Downtown Delray is fantastic with lots of activities for the whole family. The big art festivals pulled me here throughout the years although recent renovations and the influx of new business have made this area the new Mizner Park or Las Olas. The beach area is nice but my wife and I prefer to take the weekends to walk and burn off unwanted calories while shopping on Atlantic Ave. Some of the main attractions are the Cornell Art Museum, Pineapple Grove, Old School Square, Roccos Tacos, Farmhouse Kitchen, Delray Marketplace and the newly renovated Sunday Village. Parking is a major concern, but after circling the area there are parking garages, private lots and city managed lots. Beware: You will get a citation if you parallel park in front of the restaurants along Atlantic Ave without paying online. Lots of violation tickets on the windshields of vehicles. read more

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Downtown Delray Beach is an energetic area that combines shopping, the beach, dining, the arts and culture. It's got a nice nightlife with plenty of good restaurants, live music and outdoor bars. Atlantic Ave is the main street the stretches from I95 to the beach and it's walkable. Parking can be a problem. There's a free ( before 4) lot at Old School Square and also some street parking by the police station and library. There's pay by the hour lots and all day parking for a fee once you pass Swinton. Pineapple Grove is the arts district with public art and Galleries. Plan an evening at the Arts Garage for some music or comedy. I did notice there are a lot of empty store fronts and in my last visit everything past the railroad tracks closed around 9:30 and that was a Saturday night. Not to worry, there are plenty of good restaurants and a vibrant night life open from Swinton to the railroad tracks. read more

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So much fun today in downtown Delray Beach. Parked behind the Silverballs Arcade at the Railroad Parking Lot for a max of 4 hours for only $8.00. Went to the Old School Square and checked out the Cornell's Art Museum. Had brunch at the Farmhouse then walked to the Sunday Village and had ice cream for dessert while browsing a few boutiques. Thankfully it was great cool weather to wander two miles. read more

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What must have been a cute beach town years back has exploded into a top of the line beach town. Prices are not cheap here. Beach chair rentals @$40 a day( bring a beach blanket/towel) restaurant prices the same as midtown Manhattan ( basic sushi rolls at $19) but the night life and restaurant scene is cool. A mixture of transplants, tourists and native Floridians. There's a lot of Al fresco dining ( make that reservation or it's tough). Yes I'll be back it's the daily nightlife draw of open air bars and live music read more

Delray has come a long way since the 80s and 90s. Want to visit a "quaint" beach town with great restaurants and a bit of a night life but you don't want to go to Miami or Fort Lauderdale, visit Delray Beach in South Florida. It's located between Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. You can fly either to Fort Lauderdale or West Palm beach airports. It's an inviting cute town with lots to offer such as golf, arts, festivals, museums, great food and a night life. Walking is easy in the downtown area but if you don't feel like walking, download the FreeBee app to hail a ride in an energy efficient transportation/ride around town. read more

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In the 1980's the downtown was blighted and there was a forty percent vacancy rate. The Community Redevelopment Agency was created in 1985 and they fixed the traffic problems and restored the historic buildings. Concerned citizens got together and raised seven million dollars to restore the city's first elementary school and high school into what is now called Old School Square. The 1903 elementary school building was turned into the Cornell Museum of Art and History in 1990 and the 1925 high school auditorium became the Crest Theatre in 1993. Also in 1993 the City Of Delray Beach was awarded the honor of being named an All-American City by the National Civic League for their restoration of the downtown area. In 2001 Atlantic Ave underwent a major renovation and started it's incarnation as a spot for night life. Today you can visit an array of bars, restaurants, art galleries, and shops. One of the reasons I love Delray Beach is it is a city that celebrates it's history while looking to it's future. One of my favorite historic buildings in the downtown is the Colony Hotel which was built in 1926 during Florida's land boom years. The Spanish Colonial style hotel was first named the Alterep Hotel. The grand hotel was only open a few years before the Great Depression struck and it was abandoned. It ended up being saved by a happy accident. Honeymooners George and Agnes Boughton ended up in Delray Beach after opting to not take a planned cruise out of Key West. The fell in love with the hotel and bought it in 1935, renaming it the The Colony. The couple restored the hotel to it's former glory and it is still in operation today. Lining the avenue are both cheap eats and fine dining. You can eat at the Office, Buddha Sky Bar, Johnnie Brown's, Gary Rack's Farmhouse Kitchen, Park Tavern, Rocco's Tacos, Big Al's Steaks, and Cabana El Ray. Shops sell jewelry, clothes, home goods, accessories. Art galleries and coffee and ice cream shops can also be found here. At the other end of the avenue is the historic Blue Anchor Pub, a 19th century pub transported here from England. Across the street is Veterans Park, a lovely place to sit and watch the yachts cruise down the Intracoastal. Atlantic Ave ends at the ocean so you can take a stroll on the beach after shopping and eating. Free parking is non existent in the downtown so prepare to pay for metered parking if you are lucky enough to find it. In not there is a city garage next to the IPIC. Delray Beach has changed from a fish packing and pineapple processing district in it's early history to a downtown destination filled with innovative restaurants, art, and culture. Downtown truly has something for everyone to enjoy. read more

