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BOCA RATON VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Outdoor Recreation in Boca Raton |
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| Swimming, surfing, sailing,
boating, canoeing, parasailing, jet skiing, fishing, hiking
and biking — these are all great ways to enjoy the scenic
outdoors in Boca Raton. |
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Walking, Hiking and Biking
Fishing
Water Sports
Tennis
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
John U. Lloyd Beach State Park
Pan-American State Park
Oleta River State Park
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Everglades National Park |
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| Walking, Hiking and Biking |
| Boca Raton beaches are highly
pedestrian-friendly as all motorized vehicles are charged
parking fees on beachfront parks. Enjoy the trails at the
Spanish River Park on the oceanfront park and take a picnic
break in its green grasslands. Boca Raton has a Runners
Walkers Meet every week and an active Bicycle Club. Join in
or chart your own course through the various trails along
the beach, waterfront or in the Loxahatchee Recreational
Area. Your 4-legged friend can even join in the fun at
Mizner Bark, the Boca Raton Dog Park. |
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| Fishing |
| A wide variety of
sport fishing awaits you at Boca Raton. Lake Okeechobee, one
of the largest freshwater lakes in the country, is located
nearby and offers great bass fishing. Take a charter boat or
drift your own boat out into the ocean for some great
saltwater fishing. Freshwater fishing requires a license,
but saltwater fishing does not as long as you fish from
land, a pier or a bridge. Temporary 12-month, 7-day and
3-day fishing licenses are available for nonresidents.
Children under the age of 16 do not need a license to fish
in Florida. |
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| Water Sports |
| Swimming, surfing, sailing, boating,
canoeing, parasailing, jet skiing—these are all great ways
to enjoy the waters at Boca Raton. Varieties of watercrafts
are available for hire and you can take organized tours as
well. If diving, snorkeling and scuba diving is what excites
you, go to Moray Bend, a 58-foot dive spot about three
quarters of a mile off Boca Inlet. You can also visit an
interactive dive site at the Boca Raton Aqua
Zoo. |
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| Tennis |
| The Boca Raton Tennis Center has 10 lighted
courts, with 6 being clay and 4 being plexicushion, Patch
Reef Tennis Center has 17 plexicushion courts, and the
Racquet Center has 26 clay courts and 12 lighted
plexicushion courts.
Non-permit holders may reserve use of the Boca Raton
Tennis Center and the Patch Reef Tennis Center at 8 AM of
the day of play. Lockers and showers are available. The
centers open at 7:30 AM daily. Closing hours vary. Clay
courts are closed daily from 12:30 to 3 PM for
maintenance. The Racquet Center allows non-permit holders to reserve
courts 2 days in advance by calling after 1:00 PM. Walk-ins
are welcome on a "court available" basis. |
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| Hugh Taylor Birch State Park |
| Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, a few minutes
from Boca Raton, is a great place to watch birds and
wildlife, especially wading birds, hawks, ducks and turtles.
A short walk from beachside shops and condominiums, Hugh
Taylor Birch’s former estate preserves 4 distinct natural
communities. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the
Intracoastal Waterway, the park is an excellent place to
rent a canoe and paddle along a mile-long freshwater lagoon
or fish from the seawall. Nature lovers can hike along 2
short trails and learn about local plants and wildlife.
Bicyclists and skaters can use the paved park road. Visitors
can access the beach via the pedestrian tunnel. Picnic areas
overlook the channel; pavilions with water and electricity
are available for rent. The Terramar visitor center features
the area's natural and cultural history. The park is open
from 8 AM until sundown, year-round. |
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| John U. Lloyd Beach State Park |
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Lloyd Beach State Park is a perfect place for spending time
at the beach or going on a family picnic. The park offers
fishing from the rock jetties, canoeing, swimming and
boating. The park has one of the easiest and most
interesting shore dives in the area. Equipped with 2 boat
ramps, there is easy access to the ocean through the Port
Everglades Inlet. The mangrove-lined waterway is a scenic
place to canoe, observe bird life and take photographs. At
the Loggerhead Café, you can eat lunch or grab a quick snack.
Rentals of canoes, kayaks, paddleboats, sailboats, pontoon
boats, gazebos, barbecue grills and volleyballs are
available. The park is open from 8 AM until sundown,
year-round. |
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| Pan-American State Park |
| Spanish River Park opens by 8 AM and closes
at sundown, 7 days a week. The picnic area of the park is
equipped with grills, tables and restrooms, all available on
a first-come basis. Access to the beach and Atlantic Ocean
is available. Lifeguards are on duty year-round between the
hours of 9 AM and 5 PM. Hours are extended during the summer
months. Swimming in the lagoon and Intracoastal Waterway is
prohibited. Fishing in the Intracoastal Waterway is a fun
way to spend a day in the park. No fishing license is
required for saltwater fishing from the shoreline. Surf
fishing in swimming areas from 9 AM to 5 PM is prohibited.
Please do not feed the animals in the park. Pets and
alcoholic beverages are not allowed in any area of the
park. |
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| Oleta River State Park |
| Florida's largest urban park, Oleta River
State Park, is located on Biscayne Bay in the Miami metropolitan area. While the park is best known for miles of
off-road bicycling trails, it also offers kayaking,
swimming, fishing, bird watching and picnicking. The park’s
butterfly garden may provide the peaceful afternoon you
need. The Blue Moon Outdoor Center, the park’s visitor
center, rents kayaks, canoes and bikes. The park has a
loaner system for bicycle helmets. The Blue Marlin serves
smoked fish and wraps. The park is open from 8 AM until
sundown, year-round. |
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| John D. MacArthur Beach State Park |
| Park visitors can participate in a variety
of recreational activities, including kayaking, fishing,
bird watching, and snorkeling. Bird watching, guided reef
tours, sea turtle watching and butterfly walks are only part
of the special activities offered to visitors. The William
T. Kirby Nature Center in the park has exhibits, displays
and a theater to help interpret the barrier island's diverse
plant and animal communities. The park is open from 8 AM
until sundown, year-round. The entrance fee is $4 vehicle
with a maximum of 8 people each. |
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| Everglades National Park |
Crossing the southern tip of the Florida
peninsula and most of Florida Bay, Everglades National Park
is the only subtropical preserve in North America. It
contains both temperate and tropical plant communities, as
well as marine and estuarine environments. The park is known
for its rich bird life, particularly the roseate spoonbill,
the wood stork, the great blue heron and a variety of
egrets. The Everglades is also the only place in the world
where alligators and crocodiles live side by side.
Designated a World Heritage Site, an International Biosphere
Reserve and a Wetland of International Importance, the
Everglades is a natural wonder.
When visiting the park, be sure to stop by the Ernest F.
Coe Visitor Center at the main entrance of the park. There
you can view the film "Everglades: River of Life," which was
produced by Discovery Communications in partnership with the
National Park Foundation and National Park Service. The Coe
Visitor Center is open year-round. The park has 2 other
visitor centers, the Shark Valley Visitor Center and the
Gulf Coast Visitor Center. Hours for the centers vary.
The park itself is open all year, with the main entrance
near Homestead and Florida City open 24 hours a day. Entry
fees are $5 for pedestrians and cyclists for 7 days.
Individuals 16 years and under are admitted free of charge.
Private vehicle entry is $10 per vehicle, also good for 7
days. |
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