Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach is a community where people live, eat, work, and vacation all in…read morethe same neighborhood. "The Ave" as it is commonly called, has many high end restaurants with a culinary variety from every part of the world. From a romanic date night to a boozy brunch with friends, there are great places to go. There are restaurants with live music, shopping in boutique shops, and plenty of parking though it is all paid hourly both close to the beach and close to the tennis facilities. The Ave, is located along side Pineapple Grove and Sundy Village, between I95 and A1A.

A little village bordering the Delray Beach Intracoastal and a short walk to the beach from the…read morerestaurants and artsy shops along Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach hosts several yearly art festivals on Atlantic Ave bringing in thousands of tourists and locals from the adjoining cities. The main problem in this area is definitely the parking situation with 2 - 3 hour max spaces unless you can find municipal parking lots. The area mimics Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale or Mizner Park in Boca Raton.

This is a 9.08 acre shopping plaza built in 1985 on the east side of Jog Road in Delray Beach…read more There is 10,000 square feet of office space, along with restaurants, a veterinary clinic, jewelry store, a Euro food market, health and beauty services, senior care, and an arcade. I recently came to the plaza to dine at the brand new Ah-Beetz New Haven style pizzeria. Parking was plentiful and the plaza looks well maintained but a little dated. Still there is a nice mixture of places to eat and services. These kind of strip malls are very common in this area of Delray Beach. It is pretty much like all the rest.

It's on East Atlantic in Delray right in the heart of The City. There are plenty of places to eat…read moreand shop. Parking's always tough around Atlantic Ave but the earlier you get there, the better chances of finding a close space to park. There are pubs, Seafood and much more. Makes for a nice time in Delray.

Delray Beach is the new East Boca Raton. Atlantic Ave slices directly through the center of the…read morecity. Just a beautiful drive or an aggressive walk from I-95 to the intracoastal or beach. Bars and restaurants with lots of foilage. High rise rental apartments erecting throughout the City of Delray Beach with super expensive historic residential homes. The public library, Silverballs Arcade, Amtrak/Tri Rail and the Ray Hotel are strategically positioned near the sought after Pineapple Grove Arts District.

This area feels like a relaxed version of the Las Olas strip with more restaurants and bars with…read moreless boutiques. My hubby and I come to Delray Beach and hang out on Atlantic Ave. My favorite restaurant is Mussel Beach near the bridge at the intracoastal. Since parking is an issue, we have taken the long walk east to the beach but only a few bars there. We hosted my daughter's wedding rehearsal dinner this weekend at the Rosewater Rooftop Bar at the top of the Ray Hotel with views of most of Delray.

This must be the local dive spot of the Delray Wreck because there is a sign stating it. I assume…read morethe wreck is out in the ocean because it was definitely not on land.

This marker along Delray Beach has seen better days since it was installed. The paint is faded and…read moreworn, which is understandable since it is literally right next to the beach and so it gets scrubbed by sand and salt day in and day out. But it still stands, pointing out a bit of history and drama that is now over a century old. There is parking nearby and don't forget to feed the meter. The marker reads, "The old shipwreck know as the Delray Wreck rests at the bottom of the ocean in 25 feet of water about 150 yards offshore the south end of Delray's municipal beach. The wreck is broken and scattered into five sections and has long been one of the most popular diving spots in South Florida. "The S.S. INCHULVA was grounded and wrecked by a fierce hurricane on September 11, 1903. Under the command of Captain G.W. Davis, the 386 foot steel hulled British steamship was bound for Newport News, Virginia from Galveston, Texas carrying wheat, cotton, lumber and a crew of 28 men. "The storm struck about 5 p.m., tossing the ship and causing the cargo to shift. Steering became impossible, so Captain Davis put out both anchors, but to no avail. The anchors parted and the INCHULVA grounded and was ripped apart. Nine crew members were lost. "Dawn revealed to the battered crew that land and a town were just a short distance away. By noon, all the men except Captain Davis and two mates had landed on shore in a small hastily-built raft. They found hot food and coffee at the Chapman House, a local hotel, where many of Delray's residents had taken shelter during the storm. "The nine seamen who lost their lives were buried on the ridge overlooking the ocean where the ship had gone down. The surviving crew members were treated, paid and sent to New York. "Before leaving for their homes, each crew member signed the guest register of the Chapman House. Under their names they wrote, "Shipwrecked in the S.S. INCHULVA, September 11, 1903, landed on a raft September 12th and received every kindness and attention at the hands of Mrs. Chapman." "Captain Davis, his Chief Officer, a 2nd Officer and a seaman from the ship were brought before the Naval Court held at the British Vice Consulate at Jacksonville on September 19th. The Court exonerated the Captain and the crew from all blame." This is marker number F-327 and it was erected in 1980 by the Historic Palm Beach County Preservation Board in cooperation with the Florida Department of State. [Review 976 of 2024 - 1852 in Florida - 22004 overall]

I stopped by the library looking for a specific book, but unfortunately they didn't have it…read moreavailable, so I'll have to borrow the e-book instead. That said, I was genuinely happy to walk into a physical library. There's something comforting and nostalgic about browsing the shelves and being surrounded by books. While I'm sure many people rely on digital resources these days, I'm grateful that libraries like this still exist and continue to serve the community. I hope they'll be around for many years to come.

I absolutely love this little Library. They bend over backward to find what you are looking for and…read moreare so kind and friendly. This library reminds me of when I was a child, and everyone looked out for each other :-)

This is a nice large shopping plaza, located on the east side of Delray on Linton Boulevard. We…read morevisited a few stores and found the parking lot very large and ample. The Plaza at Delray is home to an impressive lineup of anchor tenants such as Publix, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Rack Room Shoes, Ross Dress for Less, LA Fitness, Ulta, Michaels, CVS, Longhorn Steakhouse, IHop, Duffy's and as well as established local independent restaurants, personal services and some physician offices. So, this is a place where you can get some grocery shopping done after your workout.

This has become one of my favorite plazas in South Florida that's still pretty close to me. Does it…read morehave everything? No, but it has just what I need! I love the fact that there's a Forever 21 Red, Ross Dress for Less, TJ Maxx, and Marshall's all in the same plaza! No less, they are super close in proximity to one another! Also, there's a Publix and LA Fitness! Workout: check. Grocery Shopping: also check. There's ample parking and not as many shopping carts strewn about the lot as I typically see in other parking lots. Between the anchor stores are multiple small stores and restaurants. If you need anything else, there's another large plaza right across the street that includes a SteinMart and Panera Bread. Enjoy!