Delray Beach Real Estate


Delray Beach Area Information

 

5-Day Forecast for Delray Beach Customize Your Icons!
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Partly Cloudy
85° F | 76° F
29° C | 24° C
Chance of a Thunderstorm
86° F | 74° F
30° C | 23° C
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88° F | 76° F
31° C | 24° C
Chance of a Thunderstorm
86° F | 76° F
30° C | 24° C
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88° F | 76° F
31° C | 24° C
Partly Cloudy Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Hourly
Hourly
Hourly
Hourly
Hourly
Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
 
Known worldwide as a first-class resort town, Delray Beach is located in southern Palm Beach County , directly on the Atlantic Ocean. Delray Beach offers the visitor a full range of amenities and, of course, the incomparable beauty of nearly two miles of well-groomed, easily accessible beach.
 
For more than 100 years, Delray Beach has grown and prospered. A small group of Michigan settlers, led by William Linton and David Swinton began settling in the area in 1894. Inspired by the natural riches of the area, they tilled the land and grew crops year round. The environment also provided them with plenty of fresh fish, crab and lobster from the ocean.

As the 20th century progressed Delray Beach grew from a farming community into a bustling city known for its unique architecture and thriving downtown. Delray Beach became a winter resort where artists, writers and cartoonists came to escape the brutal winters and hone their crafts. Nationally known cartoonists Fontaine Fox and W.E. Pat Enright were among the luminaries who called Delray home.

Today, history plays a big role in the city's identity and future direction. Delray Beach is considered a leading figure in the state's growing historic preservation movement. The city has designated several neighborhoods as historic districts; places where residents are encouraged to preserve old homes as a living link to Delray's illustrious past. 


Visitor's Guide to Delray Beach

BEACHES:
Of course, one of our main attactions is our beaches! Beach-goers have access to two miles of public beach-front for sunbathing, recreational events, swimming and other activities. Collectively, one of the two miles of beach is lifeguard supervised daily. For info on beach conditions call 561-27BEACH or the City's Beach Conditions page.


PARKS:
A variety of recreational activities are offered at public parks including Miller Park where baseball diamonds, soccer fields and other sports are offered; Pompey Park with its $1 million pool and Veteran's Park that overlooks the scenic Intracoastal Waterway. Bicycle rentals are conveniently located at Richwagen's Cycle Center on Atlantic Avenue.  For further information on outdoor activities call the Delray Recreation Department at 243-7250 or go to: Parks and Recreation.


MAPS:
     Delray Beach City map
     Delray Beach Downtown map
     www.expediamaps.com
     www.mapquest.com

 
10 communities were honored June 23, 2001 by being designated an All-America City . The National Civic League (NCL) and Allstate Insurance Company bestowed the All-America City Awards during a ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. The award is a program of the NCL, sponsored by Allstate. The 10 communities are: Santa Clara, CA; Delray Beach, FL ; South Miami, FL; Fort Dodge, IA; Howard County, MD; Ocean City, MD; Independence, MO; Bozeman, MT; Fayetteville, NC; Brownsville, TX.

 

Delray Beach, Florida, was named an All-America City -The only city in Florida to receive this prestigious award twice!

About Delray Beach's All-America City Award


History
The All-America City Award is one of America's oldest community recognition awards, now in its 52nd year. The National Civic League is dedicated to the active involvement of citizens in the governance of their communities. Founded in 1894 by Theodore Roosevelt, Louis Brandeis and other turn-of-the-century progressives, NCL is an advocacy organization vigorously promoting the collaborative interaction of citizens, government, business and the voluntary sector in the resolution of public issues and the solving of shared problems.

What is the All-America City Award Program?
Founded in 1949, the All-America City Award annual competition honors ten communities of all sizes for extraordinary civic accomplishments made possible by the cooperative efforts of business, government, the voluntary sector, and individuals. The AAC Award Program is sponsored by the Allstate Foundation.
Why did Delray Beach win the Award?
 A committee of Delray citizens and staff, Co-chaired by Jay Alperin and Chuck Ridley, prepared and submitted to NCL, a rigorous application highlighting three community projects that reflect a spirit of cooperation, creativity and involve a broad-based community self-assessment and coalition building. The NCL, from a pool of over 100 applicants across the country, chose Delray as one of 30 finalists to compete in Atlanta, Georgia. The city's 10 minute presentation before a panel of judges, followed by a question and answer session and our overall spirit of community, led the jury to recognize Delray Beach as one of the 10 All-America Cities for 2001.

What are the three community projects?
The Youth Enrichment Vocational Program:
This program was created to provide high-risk youth between the ages of 14 to 23, some identified as gang members within the Pine Grove neighborhood, an alternative to a life of crime. The goal is to direct teens away from criminal activities and make them productive members of society by teaching job skills and building self-esteem. The result of the program to date - an 84% reduction in crime in that neighborhood.
 Community Neighbors Helping
This program began in 1999 and targeted minority senior citizen residents living in one of the poorest areas of Delray Beach. The "grass roots helpers" host weekly meetings with elderly residents to encourage social interaction and guest speakers assist in promoting wellness through education. They provide basic services including food, clothing, transportation and take the seniors on field trips outside their traditional environment. Over 2000 individuals were assisted last year.
 Village Academy
Village Academy is a deregulated public school, owned and operated by PBC School Board built to address the specific needs of at-risk elementary students and families living in low-income neighborhoods in Delray Beach. The percentage of children reading on grade level went from 2% to 58% by end of the school year.

