A Boca Raton weekend from reef to plaza

4:00 PM

Stay at Hyatt Place Boca Raton Downtown.

A downtown hotel on East Palmetto Park Road, within reach of Mizner Park and Royal Palm Place and a short drive from South Beach Park.

6:30 PM

Start with El Camino Boca Raton.

A lively Mexican restaurant at Restaurant Row in Boca Center, centered on tacos and agave cocktails with reservations and group-dining options.

8:30 AM

Start with Tom Sawyer's Restaurant.

A homestyle Boca Raton breakfast-and-lunch restaurant near Florida Atlantic University, serving breakfast plates and fresh pastries since 1985.

10:00 AM

Red Reef Park and Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

Red Reef puts a guarded beach and nearshore reef on the same oceanfront block as Gumbo Limbo’s boardwalks, butterfly garden, and marine exhibits. Confirm surf and facility notices before setting out.

4:30 PM

Move into shade during the hottest hours

Use Gumbo Limbo’s covered exhibits, a long lunch, or the hotel pool before changing for dinner at Mizner Park or Boca Center.

7:00 PM

Reserve dinner at La Terraza Tapas & Bar Restaurant.

A Boca Raton tapas bar serving shared plates and drinks in a full-service dining room designed for a longer seated dinner.

9:00 AM

Start Sunday with Tom Sawyer's Restaurant.

Tom Sawyer’s provides a Boca breakfast near Florida Atlantic University before checkout and the final beach, park, or museum stop.

11:00 AM

Choose South Beach, Spanish River Park, or a museum

Pick one last stop by conditions and departure direction: South Beach for a direct ocean hour, Spanish River Park for more space, or a museum when weather turns.