Delray Beach Vacation Rentals

Spend time in the sun in Delray Beach

Nestled among the bustling cities of South Florida’s east coast, Delray Beach holds its own with pristine beaches and a downtown with buzz. Delray Beach is a first-class resort destination and a diverse, vibrant, community situated on the Atlantic Ocean between Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. A small and intimate town with big city sophistication, Delray Beach is a mere 15 minutes from Palm Beach International airport, 30 minutes from Fort Lauderdale International Airport, and only an hour north of Miami.

When staying in one of our Delray Beach vacation rentals instead of a traditional hotel, you’ll have much more space and privacy, plus cost savings when booking a property for a large group. Some of our Delray Beach rentals even come with special amenities like a backyard pool, washer/dryer units, and bicycles. Whether you’re looking for a beach condo with amazing views, or a larger home for space for the entire family, you can find it on our site.

Climate

To avoid the hottest temperatures and biggest crowds, the best times to visit Delray Beach are at the end of spring (April to May) and the beginning of fall (September to October). You'll be greeted by temperatures that fluctuate between the mid-60s and high 80s. Families will flood the area when school is out during the summer, and in winter, older part-time residents (or "snowbirds") will resettle in the area to escape the North's cooler temperatures. Keep in mind, though, that Florida's hurricane season comes in the fall, so weather could be an issue at this time.

Top activities and attractions in Delray Beach

A popular destination for locals and visitors alike, Delray Beach is filled with art galleries, upscale shops, fine restaurants and nightly entertainment. The town is also known for its family-friendly festivals, including the Delray Affair and the Delray Beach Wine & Seafood Festival as well as its seasonal 100-foot Christmas Tree.
Atlantic Avenue is becoming known as the place to play, in Palm Beach County. The mile long stretch heading to the beach is a charming streetscape filled with upscale shops, fine restaurants and nightly entertainment. The outdoor café style dining & palm tree lined avenue makes for a beautiful thoroughfare to stroll down tasting various cuisines, or stop and enjoy the people watching. Great restaurants filter into the side streets and other parts of town so don’t let your search for amazing food stop there.

Whether on vacation or a local on your day off, Delray is a great place to shop. A walkable town with very few chain stores makes for optimum browsing conditions. The unique stores and local designers serve as a breath of fresh air for those looking to break free from the homogenous shopping centers that have taken over most cities.

Arts and culture thrive in Delray Beach, with two inspiring districts to explore. Just off Atlantic Avenue, Pineapple Grove colorfully blends galleries, murals and public art alongside bistros and wine bars. At Old School Square, you can catch anything from art auctions to cabaret performances by Broadway stars to leading-edge contemporary art exhibits at Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square.

Delray Beach is a place that proudly puts its rich history on display. The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum preserves and showcases the heritage and innumerable contributions of African-Americans in Palm Beach County. And you’ll find much more than a moment of zen at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens; founded as a farming colony by Japanese émigrés more than 100 years ago, the museum features six lush gardens inspired by famous gardens of Japan – perfect for a relaxing afternoon stroll.

Two miles of pristine sand and turquoise water make up Delray Beach's public, lifeguard-protected beach, where locals laze under cabanas (for rent on the shore), rally friends for a volleyball game, or watch the sands for nesting sea turtles. The town's sprawling white sands line the Atlantic Coast, and the turquoise waters here are typically calm, making it a perfect family beach, and thus, popular spring break getaway for families. Beach amenities include picnic areas, a children's playground and lifeguard stations. Visitors can also enjoy the adjacent Atlantic Dunes Park beach and Delray Municipal Beach, guaranteeing plenty of space in the sand for Delray's approximately 1 million annual visitors.

Restaurants and Bars

In downtown Delray Beach you'll find the historic Doc's All American, a 1950s-style soda fountain that serves famously good root beer floats. Shops like Hands Office Supply (which began as a supply store in the 1930s) sell unique souvenirs and artwork.

Whether you're escaping the afternoon sun inside a tiki hut at the beachfront Sandbar or enjoying a happy hour lychee martini at the swanky buddha sky bar, staying social at all hours here is easy.

At Racks Fish House & Oyster Bar, shellfish connoisseurs can watch fresh, tender oysters get shucked and kettle-steamed right before their eyes. This spot offers a killer Key lime mahi mahi and prime Intracoastal Waterway views.

Why you should book an Delray Beach rental on FloridaRentals.com

Booking a Delray Beach vacation rental on FloridaRentals.com can save you up to 20% over our competitors. Plus, we have a wide array of inventory appealing to any group size or traveler tastes. Happy planning!