Take to the seas for a day of fun with the Spanish River Paddle Company. This eco-tour company is “passionate about the ocean and coastal areas” of South Florida, and hosts a variety of tours to help you share in that love.

Choose from tour options ranging from eco tours and sunrise tours to sunset tours and full moon paddles. The Spanish River Paddle Company offers both sit-on-top kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Its knowledgeable guides know not only the history and ecology of South Florida, but also the nuances of working with the forces of the tide and the wind.

Take a shallow water tour of the coastal estuaries and mangrove creeks or head out deeper into the open sea. Tour rates start at $50 per person and typically run for 2.5 hours or more. For experienced kayakers looking to strike out on their own, Spanish River Paddle Company offers half-day rentals for $40 and full-day rentals for $80.

Spanish River Paddle Company
107 E. Palmetto Park Road
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 705-2716
www.bocapaddle.com
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You children might be amazed by the electronic playground at Patch Reef Park, and they wouldn't be the first ones. The unique play area draws the attention of many local kids, according to Yelp reviews. It's made up of four games, each incorporating elements of physical and digital play. Watch while your youngsters work together to mimic the patterns of flashing lights at the Space game or let them hone their speed and agility while navigating the spinner in the Swirl game.

The electronic playground is just one part of the children's area at Patch Reef Park, which also includes a pirate-themed playground complete with a massive ship and a water feature that turns on when the weather is warm. Elsewhere in the park, adults can enjoy a fitness trail dotted with exercise equipment, pavilions for picnicking, and an impressive array of athletic fields.

Patch Reef Park
2000 NW 51st Street
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 367-7039
www.patchreefpark.org
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Considered by many to be the best restaurant on Atlantic Avenue and even in Delray Beach, J&J Seafood Bar and Grill is a must for locals. The restaurant's dimly lit, warm atmosphere is simply decorated, allowing diners to focus on the ocean fresh seafood rather than their surroundings. J&J serves freshly shucked oysters, seafood chowder and seafood entrees that include clam linguini, nut rusted snapper and grilled grouper. It also offers plenty of options for diners who don't care much for seafood. Land lovers can choose from burgers and steaks while vegetarians have a number of hearty salads from which to choose. The restaurant is very popular so reservations are highly recommended.

J&J is open for lunch and dinner, Tuesdays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

J&J Seafood Bar and Grill,
634 East Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33483
(561) 272-3390

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