City Population: 83,100
From Maine to Miami, Boynton Beach is the closest point to the Atlantic Gulf Stream, earning the title “Gateway to the Gulf Stream.” With the ocean at your fingertips, it is easy to live a relaxing South Florida lifestyle in Boynton Beach. The coastal community located between Delray Beach and Lake Worth Beach, runs parallel to a four-mile stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway with access to the ocean through the Boynton Inlet. A half mile south of the Boynton Inlet, the Boynton Harbor Marina offers a multitude of water activities including waterfront dining, boat rentals, fishing charters, drift fishing, scuba diving charters, and Jet Ski rentals.
The waterway is not all Boynton Beach has to offer. Residents also enjoy old Florida charm with more than 250 acres of municipal parks—including the 100-acre Green Cay Center & Wetlands—and natural conservation lands. The Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge provides access to the Florida Everglades. It’s clear that there are several unique opportunities to see Florida fauna and flora in their natural habitats and enjoy hiking, kayaking, and canoeing.
For the golfer, The Links at Boynton Beach features an 18-hole championship golf course and 9-hole family golf course, both of which are open year-round.
There are abundant shopping, dining, and entertainment areas in Boynton Beach. The Boynton Beach Mall is home to JCPenney and more than 65 specialty stores and eateries. Compson Place at Renaissance Commons, at Congress Avenue and Gateway Boulevard is home to several unique restaurants and surrounding townhomes. About a mile north, there is a budding brewery district.
Boynton Beach takes pride in its history. There are interpretative plaques at 30 of the city’s historic sites and a City Heritage Trail app with an interactive map to explore 175 historic landmarks. In addition, the city’s municipal library houses an extensive history of Boynton Beach for public viewing and research.
The Schoolhouse Children’s Museum offers exhibits and weekly classes for young children in a 1913 school building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center is also housed in an original high school, featuring exhibition spaces, dance and visual art studios, a community playground, and Kapok Courtyard. The center houses a stunning second-floor Event Hall for performances with a stage beneath a towering 39-foot-high domed ceiling. Art and culture are vital aspects of life in Boynton Beach, which features more than 80 displays of public artwork within the city’s 16 square miles.
Throughout the year, Boynton Beach offers a robust calendar of more than 60 events designed for all ages. Signature events include: Pirate Fest, Black Business Pop-Up Shop, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and July Fourth celebrations, a Christmas holiday parade and tree lighting, and the monthly First Friday @ 5 concert series. The annual International Kinetic Art Experience is a two-day event showcasing kinetic art and artists.
As the third-largest city in Palm Beach County with more than 81,000 residents, Boynton Beach aims to #makelifefun for humans as well as their canine friends.
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