More about Boca Raton
Entertainment
From live concerts and international art exhibits to outdoor festivals and world-class museums, Boca Raton's dynamic cultural scene offers unique experiences for all ages. Boca Raton has five miles of beautiful Atlantic coastline and 49 parks with 1,650 acres of recreational space to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle. One of the first cities in the U.S. to adopt a tree protection ordinance, the City of Boca Raton boasts landscapes with endless nature trails, green spaces and waterfront activities.
Business
Boca Raton also has a thriving business community that was pioneered from the development of the personal computer (PC) at the Boca Raton-based IBM campus in 1967. Today, over 30 corporate headquarters, from innovative startups to large corporations, call the City of Boca Raton home. The Boca Raton Airport offers a customs facility that welcomes travelers from all over the world, conveniently putting them minutes away from business centers, entertainment, world-class dining and one of South Florida’s top luxury shopping malls that features a mix of upscale specialty shops and department stores.
Education
Boca Raton has three nationally ranked universities and an abundance of A-rated public and private K-12 schools that ingrain education, research and innovation into the community. With a homegrown, educated workforce to build from, entrepreneurs and startups thrive in Boca Raton’s climate.
Business
A true “full service” city, Boca Raton is consistently recognized for having one of the lowest property tax rates for a full-service city in Florida. The City of Boca Raton offers a unique and unparalleled quality of life you can only truly experience when you are here. Welcome home.
Dining & Shopping
The City of Boca Raton is known for its dining and shopping. The City has restaurants of all types and sizes - with dining experiences from very upscale, to upscale, to casual eateries.
Boca is famous for it's shopping, rom national department stores to trendy boutiques and specialty shops.
The following are some of the major shopping areas in Boca
- Downtown Boca - Wonderful, walkable, and filled with things to do, A hub for entrepreneurs, visitors, and friendly locals.
- Mizner Park - A European style enclave, in Downtown Boca, over 40 great shops & dining spots, luxury residences and an iPic movie theater.
- Town Center at Boca Raton – One of South Florida’s top luxury shopping destinations with an outstanding mix of upscale and elite specialty shops along with your favorite Mall stores in an indoor environment.
- Royal Palm Place - Features international restaurants, boutiques, salons, offices, services, entertainment & 185 luxury rental residencies.
- Shops at Boca Center - Offers an exclusive collection of upscale boutiques, fine and casual dining, popular nightlife and the Marriott Hotel all in the heart of Boca Raton.
- Glades Plaza - Shopping & dining destinations with an incredible boutique & upscale designer specialty retailers.