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Drove through Del Ray it's so cute! Lined with restaurants and lots of retired people literally just enjoying every evening out and about. There was not a single restaurant that was not filled to the brim of people eating! read more

Downtown Delray Beach. What can I say? It will take you one visit to love this downtown. I strongly suggest you plan your activities before arriving as there is so much to see. It's an easy walk to the beach also. You will find every type of food, a dozen icecream and dessert shoppes, small shoppes, big shoppes, a giant food hall, iMax theater and pretty much anything your heart desires. Oh and all the locals enjoy eating and hanging out here too. We really don't need to go anywhere else. Downtown Delray Beach has it all. read more

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Love this little city by the beach. Great restaurants and awesome beach! The people are so happy and friendly. Love to visit on Sundays for a great brunch and walk on the beach afterwards. Visit at night for live music and spectacular dining. read more

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Love this beachside town! Lively but chill atmosphere, great restaurants, bars and shops. I've been to a couple of wonderful festivals here. The Bacon & Bourbon Festival (now in Wellington) and the Garlic Festival. And you're only about a mile, if that, from the beach. Go pay this quaint beachside town a visit, I'm sure you'll love it too. read more

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Delray's a fantastic town. It is much more down to earth than Palm Beach and there are plenty more affordable stores. The beach is absolutely beautiful and people are friendly. It's "the city by the sea". I'd say stroll around, look at the stores (there are many of them) and maybe take a walk on the beach. Things are leisurely and the weather is often wonderful. Delray also has a stunning library. There are plenty of places to eat and every type of place imaginable. There is also every type of store imaginable. And it doesn't have the frantic pace of Miami or Fort Lauderdale nor the ultra upscale opulence of Palm Beach. I love Delray and recommend spending some time there. It maybe my favorite place in the world. read more

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We have been living in Delray for more than three years, and love going to beach and downtown. Except this past week we went for early drinks and dinner. there was plenty of parking as it was still early. I use the parking app which is very convenient and easy to use, and no reason to look at signs as i have the area comes up auto. Except when we came out i had a ticket on my car.. for parking in Valet spot .. there is a small sign about no parking in valet 5-10 . When i contacted to appeal ticket i was told the app should be giving me warnings and it absolutely didn't. The parking patrol absolutely is aware as they obviously run from valet to valet spots to ticket people as my ticket was done at 5:15. and they are aware that i had paid for parking til about 6:00. They suck!!! and are hurting the local business that we love to support. read more

Spending a beautiful day in downtown Delray at the beach. What a surprise, I am a south Florida native, so the beach is always a favorite of mine... weather permitting of course. Weekdays at this beach are very low key and quite. Some locals but mostly tourist and usually no family with children. Typically middle to late aged individuals baking in their chairs. If you are lucky you can catch a windsurfer or kite boarder enjoying the sea. Always a few volleyball players since there is 4 nets on the south end of Atlantic Beach. I enjoy this beach because it's easy to park- street meter parking & there are 2 lots that take credit cards as well. Plus a park for kids & bathrooms. Not to mention when you do get hungry there are a bunch of options with in walking distance including a really cool tiki bar. read more

