'''Delray Beach'''[http://www.mydelraybeach.com/Delray/default.htm] is in south Florida, in the United States of America.

Understand

Every day this area resembles more its swanky neighbor directly to the south, Boca Raton, and is renowned locally for its ambitious gentrification centered on Atlantic Avenue, the main drag, better known as simply "The Avenue" with some of the best nightlife in South Florida. At the end of The Avenue is a large, free public beach.

History

Climate

The climate in Delray Beach is tropical, with some discernible seasons, although not in the temperate climate sense. Delray Beach does experience cold fronts from November through March, however most of the year is warm and humid and the mean temperature for any month is never below 64.4 __F (18 __C). The brief, mild "winters" (December to early March) are noticeably cooler than the more humid summers. High temperatures during "winter" typically range from 65 to 82 F (18 - 28 C), although during cold spells high temperatures can remain in the 50s F (10 - 15 C).

The six months of summer (May through October) are hot and humid although easterly winds off the Atlantic and afternoon thunderstorms from the interior tend to temper the heat on a day to day basis during this period. Daily high temperatures consistently range between 86 - 92 F (30 - 33 C) between early June and late September. The heat index or humidex consistently measures between 90 - 102 F (32 - 38 C) during this period. Low temperatures average between 72 - 81 F (22 - 27 C) during this period.

The transitional months, November, March and April, are typically dry and warm with temperatures ranging from 55 F to 85 F (12 C - 28 C), although there can be short periods of quite cool weather in March and late November. Hurricane season is officially from June 1 through November 30, with the peak months being August, September and October. The city has received direct or near direct hits from hurricanes in 1928, 1947, 1949, 1964, 1965, 1979, 1992, 1999, 2004, and 2005.

Get in

  • Delray Beach is on historic U.S. Highway 1. I-95 passes just west of Downtown, with 2 exits (51 - Linton Blvd, 52 - Atlantic Avenue itself). "The Avenue" also has a junction at the Turnpike, several miles west of Downtown.
  • AMTRAK, 345 South Congress Avenue, [http://www.amtrak.com].
  • The nearest major airport is West Palm Beach; most international flights come through Miami, over an hour's drive south.
  • Get around

  • '''Delray By Vespa''', www.delrayvespa.com (617) 835-9980. Modern Vespa and Scooter rentals , on Atlantic Ave-Downtown .
  • '''Delray Scooter Rental, LLC''', (561) 723-4387, (561) 441-5244. Scooter rentals delivered and picked up for Downtown and Beach areas.
  • See

  • '''Delray Beach''' Public Beach on A1A between Linton and Atlantic Avenue, [http://www.mydelraybeach.com/Delray/Departments/Parks+and+Recreation/Parks/Delray+Municipal+Beach.htm].
  • Do

  • '''Morikami Museum & Gardens''', 4000 Morikami Park Road, ''+1 561'' 495-0233, . Preserves surviving artifacts of the Yamato Colony [http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/fl/yamatocolony.html], now a ghost town.
  • Buy

