The Beach at the Doorstep ...or almost!

There are, of course, other options for the Sports or daily Free-time, but being in Florida and not going at least once to the beach should be punishable.

As the name suggests, Delray Beach is by the ocean and has a long, sandy beach that is very calm when there are no adverse weather conditions.

The best relatively secluded place to go is the beach located south of Delray's  Seagate Beach Club. From this point on, there are only residential homes, no hotels nor other crowded facilities.

You'll have to drive 15 minutes to Anchor Park where there is a public parking lot. Be attentive to the signs that say "To the A1A" road. This route will avoid the busy part of Atlantic Ave in the downtown area.

Park the car there and go to the beach walking south. Soon you'll leave behind the beach chairs of the Seagate Club and you'll have a beautiful Florida beach for yourself.


Practical Tips

Distance: 5 mi, about 15 minutes.

Avoid Atlantic Ave in downtown.

If you are coming from the North and have a pale skin, be sure you bring plenty of sun protection lotion. Here in Florida the sun really beats down hard.

Be aware that during the rainy season storms are more probable in the afternoon.

Check the weather  especially the rip currents forecast. Rip currents kill more people in Florida during an average year than hurricanes, tornadoes and lightning combined. See here how to react.