Boca Raton vs. Palm Beach: Palm Beach County's Elite Enclaves Compared

Palm Beach County's two marquee enclaves, Boca Raton and Palm Beach, share an Addison Mizner heritage yet deliver very different expressions of coastal luxury. Palm Beach is an island of Mediterranean Revival estates and invitation only clubs; Boca Raton is a modern resort city of branded towers, golf communities and marinas. This editorial compares architecture, ultra luxury inventory, lifestyle, privacy and practical ownership considerations to help discerning buyers decide which side of the Intracoastal best fits their needs, or whether a dual city strategy is the ideal solution.