    Eat

  • '''Friendly_fs''', 14701 Military Trail (''at Atlantic Ave''), (561) 498-8873. Serves delicious burgers, melts and ice cream creations featuring old-time favorite signature sandwiches and entrees such as Colossal Burgers, Big Beef's Big Beef Burger, Chicken Cobb Salad, Chicken Parmesan SuperMelt, Chicken Wrap, Chicken Temptations, Buffalo Grilled Chicken Platter, the Firecracker BBQ Chicken Strips Platter and the Steak Fajita Quesadillas. Kids can enjoy the Friendly Frank, Double Dog Dare, Chicken in the Garden along with the hot fudge-dipped Conehead or Whopping Topping Waffle Sundae. For the Senior specials try the Fishamajig, Supermelts, Reuben SuperMelt, and the Clamboat Platter or the Senior breakfast. Enjoy Friendly_fs own premium ice cream desserts using milk from area dairies and their authentic hot fudge with imported Dutch cocoa in the classic Fribble, Mocha Latte Fribbleccino, Forbidden Fudge Brownie Sundae, the Jim Dandy or Friend-Zs, at the classic soda fountain counter, surrounded by nostalgic artwork.
  • '''Lemon Grass Asian Bistro''', 420 E. Atlantic Ave., (561) 278-5050. Featuring authentic Thai dishes, a small selection of Vietnamese dishes, plus sushi with an impressive sake selection. Among the 19 appetizers, Favorites include the Thai-style crispy spring roll, fresh Vietnamese summer rolls, curry puffs w cucumber relish, fresh seaweed salad, classic mee kob, Over 30 Entree's including Mama's Lobster, Lemon Grass Duck, Steamed Jade Noodles, and Steamed pork and shrimp dumplings.
  • '''Nino's Restaurant and Pizzeria''', 13900 S. Jog Road (next to Publix, N.E. corner of Jog Road and Lake Ida Road), 561-499-3988. Excellent mid-priced Italian cuisine, with popular early-bird dinner from 3PM to 5:30PM daily.
  • '''Sushi Masa Thai Cuisine''', 1648 S Federal Hwy, (561) 243-9116, Delivery: (561) 488-9665. Sushi Masa is no mere sushi bar, despite the name, specializing in Thai and Japanese cuisine, including fresh sushi and creative rolls. Your choices at Sushi Masa are vast. The special rolls (some without rice, some tempura, some stuffed) are a real find. Impressive Thai menu includes specialties such as Duck curry, seafood garlic, seafood curry, and fried fish with sauce choice. As well as the Pad Thai, a delicious mix of stir fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, ground roasted peanuts, and your choice of chicken, shrimp, beef, veggies, or a combination of your choice. Prices at Sushi Masa, are a nice bargain.
  • '''Yama Japanese Restaurant''', 40 E. Atlantic Ave (''at the corner of Atlantic Ave and Swinton Ave, there is a Public Parking behind''), (561) 266-9929. Yama is a very good restaurant. You must try the Eel sushi and the Green Tea Ice Cream. They have a Sushi Lunch Menu for around $12 and Shashimi Menu for around $15. The decoration is nice and the restaurant is quiet. Tres bon ! Yamas is in the process of moving to the Pineapple Grove area, just north of 1st St on 2 Ave. (March 18, 2009)
  • Drink

  • '''The Blue Anchor''', 804 E. Atlantic Avenue, (561) 272-7272, [http://www.theblueanchor.com/]. South Florida's famous 19th century British pub. Situated by the Intracoastal Waterway on exciting Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach. Zagat-rated two years in a row (2004 & 2005) for its top-quality food and the spotlight of numerous TV and print stories about its mischievous ghost, the Blue Anchor has become the most well-known and highly regarded pub in Florida.
  • '''Boston's on the Beach''',40 S. Ocean Blvd(A1A)/Atlantic Blvd.(561) 278-3364, [http://www.bostonsonthebeach.com]. Two restaurants in one featuring New England style seafood, live entertainment, and sports club.
  • Sleep

  • ''' Sundy House Inn''', 106 South Swinton Av., Phone: 1-877-439-9601, [http://www.sundyhouse.com/]. A historic inn with luxury suites and cottages, an onsite restaurant, lounge, and its own tropical gardens.
  • '''Delray Beach Marriott''', 10 North Ocean Boulevard, Phone: ''+1 561'' 274-3200, Toll-free: ''+1 877'' 389-0169, Fax: ''+1 561'' 274-3202, [http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/PBIDR].
  • '''Residence Inn Delray Beach''', 1111 East Atlantic Avenue, Phone: ''+1 561'' 276-7441, Toll-free: ''+1 866'' 258-7257, Fax: ''+1 561'' 276-7445, [http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/PBIRI].
  • Get out