Looking for the best things to do in Boca Raton? This upscale Palm Beach County city pairs beautiful beaches with the dining, shopping and culture of Mizner Park. Locals point to the beaches and Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Mizner Park and its amphitheater, and the Boca Raton Museum of Art.
Things to do in Boca Raton
The Beaches & Gumbo Limbo
South Beach Park, Red Reef Park (snorkeling) and Spanish River Park, plus the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center with its sea turtles and boardwalks.
Mizner Park
Boca’s open-air heart — restaurants, shops, the Boca Raton Museum of Art, and an amphitheater for concerts and events.
Parks & Nature
Sugar Sand Park, Daggerwing Nature Center, and miles of trails and green space.
Things to do in Boca Raton at night
Mizner Park leads for dining, drinks and concerts, with more restaurants and lounges across the city’s polished downtown.
Free things to do in Boca Raton
- The beaches and Red Reef snorkeling
- Gumbo Limbo boardwalks
- Strolling Mizner Park
What Boca Raton locals actually recommend
The best beach parks, Mizner restaurants worth it, what’s on at the amphitheater — that comes from people who live here. On Neighborhood Nurturers’ Boca Raton community, real neighbors answer “what should I actually do this weekend?” Join your Boca Raton neighbors free →
Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in Boca Raton?
Hit the beaches (South Beach Park, Red Reef for snorkeling, Spanish River Park), visit Gumbo Limbo Nature Center and its sea turtles, and enjoy dining, shopping and the Museum of Art at Mizner Park.
What is Mizner Park in Boca Raton?
An upscale open-air center with restaurants, shops, the Boca Raton Museum of Art, and an amphitheater that hosts concerts and events — the social heart of the city.
What are free things to do in Boca Raton?
The beaches and Red Reef snorkeling, the Gumbo Limbo boardwalks, and strolling Mizner Park are all free.
Is Boca Raton worth visiting?
Yes — for its beaches, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, and the dining-and-culture scene at Mizner Park, it’s a polished Palm Beach County destination.