One of my most favorite beach towns in South Florida is definitely Downtown Delray Beach. Downtown Delray is always a happening place to eat at a sidewalk café, or shop around the cute little boutiques. It's the perfect place if you want to shop local, or you are looking for a present for your friends or family. At different times of the year, they have different festivals going on. One Saturday I was there they had an arts festival throughout the whole downtown area. Just think you have cute little boutiques to go shopping, and the little art stands that have all of the fantastic original art works to shop around through. They also have a farmers market that you can check out on the weekend. It was a little bit small than others that I have been to, but still a great find. Keep walking down the street, and you will eventually hit the beach, or maybe just drive down to the beach. Delray is a beautiful beach, and if you are looking to refresh from the Florida sun, you are at the perfect place. Parking by downtown is just a matter if paying attention to everyone leaving. Beach parking can be challenging. You do have to pay for parking, and they do have machines that accept your cash or card. read more

Downtown Delray Beach, Village by The Sea is a shopping area and restaurant row in Palm Beach County. It is located on East Atlantic Blvd. I've lived in South Florida for several years and on a Saturday night, I decided to checkout Downtown Delray Beach for dinner with some friends. Some Palm Beach Yelpers and family members had given me a list of restaurants in Palm Beach County (the criteria, I didn't want to go to a Senior Restaurant) and almost all of them ended up on Atlantic Blvd. First of all, I was shocked at the number of restaurants in this area and the large crowds of people. The Downtown strip is somewhat similar to both Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale or Lincoln Road in Miami Beach (it has more Designer Stores). The Indoor/Outdoor Seating and most of the restaurants was similar to Lincoln Road, with the one big difference that at peak season, you'll need a reservation on the weekends. I understand most people book 7-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday night reservations two weeks in advance. There is both valet parking and flat fee parking lots. read more

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This is one of my favorite South Floridan coastal downtowns amongst Boynton, Boca Raton, Hillsboro, Deerfield, and Lake Worth. Boca is known for ritzy and gold. Delray feels like Las Olas and the Fort Lauderdale area if you've been there. You have a large array of restaurants ranging from upscale but nothing past the $$$ sign that you would normally see in Boca. It doesn't have that grimy feel that Deerfield has but it's more walkable and nightlife is better here than down town Boynton in my opinion. There are many bars that people do bar crawls here. Attractions: 1. The silver ball Museum- this is a pinball and skeeball arcade that collects these games and machines from as early as 1970's and brings back the oldtime old arcade feel that was popular in the 90's and 80's. 2. Restaurants: The Office is good for breakfast and burgers. Dada is known for an upscale American restaurant. You have Beg Some more Izakaya for those who want an asian fusion. There's also Steakhouse- Che! Is the one I recommend by the river with great scenic views. Some fun restaurants include: Bear's Shack (Hawaiian poke and Hawaiian food), Full of Crepe (good for crepes), Al's Big Philly Cheese Steaks, and other fun stalls. Coffee is good at Colombian Coffee. There are beach like furniture and decor stores. Clothing stores are ample here with beach wear, summer fun light clothing, some touristy shops to sell Delray goods. Seafood is good at Mussel Beach. 3. Nightlife: It's super nice to walk down West Atlantic at night- it's one of my favorite things to do in Delray. Many people come out and downtown is lit for a good 0.5 Miles for you to walk through and enjoy the nice restaurants, bars, and company of people. 4. Art galleries- a lot of contemporary art galleries scattered around. 5. Beach- if you can ever find parking, this is a nice beach and it's free. Other parks such as Red Reef or even Boca beaches all cost money to park, but here in Delray it's free if you can find it. There's even the Delray Trolley that runs up and down the West Atlantic Avenue. 6. Since it's downtown, you'll see civic center, library, and the courthouse here. read more

Gorgeous beach, very spacious and peaceful. The water was clean and refreshing. We had an excellent time there and even found some convenient parking in a lot not to far from the shore. The crowd seemed to be mostly people in their 30s and up which was great because we came with family and kids and we didn't want to deal with a rowdy scene. As I mentioned in my tip, a lifeguard drove up to us as we were taking our baby in the water and warned us of a pedophile epidemic at this beach. Apparently there have been numerous complaints from parents who caught these scumbags taking photos of their kids. So a word to the wise...make sure you kid is in their bathing suit the whole time. Crazy, but better safe than sorry. read more