 

DELRAY BEACH CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS:
 Visual and performing arts opportunities as well as lectures, historic tours and nature center are available through the Delray Beach Cultural Alliance:

♥   Cason Cottage Museum, Swinton Ave. and N.E. First St., 561-243-0223
♥   The Cornell Museum -Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. 561-243-7922.
♥   Crest Theatre - Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 561-243-3183
♥   Delray Beach Historical Society, 20 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 561-243-7922   
♥   Delray Beach Playhouse , 950 NW 9th St., Delray Beach, 561-272-1281
♥   Delray Beach Public Library , 29 SE 4th Ave., 561-266-0194
♥   Milagro Center , 101 SE 2nd Ave., 561-279-2970
♥   Morikami Park & Museum , 400 Morikami Park Rd. off Jog/Carter Rd., 561-495-0233
♥   Old School Square Cultural Arts Center & Entertainment Pavilion , 51 N.Swinton Ave., 561-243-7922, ext 1
♥   Palm Beach Photographic Centre , 55 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach, 561-276-9797
♥   Pineapple Grove Main Street & Artwalk, 298 Pineapple Grove Way (NE 2nd Ave.), 561-279-9952.
♥   Roots Cultural Festival, P.O. Box 2654, Delray Beach, 33447
♥   Sandoway House Nature Center, 142 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, 561-274-SAND
♥   S.D. Spady Museum, 170 N.W. 5th Ave., P.O. Box 3077, Delray Beach, 33447, 561-279-8487.
♥   Women in the Visual Arts The WITVA Gallery is located at Pineapple Grove, 330 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach. Website features current and upcoming exhibitions, classes, and workshops
♥   Dreher Park Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-533-0887
♥   Delray Beach Water Sports Rentals , 401 S. Ocean Blvd., 561-279-0008, 
♥   Historic Wreck of the S.S. Inchulva (sits in about 25 ft. of water approximately 150 yards off-shore from the south end of Delray's public beach). 561-243-7352
♥   Henry Morrison Flagler Museum , Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach, 561-655-2833
♥   Lion Country Safari, 18 miles west of I-95 on Southern Blvd., W. Palm Beach, 561-793-1084
♥   Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. 441 between Delray and Boynton, 561-732-3684.
♥   Loxahatchee Everglades Air Boat Tours, West End Lox Rd., Boca Raton, 561-482-6107
♥   Hoffman's Chocolate Shoppes and Gardens , 5190 Lake Worth Rd., Greenacres, 561-967-2213.
♥   Norton Gallery, 1415 S. Olive Ave., 561-832-5174
♥   Palm Beach Kennel Club, dog racing, Belvedere Rd. & Congress Ave., 561-683-2222
♥   Pottery Playhouse, 812 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, 561-279-1397
♥   Rapids Water Park, 6566 N. Military Trail, W.P.B., 561-842-8756
♥   Regal Cinemas Delray 18, 1660 S Federal Hwy, Delray Beach, 561-272-0510
♥   Sports Immortals,  6830 N Federal Hwy, Delray Beach, 561-997-2575


DESTINATION... SHOPPING!

Atlantic Avenue - Delray Beach's own charming Atlantic Avenue is a treasure trove for the recreational shopper and showcases more than 150 different boutiques and galleries.

Blood's Hammock Groves -Delray Beach.5 minutes from downtown. Established in the 1940's featuring citrus sales, plant boutique, flowers, ornamentals, fresh herbs, decorative pots. 498-3400.

Levenger Outlet - 5 minutes from downtown, Levenger's only retail outlet. "A Purveyor of Tools for the Serious Readers" sells heirloom quality reading accessories at reasonable prices including lamps, leather goods, "reading furniture".

Ocean City Lumber Company - Tucked in the historic Pineapple Grove district of downtown Delray Beach is Ocean City Lumber Company. This one time lumber yard is now a great shopping, dining and entertainment center with galleries, boutiques and trendy cafes that spill out onto the brick-paved sidewalks.  Just north of Atlantic Ave. between NE 2nd Ave. & Pineapple Grove Way. 276-2323

ABC Carpet & Home, The Outlet-5 minutes from downtown. An outlet version of the famous New York City original. Deluxe home furnishings and accessories including Persian Rugs, eclectic furnishings, luxury linen and bath items --the unusual and trendy sometimes at bargain prices.

Sawgrass Mills Outlet - 40 minutes. Featuring 260 stores including Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Ann Taylor, and more.

Mizner Park , Boca Raton - 10 minutes from downtown Delray Beach. A unique shopping destination featuring courtyards with fountains, beautiful landscaping, gourmet restaurants. Unique designer clothing and accessories and art galleries.

Worth Avenue, Palm Beach - 30 minutes. Renowned for world class shopping with 200 luxury stores such as Cartier, Chanel, Tiffany with many of the historical buildings designed in Mediterranean Revival style.


REGIONAL MALLS

Boynton Beach Mall , Boynton Beach, 15 minutes (north)
The Gardens , North Palm Beach, 45 minutes (north)
Town Center Mall, Boca Raton, 20 minutes (south)