Delray Beach, Florida - A Very Special Travel Destination

Visit Delray Beach, Florida’s Arts Village

Home to more than 250 restaurants, galleries and boutiques, Atlantic Avenue is the heart of Delray Beach’s thriving downtown. Brick paved sidewalks lined by live oaks, royal palm trees and decorative street lamps create the ambiance of a charming “Village by the Sea” --- conveniently located just south of Palm Beach and minutes off I-95 (exit 51A). From the moment you arrive in Delray Beach, you’ll know it’s a special place!

History & Cultural Activities

Founded by American, European, African-American and Japanese settlers in the early 1900s, Delray Beach’s roots are firmly entrenched in the concept that cultural diversity is a pillar of the community. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is the only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to the living culture of Japan. The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum serves as a reminder of Delray’s humble beginnings, as do George Morikami’s roots in pineapple farming.

Downtown Events

Downtown Delray Beach showcases the Famous 100-Foot Christmas Tree and First Night New Year’s Eve Celebration. For many evenings each year, the streets of Downtown Delray Beach come alive with the sounds of music and the sights of art with events such as Art and Jazz, 5th Ave Jazz, July 4th Celebration, Delray Affair, GreenMarket and many more multi-cultural happenings. Delray Beach is home to professional golf facilities and host to various sporting events including International Tennis, USTA Davis and Fed Cup Tournaments at the City’s World-Class Tennis Center.

Shopping, Dining and Lodging

You don’t need to live in Delray Beach to enjoy its celebrated beaches, tropic ocean breezes and casual elegance. Visitors will find accommodations for every taste and budget. As a world-class destination, Delray Beach offers a wide range of options for your dining pleasure --- from numerous four- and five-star restaurants to family eateries. Savor fine dining along Atlantic Avenue, relax at brunch at an outdoor café or enjoy a light lunch on the beach.

Beaches, Parks and Other Fun Stuff

Bounded on the east by three miles of pristine Atlantic Ocean beachfront, Delray Beach features 12 city parks, marinas, bicycle and walking trails and a skateboard park. The American Orchid Society, Old School Square Cultural Arts Center, Cornell Museum of Art and History, Sandoway House Nature Center, Delray Beach Historical Society and Intracoastal Waterway Cruises are among Delray Beach’s many other appealing attractions and exhibits.