We had a great morning at the beach. We stopped at the local Starbucks in town and picked up our continental picnic breakfast. We walked the block or so down to the beach and borrowed a hotel chair. It wasn't busy at all but I can see if it were they would probably not like us borrowing their chairs. It was a bit overcast with a breeze which was perfect to get our toes in the sand and soak up a little sea air. The sand was clean and litter free. It looks well maintained and there were a good bunch of people out. Very cool beach area with lots of activity. People were out walking with and without dogs. Beach goers were hanging out and in the ocean swimming. It was like 10am but already warm enough. If you get a chance to visit Delray stop at the beach it's beautiful. The town looks super cute too! Lots of restaurants and shops. read more

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It's just the best experience around. Lots of restaurants, shops and street fairs, Delray is the only urban experience for miles around. The shops are mostly open during the day but the restaurants and bars stay open late unlike Boca Raton. The crowd is diverse, the music is everything, the food is from every walk of life. There's lots of civic pride and it shows. Come visit and support the locals so they can support themselves. read more

Downtown Delray Beach - It's always beautiful here! - Beaches Near Me

I love coming to Downtown Delray Beach. There's so much to do here. Tons of shops, bars, restaurants, live music at times. They often have festivals where they close off the streets and set up vendors. I enjoy coming here to just walk around, eat, drink, shop and people watch. This place is similar to South Beach minus the obnoxious drunk people. The vibe here is definitely more relaxed and less pretentious. read more

Downtown Delray Beach - Beaches Near Me

As we have both Downtown Delray Beach and the City of Delray Listed, reviews of which would end up being pretty much the same, this review is duplicate of my other. Of the towns or cities along the Coast of Palm Beach County, I'm a big fan of Delray Beach. Atlantic Avenue and the general downtown area are loaded with really good and interesting restaurants, many of them, totally unique in their food offerings. The area has come a long, long way up the ladder since 2007 when Jane Gross of the New York Times labeled it the drug recovery capital of United States since it had more drug recovery houses and relative number of drug addiction communities of any city in the United States; and I can assure you that a good number of those addicts were neither recovering nor there for the purpose of recovering. At that time, the City of Delray was in a crime infested downward spiral, but fortunately all of that has now changed for the better. The fact that they were able to clean it up, is a real credit to the city, as the downtown area now stands out as being a small but unique little culinary paradise having all sorts of good restaurants. read more

I absolutely love delray beach, I'm back in southern California and I cann't find a place here that compares to this beautiful, fun, vibrant beach city. yes not even Hermosa beach, Manhattan beach, Santa Monica, or even venice can compare to delray beach. I love the shopping strip, restaurants, young hot crowd, at Delray beach, and the people seem really nice. I can't wait to visit this place again, this time I might just stay. read more

This is my favorite South Florida beach. There is comfortable parking alongside the coast. The beach is clean and beautiful. I love skateboarding on the sidewalk just outside. The people here are a pleasure to be around. They aren't too rowdy. This is definitely a calm, clean beach. Nearby there are many restaurants and shops to choose from. There also have an occasional art festival nearby. You could walk to those places from the beach but it's definitely a longer walk than it is at Hollywood Beach. I prefer to skateboard or bike around the area. read more

Delray is my favorite city in south Florida. Delray is known for it's dynamic environment. There's an art district, a variety of restaurants and bars, boutiques and beach access. Delray appeals to all ages. There a frequent family events including free Friday night concerts in the fall, the garlic festival and the annual Christmas tree lighting. Kilwins fudge and ice cream shop is located directly next to a make your own frozen yogurt shop which draws in all crowds. There is a giant candy shop áll about sugar' that kids love to visit. There are painting classes and art festivals. At night the downtown area is packed with 20-40 year old people enjoying the outdoor restaurants and bars. Parking is readily available if you know where to look. Street parking is limited however there are multiple parking garages, valets and private parking lots. The major hotels in the area include the delray beach Marriott and the Seagate. Both are beautiful. If you're visiting for the day I suggest a food crawl. Brunch at Max's harvest, mojitos at cabana el ray or margaritas' at roccos tacos, dinner at Dada's and late night drinks at park tavern. There are a million combinations, something for everyone. If you're traveling with children I recommend the burger at Burger Fi near the beach. They have veggie burgers or regular, French fries and shakes. (see my individual restaurant reviews for more details) For special occasions book a romantic quiet table at The Grove or for party consider 32 East or Tryst. Feel free to message me for recommendations!! read more

