This beach is really clean and nice. My only issue is that the lifeguards are the fun police.. No boogie boarding , skim boarding , playing nerd football in the water area. They have volleyball nets set up if you like that. The key is set up at the north or south ends of the beach. Once you pass the brown sign that says lifeguards not past this point, you will find surfing, boogie and skim boards as well a place you can take your dog because no dogs allowed on delray public beaches. If you come at a time of the year when seaweed is present come early in the day because the city cleans the beach and that is nice. Free parking is available off Atlantic and then you use the free golf cart service to pick / drop you off. I only do this when the metered parking on ocean blvd/ A1A is...
Read moreDelray Beach: Sun, Sand, and Sublime Relaxation
If your ideal vacation involves sinking your toes into pristine sand, listening to the gentle rhythm of the waves, and basking in the warm Florida sun, then Delray Beach is your perfect escape. This coastal gem offers a beach experience that's both invigorating and utterly relaxing. The beaches of Delray are simply stunning. Wide stretches of soft, white sand invite you to unwind and soak up the sunshine. The turquoise waters are crystal clear, perfect for swimming, snorkeling, or simply floating and letting your worries drift away. What sets Delray's beaches apart is their spaciousness. You won't find yourself crowded shoulder-to-shoulder with other beachgoers. There's ample room to spread out your towel, set up your beach umbrella, and enjoy your own slice of...
Read moreAs I looked out into the Atlantic Ocean I started to heal. As each wave eagerly edged closer and closer to my toes and receded back again it took with it some of the burdens and pain I've been carrying and washed them out into oblivion. There is something humbling and healing about standing before the seemingly endless expanse of blue water. Reminding me that I'm not so big and neither are my problems. And the One who created all this is loving. I could have stayed here for days staring out into the blue. Freeing my mind of what troubles find me and filling it with the sound of waves upon the sand and seagulls begging for food and children laughing as they play in the warm waters. This place is awe inspiring. And if you get a chance bring a blanket, lay in the sun, close your eyes and listen to the waves...
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