About Boca Raton

Boca Raton is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida incorporated in May, 1925. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 74,764; the 2006 population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 86,396. However, the majority of the people under the postal address of Boca Raton, about 200,000 in total, are not actual residents of municipal Boca Raton. This is due to the county's stringent annexation laws passed in 2004. It is estimated that on any given day, there are roughly 350,000 people in the city itself.

Timezone

Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Currency

$USD United States Dollar

Local Law

For information on the local law of Boca Raton

Weather

For weather forecasts and averages in Boca Raton click here: Boco Raton Weather

Places to eat in Boca Raton

Tiramisu

Family owned and operated for over 13 years. Chef and owner Tommy Kabashi serves up French and Northen Italian Cuisine that is not ordinary, but extraordinary! This warm and romantic restaurant features full bar and menu such as Escargot, French Onion Soup, Duck L'Orange, Rack of Lamb, Frog Legs, Homemade Gnochi and Veal Chop Valdostana.

The Melting Pot

Fondue is a fun and interactive dining experience - and for more than three decades, The Melting Pot has defined the niche across the American dining scene. At The Melting Pot, fondue truly becomes a memorable four-course dining experience where patrons can dip into something different - and discover all the ingredients for a unique dining experience including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, fine wines and signature fondue dinners.

Seasons 52

Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar that invites guests to discover the sensational flavors of a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international wine list in a casually-sophisticated ambiance.

Bonefish Grill

Enjoy modern interpretations of market fresh fish, grilled specialties and big city cocktails in the rich, sophisticated ambiance of your local Bonefish Grill.

Things to do

Gumbo Limbo Nature Centre

For information on the Gumbo Limbo Nature Centre, please click here

Boca Raton Museum Of Art

If you like a bit of culture with your vacation, then the Boca Raton Museum Of Art is perfect, offering a wide range of educational programs, lectures, gallery tours, and studio art classes.

Boomers

Designed for the children with plenty to keep them amused such as bowling, bumber cars, game room, go karts, laser tag and much, much more. Follow the link for the website.

How to get around / Transport

The best way to get around is through car hire in Boca Raton - read car hire reviews at rentacars.co.uk

Where to stay

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Tourist information / links to tourist board

For more information on tourism in Boca Raton