Downtown Delray has a lot to offer from the restaurants to the art, and of course the many unique people. Checking in here was just to check out the Saturday Art Galleries which were quite lovely and unique. Most of It is not my style, however I'm sure for many these unique pieces would fit quite lovely in someone's homes. Walking the district it's really not overly crowded where you can't move they have a pretty set up nice and spacious and we found parking fairly quickly. So if you're in the mood to check out some original art pieces I recommend you walking down town Delray off Atlantic. read more

Downtown Delray Beach - Beaches Near Me

So many places to go, yet a small town feel. The Crest Theatre, Art Galleries, amazing restaurants, outdoor cafe European style and fabulous beach. Soon an IPic is also coming to downtown. Something for everyone here... unpretentious, you can spot famous celebrities eating street side, no one bothers them, a relaxing yet vibrant atmosphere. An International feel, people from all over live in harmony here and tourists enjoy their ability to get around without a car! There is a service called the Delray Downtowner, an app that picks you up and brings you back anywhere in downtown proper free of charge ( though tips are certainly in order). Population ranges from a younger generation to 36-50 the main residents followed by active seniors... Well worth the visit or re-location! read more

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I love coming to Delray Beach for events! So peaceful, so clean, so pretty. Everyone in this town is nice. :) So many restaurants and cute little shops to visit while you're here. I usually park in the garage off of the Public Library for events. It's $5. A short walk East of the Library takes you to a small park where they often host Art Festivals. read more

I love downtown Delray .From its gorgeous beach and sand to it's great restaurants .Kool boutique shopping and the friendly people themselves. It's a very chic town and easy to get around. I love the downtowner golf cart service that takes you to restaurants and pick you up afterwards. More towns should have this its fantastic and free just tip.I love the bars, taco places, bakeries , ice cream shops, pizza places. Something for everyone and I like warm weather so I can beach it.At night fly my kite with my husband. read more

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If you're a tourist, it's great - many things to walk to. Being a local.. it's been over developed. Too many people and cars in too small an area and they're still building! Where they used to have lots of unique restaurants and shops... now it's pretty bland. Again, they're catering to the tourists.. I get it. read more

If I could I wouldn't give even a 1 star rating. My husband and his friend went out last night to downtown Delray. He had told me parking had been a problem due to the attendant not thinking his car belonged to him.(dodge charger R/T). the parking was $10 dollars. They had gone to a bar to have some drinks only for the bartender to kick him and his friend out for thinking he had a fake ID. Proceeding to leaving back to the parking garage the attendants upped the price on the parking to $15 dollars because he went to a bar that was further which they had not been informed about. They then asked my husband for his license and registration still not believing his car belonged to him. I would just like to say how disrespectful and how terrible of service you have in downtown Delray, learn how to treat all your customers with the same respect, this was so disappointing to hear. read more

Best ocean town in Florida! I have been coming here my entire life! Great shops, restaurants, and beach!

Even though the beautiful scenery captured my heart, my husband Norman and children could not get over how little there is to do there. The kids got bored after the first couple of days and said and I quote, "This place is for the elderly." I personally would love to come back but there aren't a lot of activities for the younger generation. read more

I love it so much there!! There's so much beautiful scenery and art there! There's a new event going on there every week! There's so many stores and activities to do there, but I don't think it's the best place to bring young children, it's more of a Teen and adult type of place. ;) read more

Too much traffic. Restaurants are over priced and not good in general. Its just much easier to find a decent place to eat that is more convenient and better quality west of 95! Go only to try happy hour menus off season. read more