Deerfield Beach is an award-winning 'Blue Wave' beach with pristine water, nine lifeguard towers and a designated surfing area north of the pier and south of Tower 7.
Deerfield Beach
Gold Coast
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
11.85 MILES
Easily overlooked because it's man made, this incredible collection of ecosystems is spanned by a sturdy boardwalk, bringing you right next to (and in…
27.33 MILES
This museum is housed in the spectacular 1902 mansion built by Henry Flagler as a gift for his bride, Mary Lily Kenan. The beaux arts–styled Whitehall was…
26.4 MILES
This is the largest art museum in Florida and arguably the most impressive. It opened in 1941 to display the enormous art collection of industrialist…
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
8.75 MILES
Japanese immigrant and pineapple farmer Sukeji 'George' Morikami, a member of the original Yamato settlement of Delray, donated his spectacularly…
Society of the Four Arts Botanical Garden
26.82 MILES
These stunning gardens were originally designed and cultivated by the Garden Club in 1938 as 'demonstration gardens' to showcase tropical plants that…
12.53 MILES
This pretty plantation-style property was once the home of artists and collectors Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett. It is now open to guided tours that swing…
26.06 MILES
This serene collection of sculptures is a real West Palm gem. The historic house, verdant grounds and monumental sculptures are all the work of Ralph…
3.36 MILES
Boca's best asset is this stretch of waterfront parkland. It's a preserve of tropical hammock and dunes ecosystems, and a haven for all manner of sea…
Nearby Gold Coast attractions
1. Deerfield Beach Historical Society
1.43 MILES
This volunteer-run organization oversees several sites from Deerfield Beach's early days in the 1920s. Back then the community was 1300 people strong and…
2.61 MILES
Since Boca lacks a cohesive downtown, Mizner Park generally serves as the city's center. At the north end, the Count de Hoernle Amphitheater accommodates…
2.68 MILES
In Mizner Park, this elegant museum showcases the minor works of modern masters such as Picasso, Chagall and Modigliani (note: these may rotate). It also…
2.77 MILES
Sadly Hurricane Sandy buried most of the artificial reef in 2012, but this beach – one of three in the area – is still tops for water-lovers. There are…
3.36 MILES
Boca's best asset is this stretch of waterfront parkland. It's a preserve of tropical hammock and dunes ecosystems, and a haven for all manner of sea…
6.86 MILES
The first indoor butterfly park in the US is also one of the largest butterfly exhibits anywhere. It features thousands of live, exotic species, such as…
8.19 MILES
A hip gathering spot for young locals and visitors with excellent surf for swimming and life guards. Coin-operated parking meters charge $1.25 per hour.
8.48 MILES
Has 7 acres of shorefront, clean restroom facilities, volleyball courts and picnic areas.