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Arts Garage
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Small-room jazz, blues and Latin concerts downtown — bring your own bottle, cabaret seating.
EveningsWeekendsAges 15-17
Living here
Things to do in South Florida
Where locals actually eat, shop, take the kids and spend a Saturday — from Miami-Dade to Martin County. Filter by who is coming with you, what day it is and what you feel like spending.
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Cornell Art Museum
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Contemporary shows in a restored 1913 schoolhouse on Old School Square — small, free and easy to pair with Atlantic Avenue.
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Addison Gallery
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Contemporary paintings and prints in Pineapple Grove — one of Atlantic Avenue's main art stops.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
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Blue Gallery
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Fine contemporary art on East Atlantic, a few blocks from the beach.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
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Cacace Fine Art Studio & Gallery
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Working studio-gallery with coastal and figurative paintings right on the avenue.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
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KEVRO Art & Photography Gallery
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Photography and mixed media from regional artists near Pineapple Grove.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
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Arts Warehouse
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Artist studios and a small exhibition space in a converted warehouse off 3rd Street.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Dining$$
Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
The liveliest dining street in Palm Beach County — patios, rooftop bars and ice cream, all within a beach walk.
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Delray GreenMarket
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Saturday morning produce, bakers and prepared food downtown, roughly October through May.
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Sandoway Discovery Center
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Tiny oceanfront nature house with shark feedings and touch tanks. A perfect one-hour stop with the beach next door.
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Deck 84
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Waterfront restaurant on the Intracoastal with a lively dock bar and live music.
WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
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Caffè Luna Rosa
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Beachfront Italian café at the east end of Atlantic Avenue, a breakfast and sunset favorite.
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City Oyster & Sushi Bar
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Downtown Atlantic Avenue seafood and sushi spot with a raw bar and patio seating.
EveningsAges 15-17
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50 Ocean
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Modern seafood and sushi restaurant with a rooftop bar just off the beach.
EveningsAges 15-17
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Vic & Angelo's
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Classic red-sauce Italian restaurant on Atlantic Avenue with generous portions.
EveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
Bars & Nightlife$
Saltwater Brewery
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Surf-culture craft brewery taproom near the Intracoastal with rotating IPAs and lagers.
WeekendsEvenings
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Death or Glory
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Tiki-inspired speakeasy cocktail bar hidden behind a taco counter on Atlantic Avenue.
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El Camino
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Backyard taqueria and mezcal bar off Atlantic Avenue with string lights and picnic tables.
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Dada
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Historic house turned restaurant and garden bar with nightly live jazz and blues.
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Salt7
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Sushi and steak restaurant with a lively rooftop lounge scene near the Intracoastal.
Evenings
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The Blue Anchor British Pub
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Authentic 19th-century English pub shipped over from London, on Atlantic Avenue.
Evenings
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The Office
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Upscale Atlantic Avenue gastropub and bar with craft cocktails and a lively happy hour.
EveningsWeekends
Shopping$$
Delray Beach Antique Row
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Cluster of antique and vintage shops along Federal Highway just south of downtown Delray.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 15-17
Attractions$$
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Six distinct Japanese-style gardens, a museum and tea house on tranquil grounds.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
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Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Rotating exhibits exploring fashion, design and cultural history through the decades.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
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Spady Cultural Heritage Museum
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Museum preserving African-American heritage in the historic Spady house.
WeekdaysAges 10-14Ages 15-17
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Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Community art museum in a restored 1913 schoolhouse in downtown Delray.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
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Old School Square Arts District
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Historic 1913 school campus turned cultural park with pavilions for concerts, film and festivals.
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Pineapple Grove Arts District
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Mural-lined arts district next to Old School Square with galleries and a monthly art walk.
EveningsWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
Outdoors & Beaches$
Delray Beach Municipal Beach
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Wide golden-sand beach along a lively promenade with volleyball and calm surf.
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Kids & Family$$
Grand Slam Family Fun Center
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Mini golf, batting cages, go-karts and an arcade under the lights — a classic South Florida evening out.
EveningsWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
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Delray Beach Children's Garden
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Interactive garden with a treehouse, sensory plants and a splash element, free and shaded downtown.
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Pompey Park splash pad
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Neighborhood splash pad and pool complex with a playground and shaded seating.
WeekendsAges 0-4Ages 5-9
Sports & Events$$
Delray Beach Golf Club
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Municipal course dating to 1923, walkable and affordable near downtown.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 10-14Ages 15-17
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Delray Beach Open
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
ATP tour tennis tournament held every February at the Delray Beach Stadium.
WeekdaysWeekendsSeasonalAges 10-14Ages 15-17
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Delray Affair
Delray Beach · Palm Beach
Long-running street festival with art, food and live music along Atlantic Avenue each April.
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How a week usually looks here
Weekdays
Beaches and parks are nearly empty before noon, museums are quiet, and restaurants that need a month's notice on Saturday will seat you at 6pm on a Tuesday. Libraries run free story times for little ones, and breweries do trivia midweek.
Weekends
Green markets and art fairs on Saturday mornings, boats out by ten, dinner on Las Olas or Atlantic Avenue, and live music downtown. Book attractions online the night before — walk-up lines are the only real hassle.
Season (November–April)
Everything doubles: polo in Wellington, the Kravis and Broward Center seasons, street art fairs, the boat show in autumn and Art Basel in early December. Traffic and reservations get tighter, so plan ahead.
Summer & rainy afternoons
Storms usually pass in an hour. Keep an indoor backup on the list — a science museum, an indoor mall, a go-kart park — and swim in the morning, not at three in the afternoon.
Choosing between neighborhoods? Where you land decides how much of this you actually do on a weeknight. Compare the areas, look up schools or ask me what a normal week looks like in the area you're considering.
Hours, prices and seasonal dates change — check the venue before you drive. Tell me if a favorite spot is missing and I'll add it.