Minggu, 14 September 2014

Boca Raton Beach Holiday Guide

By Jony Mozen


This place is a coastal paradise where the stylish oceanfront homes of the wealthy mix with upscale shopping malls and boutiques. Boca Raton is to Florida what Malibu is for Californians on the west coast. Visitors seek out this place because of its fabulous two-mile stretch of pristine beach sand. It's a soul-stirring experience to stand on the beach here in the early morning, when there's no one else around but the seabirds and the dunes, and the only thing in sight is the vastness and shimmer of the Atlantic stretching away towards the horizon.

It's called Boca, and it's just a 40-mile hop from Miami. Those arriving by plane are just 20 minutes away at the airports on either side in Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. It's the nearest getaway from these big cities where people can kick back and enjoy the serene beauty with no crowds or buildings, and snooze on the beaches while soaking in the sun.

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 city parks on the oceanfront, right alongside the beaches. A day trip to the beach can therefore be combined with family outings and picnics for those who want to make use of the grills, picnic tables, playgrounds and restrooms. Red Reef is especially suited for those with little kids, since the waters are protected by a man-made reef a few feet offshore where children can be safely taught to swim and 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.

The south ends of Red Reef and South Beach parks are designated surfing areas. For other waterfront recreation, sports and fishing, the best place here is the South Inlet Park Beach. This is a county-managed park where people can fish and enjoy the view from the pier. It's also ideal for beach and water sports including windsurfing, jet skiing, sailboarding, volleyball, canoeing and kayaking.

Those seeking more such fun can drive over to Delray Municipal Beach. It's all about sports and recreation, with excellent facilities and conditions for swimming, snorkeling, sailing, surfing and windsurfing. It even has areas marked out for different activities like throwing Frisbees, flying kites and playing paddleball.

People who think of golf as their religion will bump into heaven at the oceanfront golf course. Art lovers will similarly be enthralled by the offerings of the Museum of Art, and nature enthusiasts will start thinking of the Daggerwing Nature Center as their new home. Families may also want to pencil in some time for Sugar Sand Park with its children's museum, science emporium and carousel.




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