Categories: Outdoor Activities Dining & Shopping
Outdoor Activities
Delray Beach Water Sports is approximately one mile up the beach from Wright by the Sea. There, you can rent surfboards, windsurfers, snorkeling equipment, and hobie cat sail boats, all for very reasonable prices
Polo Trace, a Karl Litten design, is one of the better public courses in Delray. If you don't know a putt from a pitch, this one is not recommended. There is water in play on 11 holes, and a 225 yard par 3!
With more than 40 Golf Courses in the county, we can't possibly link to them all, so here is page that will help you find that perfect fairway. For recommendations, please feel free to call the office at Wright by the Sea at 561-278-3355
Why travel to the Bahamas or Florida Keys when you can enjoy world class scuba diving on live reefs right here in Palm Beach County. Splash Down Divers is located a few miles from Wright by the Sea in Boynton Beach. They will show you the best of our local reefs.
This was one of the first web sites on the internet, and apparently has not been updated in a while. However, it offers unique content. Information on Free Diving (no tanks) directly off the beautiful beaches between Delray and Palm Beach.
This store located in nearby Boca Raton will rent snorkeling and scuba equipment for reasonable prices. They can also recommend the best locations for beach dives and snorkeling. If you need lessons, this is the place to go.
Jonathan Dickinson Park is about one hour north of Delray Beach in Juno. There you can rent a canoe or kayak on the Loxahatchee river and delve in to the beauty of Florida's fresh water ecology. For links to all of the nearby state parks check here.

Dining & Shopping

Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach is just a five minute drive from Wright by the Sea. It is a great place to visit day or night. There are plenty of wonderful galleries and shops to explore, along with a number of great restaurants. The Old Florida charm is still on Atlantic Ave!

Mizner Park

Mizner Park, in Boca Raton is a fun place to spend the evening with friends and/or family. It has all the latest upscale chain stores, a large movie theater, and some really popular restaurants (you will need to reserve ahead). This is one of the places to see and be seen in Palm Beach County.
Boca Raton Town Center, located just 15-20 minutes from Wright by the Sea on Glades Road offers a truly amazing selection of designer fashions and luxury gifts. If you must have the latest Luis Vuitton handbag or Versace dress, then Town Center is for you!
City Place is located in West Palm Beach, approximately 30 minutes from Wright by the Sea. It offers plenty of shopping, great restaurants, and a large movie theatre. The architecture and landscaping are beautiful!

 

Wright by the Sea Hotel

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