The opportunity to live the high life on Florida’s fashionable Atlantic coast is a major perk for guests in Boca Raton vacation rentals. Finding your perfect home from home is just the start of your dream vacation. The moment you set foot on the sugar-sand beach or dip your toe in the sparkling ocean, you'll be hooked. Sun-seekers and jet-setters have been hotfooting it to this stylish resort since the 1920s, when the visionary architect Addison Mizner began constructing the grand hotels and mansions that were to transform a South Florida backwater into one of Florida’s hottest properties.
A visit to the Boca Raton Museum of Art makes an interesting diversion on your walk through Mizner Park. The permanent collection displays works by many of the greatest America artists of the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as paintings by European masters including Degas, Matisse, and Picasso. West African art and modern sculpture are also represented, along with a rotating program of temporary exhibitions. The “Music in the Museum” series presents classical music concerts, while art workshops introduce children and young adults to creative techniques.
Addison Mizner’s ambitious vision can still be glimpsed in the buildings in downtown Boca Raton that survive from his heyday. Many of these are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places as prime examples of Mediterranean Revival design. The architect’s original administrative offices have been converted into an upscale shopping mall. A self-guided walking tour of Mizner Park offers an introduction to his unmistakable design style in a new development of restaurants and cultural venues, while the opulent Boca Raton Resort & Club is an iconic oceanfront landmark, known as the “pink hotel” for its flamboyant color wash.
In common with its Palm Beach County neighbors, Boca Raton benefits from a famously benevolent climate. The warm, sunny weather continues throughout the year, with the temperature seldom dropping below the high 70s. Even in winter, Boca Raton vacation rentals with a pool and sun deck are the first to be snapped up. Thunderstorms are most likely during the hottest months of June through September, refreshing the tropical plants and trees that thrive in the shady city parks and landscaped gardens of Boca Raton vacation rentals near the beach.
The Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex takes its name from the native tree that abounds throughout the site. This natural park encompasses 20 acres of protected barrier island, featuring indoor and outdoor aquariums, a boardwalk trail and observation tower, a butterfly garden, and a museum. The island’s sandy beaches provide ideal nesting sites for sea turtles, and Gumbo Limbo’s long-established conservation and rehabilitation program has worked wonders to protect these endangered creatures. A scenic stroll from downtown Boca Raton vacation rentals through South Beach Park leads you to the park’s oceanfront boardwalk.
Fly into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL), the closest airport, located 19.6 mi (31.6 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Boca Raton, FL (BCT), which is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.
If you're traveling by train, the main station is Boca Raton Station.
Kids can experience a wide range of activities in Boca Raton. Vacation rentals can be found near places like Tradewinds Park, a park with a disc golf course, fishing lake, kiddie train rides, stables, and a butterfly farm, and Spanish River Park, a family-friendly city park with picnic areas, swimming, and nature trails. You'll also like Butterfly World, a vibrant venue with a botanical garden filled with butterflies and birds and an insect museum.
Whatever your getaway needs, you'll find a rental in or around Boca Raton that fits you like a glove. These are some of our favorites:
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Whether you're looking for a log cabin for a break with your buddies or a family vacation, we have the perfect property for you. Consider one of these wonderful vacation rentals in or near Boca Raton and enjoy being surrounded by nature for a while:
If you've been busier than an ant in a picnic basket, you deserve a break for a few days. Leave work early on Friday and head to one of these weekend getaways in or near Boca Raton:
Studio apartments are a simple yet stylish choice, perfectly suited for one or two guests. Spend your days familiarizing yourself with your new surroundings and your nights resting up in your comfy hideaway. These getaways in or near Boca Raton will tick all the boxes:
From simple apartments to large vacation rentals, Vrbo has your whirlwind escape sorted. Here are just two of our most popular picks in and around Boca Raton:
Nothing says "I love you" like a romantic weekend together. If you're eager to spend a couple of evenings away with your beloved, we've got some romantic getaways in and around Boca Raton that will sweep you off your feet:
If you're in search of somewhere to reconnect with your nearest and dearest this vacation, you're going to need somewhere spacious. These mansions for rent in or near Boca Raton will fit your whole crew while doing it in serious style:
Big groups mean massive fun. They also mean finding someplace that'll comfortably fit your whole crew. Browse our large group vacation rentals in or around Boca Raton and get everyone together under the same roof:
Nothing spells fun like a pool. Blow up your inflatable flamingo and check out these rental houses in or near Boca Raton that come with this vacation must-have:
Boca Raton has a tropical monsoon climate, with average summertime temperatures hovering between 80 ºF and 85 ºF. But there's no need to wait until summer to visit. Check out the search bar at the top of the page and adjust the filters to find the ideal Boca Raton vacation rental and plan your escape for any time of year.
Whether your ideal escape is high in the mountains or by the beach, you'll enjoy it even more if you share it with people you love. Choose one of these large family vacation rentals in or near Boca Raton and bring the whole crew:
If you're eager to sightsee, there are loads of family-friendly attractions close by to put on your wish list. Rapids Water Park, Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society and Lion Country Safari are fine places to start.