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Highland Beach

Nearby: Boca Raton · Delray Beach · Deerfield Beach · Boynton Beach

Things to Do in Highland Beach, FL

Highland Beach is three miles of oceanfront homes and condos between Delray and Boca with almost no commercial strip, which makes it the quietest stretch of A1A in the county. Come for the beach access points and the bike ride, then eat in Delray.

12 things to do · 12 upcoming events · 12 places to eat · Updated September 2026 · events refreshed daily

This Weekend in Highland Beach

Mon 7 – Thu 10

Things to Do in Highland Beach

Beaches & Parks 5

Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach

Park

Quiet Waters Park

430 acres, paved loop, MTB trails, Ski Rixen cable park, Woofing Waters dog park.

$1.50 weekends yesNearby · Deerfield Beach
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Beach · Free

Red Reef Park

Artificial reef 20–50 yd out in 2–12 ft — the easiest beginner snorkel. Park free at Gumbo Limbo.

noNearby · Boca Raton
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Attractions & Activities 4

On the water

Cable wake parks

Ski Rixen (Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield — the original US cable park, Wibit aqua park), Miami Watersports Complex (Amelia Earhart Park), Shark Wake Park (Okeeheelee, WPB).

$50–60/2 hrNearby · Deerfield Beach
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Shopping & Markets 3

Delray Beach GreenMarket, Old School Square

Market

Delray Beach GreenMarket

Saturdays 9–2, opens Oct (TBC). Then stroll Atlantic Ave Outdoors and dog-friendly on a leash unless noted.

leashedNearby · Delray Beach
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Market

Farmers market season note

Nearly all markets are outdoors and dog-friendly on a leash. Several pause for summer and reopen in October (WPB GreenMarket Oct 3, Delray GreenMarket TBC, Lincoln Road Antique Market 2nd & 4th Sundays from Oct).

Nearby · Delray Beach
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FAQ: Highland Beach

What is there to do in Highland Beach this weekend?

Events in Highland Beach include Downtown Delray Restaurant Month (Sep 1–30, Downtown Delray Beach), Labor Day Live Music at The Cove (Sep 7, The Cove) and Threads of Silver & Gold (Sep 8–13, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens). The weekend strip at the top of this page is refreshed daily.

What are the best free things to do in Highland Beach?

Free picks near Highland Beach include Wakodahatchee & Green Cay Wetlands, Red Reef Park and Boca Inlet & Deerfield Pier. Elevated boardwalks over wetlands — the region's best easy birding, excellent at fall migration.

Where can I eat on the water in Highland Beach?

Waterfront restaurants near Highland Beach include Deck 84 (Intracoastal patio, $$), Waterstone (Boca Landing) (Resort deck, $$$) and Boston's on the Beach (Oceanfront bar, $$).

Are there dog-friendly beaches or parks in Highland Beach?

Yes. Dog-friendly spots near Highland Beach include Quiet Waters Park (yes), Delray Beach GreenMarket (leashed) and Mizner Park farmers market (leashed).

What towns are near Highland Beach?

The closest towns to Highland Beach are Boca Raton (3.0 mi), Delray Beach (4.3 mi), Deerfield Beach (6.0 mi), Boynton Beach (8.7 mi), Pompano Beach (12 mi) and Lantana (13 mi). Each has its own guide on this site.