DELRAY BEACH VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Why Vacation in Delray Beach |
| Located in southern Palm Beach County on Florida's Atlantic coast, Delray Beach offers an ambience of culture and sophistication in a heady combination, with the sand and surf of the beach. Reserve a vacation rental for yourself and let the magic of this place cast a spell on you. |
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Delray Beach Vacation Rental Information |
| The abundance of Delray Beach vacation rentals will surely take you by surprise. You can choose between vacation condos, apartments, villas, townhomes, cottages and homes. You will find charming Bermuda style cottages and modern condos, sprawling beachside homes and well-equipped townhomes—an entire range of vacation rentals at Delray Beach. Usually, Delray Beach vacation rentals face |
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| the ocean and the Intra-coastal Waterway, though you will also find some tucked away in quieter parts of town.The most commonly available vacation rentals are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom condos and apartments that usually sleep 2 to 4 people, but you can also find rentals with an extra room that can fit an extra 2 people. 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom vacation villas and beachfront houses that sleep 4 to 8 people and large vacation homes for groups are also available. Pool and club access, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry, 24-hour security and car parking are some of the amenities that are commonly available in Delray Beach vacation rentals. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Delray Beach |
| Check for the minimum rental period, as many Delray Beach Florida vacation rentals require a minimum of 2 or 3 months' stay. Discounted rates are usually available for long-term rentals of 4 months or more and for off-season months in the fall. Check for pet-friendliness, cleaning fees and deposit requirements. Some rentals may even require you to provide a reference. |
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Must See in Delray Beach |
Art aficionados cannot afford to miss Annual Delray Affair, which is one of the South Florida's oldest and largest outdoor arts, crafts and entertainment festival. If you happen to be a history and culture buff, visits to Cornell Museum of Art and Cason Cottage Museum are simply inevitable.
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Sights and Attractions in Delray Beach |
| Whether you are a culture buff or looking for an international cultural experience or seeking an intimate date with the nature – you will never be bereft of choices at Delray Beach Florida.
• Cornell Museum of Art
• Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
• Cason Cottage Museum
• Wakodahatchee Wetlands
• Sandoway House Nature Center
• Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge |
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Outdoor Recreation in Delray Beach |
| Swim, snorkel, dive, surf, sail and ski on the lovely Atlantic waters, or go for fishing in its salty waters. There are plenty of active pursuits in here, you can choose walking and hiking as well.
• Beach Activities and Water Sports
• Fishing
• Walking and Hiking |
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Golfing in Delray Beach |
| Delray Beach Golf Club, designed by Donald Ross is one of the finest public golf courses in the country and offers leagues, lessons and special programs and packages. The Lakeview Golf Course is a par 60 executive course. Other courses in the area include Kings Point Golf Courses, Villa del Ray, Sherwood Park Golf Club and Polo Trace. |
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Delray Beach Fairs and Festivals |
Annual Delray Affair is one of South Florida's oldest and largest outdoor arts, crafts and entertainment festival venues. Stretching along Atlantic Avenue over 10 city blocks and side streets, it features top-notch artists and craftspersons, home cooked foods and non-stop entertainment, as well as strolling entertainers from 10 AM to 6 PM. The Delray Affair is always held the weekend after Easter.
You can also check out the bevy of other events on Atlantic Avenue, like Jazz on the Avenue, Summer Nights on the Avenue, Roots Cultural Festival, Harvest Fest, Garlic Festival and Gallery Stroll.
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Dining and Nightlife in Delray Beach |
Tex-Mex, Italian, Continental, Asian, Mediterrean, French, American—you name it and it's there to please your gastronomic desires in Delray Beach. For an exciting nightlife, you have plenty of choice in the several lounges, bars, jazz clubs and clubs along Atlantic Avenue. You will find that the hip set from Palm Beach, Los Olas in Ft. Lauderdale and even South Beach also come down to Delray Beach to party.
Caldwell Theatre Company offers several productions a season for those interested in the arts. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8 PM, with select Sunday performances at 7 PM. Matinees are offered at 2 PM on Wednesday, Sunday, and select Saturdays.
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Shopping in Delray Beach |
Find hundreds of antique shops, galleries, clothing boutiques, jewelry stores, home and fashion accessories, children's clothing, craft shops and gift shops on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach Florida. Several flea markets in and around Delray Beach are great for picking up curios. A haven for artists, Delray Beach is a great place to shop for original art. From winter to spring, the Saturday Green Market features a cornucopia of fresh produce and entertainment.
Ten minutes away in Boca Raton is Mizner Park, a unique shopping destination featuring courtyards with fountains, beautiful landscaping, designer clothing and accessories and art galleries. Or visit the nearby communities of Palm Beach and Ft. Lauderdale for a look at the great shops there.
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Best Times to Visit Delray Beach |
Delray Beach enjoys a semi-tropical climate. It is hot and humid in summer and it rains nearly every day. Summer temperatures range between 70º F at the minimum and 90º F to the maximum. The winter weather is perfect, with dry and sunny days. The winter day temperature stays at around 75º F and night temperature rarely drops below 57º F. With winter surf temperatures at a comfortable 75º F, it is the ideal time to enjoy water activities at Delray Beach.
Winter is the most pleasant time of the year to visit Delray Beach, though the beach combers love summer as well, and so would you, if you like it hot. |
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Time Zone for Delray Beach |
| Eastern Standard Time |
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Getting To and Around Delray Beach |
Palm Beach International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport are the nearest access points to Delray Beach.
The Tri-Rail System can help you get from place to place in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Once in Delray Beach, you can use the Palm Tran bus system or rent a car, bicycle or boat to get around. |
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