner Park Amphitheater, ticketed.
official / weekly
Boca Raton GreenMarket, City Calendar
Saturday morning open-air market run by the city.
official / weekly
Mizner Park Amphitheater Summer Concerts
Free city summer concert series with tribute bands.
official / weekly
City of Boca Raton (myboca.us)
Official city site for services, parks, and hurricane info.
official / weekly
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser, Homestead
County homestead exemption and property tax details.
institutional / weekly
Florida SHINE, Medicare Counseling
Free one-on-one Medicare and health insurance counseling.
institutional / weekly
Boca Raton Regional Hospital (Baptist Health)
Main hospital with ER, orthopedics, and advanced diagnostics.
Activities & recreation in Boca Raton
What there is to do here, with the sources.
The things people retire for, in Boca Raton. Each links to the full activity guide and the states that fit it.
The City of Boca Raton's Tennis and Pickleball facilities on Boca Club Blvd offer resident memberships at $250 annually, with non-resident rates also available; Palm Beach County parks maintain additional free first-come courts at several nearby locations. Patch Reef Park and Hillsboro El Rio Park are among the most active public pickleball spots in the area.
City of Boca RatonThe Volen Center at 1515 West Palmetto Park Road is Boca Raton's primary senior services hub, offering a wide range of activities for adults 50 and older along with care management and supportive services. The Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast coordinates evidenced-based wellness programs, legal services, and community connections across the county.
The Volen CenterThe Boca Raton Museum of Art at Mizner Park serves as the city's cultural anchor, with a fine art collection and an adjacent art school offering classes for adults. The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in nearby West Palm Beach, about 20 miles north, hosts Broadway touring shows, the Palm Beach Symphony, and the London Symphony Orchestra during its season.
Boca Raton Museum of ArtThe Intracoastal Waterway runs along Boca Raton's eastern edge and supports snook, redfish, and tarpon, with kayak and small boat access at Silver Palm Park. The Atlantic coast and offshore waters draw anglers for deeper-water species; a Florida saltwater fishing license is required for most ocean fishing and is available through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Published local price
Florida resident annual freshwater fishing license (age 64+ Silver Sportsman combo available at $13.50/yr)
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) · as of 2025Spanish River Park, a 95-acre oceanside park, has short nature trails through coastal hammock habitat and a tunnel under A1A leading to the beach. Patch Reef Park offers a shared-use paved trail designed for walking, running, and cycling in a neighborhood setting.
Published local price
Florida State Parks daily vehicle entrance fee (2-8 occupants); Individual Annual Entrance Pass $60/yr
Published range: $2 to $6.
Florida State Parks - Myakka River State Park Fees · as of 2025Silver Palm Park on the Intracoastal Waterway has two public boat launch ramps providing direct access to Lake Boca and the Intracoastal. Rentals for kayaks, paddleboards, and motorized vessels are available through multiple local outfitters serving both the Intracoastal and the nearby Atlantic.
Published local price
Florida annual vessel registration fee, Class 1 (16 to less than 26 feet); range covers Class A-1 through Class 3
Published range: $5.50 to $127.75.
Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) Vessel Registration Fee Chart · as of 2025Boca Raton Golf and Racquet Club, a city-operated facility at 17751 Boca Club Blvd, offers resident annual memberships at $350 and is open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset. Palm Beach County also operates Osprey Point Golf Course and Southwinds Golf Course within a short drive, both public layouts with county resident pricing.
City of Boca RatonThe Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in nearby Delray Beach encompasses six distinct historical garden styles, a well-regarded bonsai collection, and rotating exhibitions, and is one of Palm Beach County's most visited cultural and horticultural sites. The Deerfield Beach Arboretum, a few miles south, offers additional botanical walking trails for those drawn to native plants.
Morikami Museum and Japanese GardensGolf
Golf near Boca Raton
Courses around Boca Raton worth a round, with how to book each one.
Course profile
- Par
- 72
- Back tees
- 6,684 yds
- Round
- ~4h
City-owned redesign built for new and seasoned players · Kip Schulties
This is the city's own course, reworked into a fresh 18-hole layout that welcomes both new and seasoned players. You get a driving range, simulator, and on-site dining, with rates that stay reasonable for a regular round.
Opened 2019 · $$ · Slope 131
- Par
- 70
- Back tees
- 6,018 yds
- Round
- ~4h
Tree-lined county course with water on nearly every hole
Run by Palm Beach County and open to everyone, this tree-lined course brings water into play on nearly every hole. It is a certified Audubon sanctuary, so you may share the fairways with herons, otters, and the occasional iguana.
Opened 1977 · $$
- Par
- 71
- Back tees
- 6,253 yds
- Round
- ~4h
Historic 1926 Ross design at a landmark resort · Donald Ross
Open to members and registered resort guests, this is a piece of Boca history that traces back to a 1926 Donald Ross design. Generations of golfers have played these tropical fairways, and a stay at the resort is your ticket to walk in their steps.
Opened 1926 · $$$$ · Slope 133
Photo: Tbrjasmine, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Par
- 72
- Back tees
- 7,150 yds
- Round
- ~4h
Pinehurst-style layout with stone bridges and lagoons · Joe Lee, redesigned by Rees Jones
This private members club hosted the PGA Tour Champions season opener for many years, so the Old Course carries real tournament pedigree. A Rees Jones redesign gives it a northern, Pinehurst-like feel with stone bridges, lakes, and plenty of bunkering.
$$$$
Course profile
- Round
- ~2h
- On foot
- Walkable
Short coastal nine between the ocean and Intracoastal · Charles Ankrom
Tucked along A1A between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal, this short nine is an easy, walkable way to spend a morning. With holes from 64 to 227 yards it suits families, beginners, and anyone wanting a quick coastal round.
$