Delray Beach

This town began as humbly as you could imagine in 1876 when the United States Life Saving Service built a single shack to shelter shipwrecked sailors. Called the Orange Grove House of Refuge, it was situated among mysterious orange trees. No one knows who planted those citrus bearers, but it’s as if the spirit of Florida had always been there. The intersection of beach and railroad led to rapid expansion in the early 20th century, and a community of artists, writers, and poets helped sustain it through the Great Depression. Because the town never went bust, there are remarkably preserved buildings in Art Deco, Mission and Colonial Revival, and bungalow styles, plus your typical Florida cottages. Delray is still strongly influenced by its arts community, with a thriving visual arts scene, live theater, a history museum, Japanese gardens, festivals, and concerts.

Delray Beach is an out-and-about kind of town, something that’s reflected in its dynamic restaurant culture. With ingredient-driven local eateries, haute cuisine from Miami chefs looking for a less hectic lifestyle, and more, the Delray Beach dining scene has a little something for everyone. It has also become a destination for foodies from all over the world. From sidewalk cafés to fine dining at the waterside, deliciousness is always at the ready. An exciting retail experience spills out onto those same sidewalks, dotting beachfront strips, filling converted bungalows, and packing upscale shopping centers. Shops and boutiques cater to every aspect of the perfect Florida life, from typical beachwear to elegant homewares to the kind of high fashion you’d expect to find in Miami, New York, or Paris.

Delray Beach is an out-and-about kind of town, something that’s reflected in its dynamic restaurant culture. With ingredient-driven local eateries, haute cuisine from Miami chefs looking for a less hectic lifestyle, and more, the Delray Beach dining scene has a little something for everyone. It has also become a destination for foodies from all over the world. From sidewalk cafés to fine dining at the waterside, deliciousness is always at the ready. An exciting retail experience spills out onto those same sidewalks, dotting beachfront strips, filling converted bungalows, and packing upscale shopping centers. Shops and boutiques cater to every aspect of the perfect Florida life, from typical beachwear to elegant homewares to the kind of high fashion you’d expect to find in Miami, New York, or Paris.