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Red Reef Park

1400 N. State Road A-1-A, Boca Raton, FL
561-393-7974
Ranked #8 of 21 attractions in Boca Raton
4.0 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: Beaches, Parks
Activities: Snorkeling
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Vermont
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

This is a large park, with walking trails, picnic tables, and a long beach with lifeguards, who were very helpful and explaining conditions. The beach was nice and we enjoyed swimming. There are some rocks sunken in the water not far off shore which make up a so-called "artificial reef". The day we were there the water was quite murky... More

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Boca Raton, Florida
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

Tables, cook grills, easy access to the beach make this a favorite family place providing you get there early in the day. More

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Delray Beach, Florida
Top Contributor
115 reviews 115 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

It is a good beach but a few miles up the coast are Delray Beach and others where you don't have to pay for entry. More

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Madisonville, Kentucky
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

I wanted to take my kids on their first snorkeling experience. I read about this location and how it was great for beginners. The attendant at the booth gave us some good advise. We we pulled it at 4 in the afternoon, he told us it would be less expensive across the street for just $2 instead of the $16... More

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Wellington
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Overall a great place, especially if you like to snorkel. But take an umbrella or something to help with the sun, as there is no shade anywhere, and it can get hot. More

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Indiana, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

We golfed her at the Par 3 this was a great place for those learning or those wanting a quick game of golf and right next to the ocean. Looking for a Par 3 is far and few between in Florida, so this was a great find for us. The pricing was very reasonable. More

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boca raton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

i lived in boca my whole life and i always go to red reef to get away from crowds and i have a annual pass so i get in for free for living here you cant see a manta ray in the day time near shore i never saw one at that beach and they are nochternal hunters More

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Boca Raton
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

Although parking isn't free, Red Reef Park is a great place to go either solo or with a family. The cost of parking helps reduce the crowds. It's also a great place to snorkel from the beach with lifeguards. Check out http://www.southfloridasnorkeling.com for snorkeling pictures taken around the rocks just off the beach. More

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Connecticut
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Spent a day here last week. We had heard that they rent snorkle gear, so unfortunately we did not bring any in anticipation of renting. There were tons of people in the water snorkeling, so we felt left out, but we're still able to enjoy the clear water out up to our shoulders, and even got to see a manta... More

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Maryland
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

There is nothing special about this place - yes, a nice walking trail along the beach, but...the snorkeling isn't anything special on a good day, and on the day we happened to be there, the red flags were flying, telling us to basically stay out of the waves. The parking fee of $18 on weekends and $16 on weekdays is... More

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