Delray Beach, Florida is one of the most completely realized small-city destinations on Florida’s Gold Coast — a vibrant Palm Beach County community whose Atlantic Avenue downtown corridor delivers one of the most genuinely atmospheric pedestrian experiences in all of South Florida, with independent galleries, restaurants, and a beach at its eastern end. Wakodahatchee Wetlands is a jaw-dropping natural treasure, where roseate spoonbills, wood storks, and alligators are visible from a boardwalk that makes every other nature walk in the county feel ordinary. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens offers a completely unexpected world-class cultural experience rooted in the area’s fascinating early twentieth century history.
The dining scene on Atlantic Avenue is exceptional — 32 East delivers accomplished seasonal American fine dining, while Tramonti serves beautifully crafted handmade pastas and Italian classics that make it one of the most beloved restaurants in all of Palm Beach County, making Delray Beach one of South Florida’s most rewarding culinary destinations.