From the old money exclusivity of Palm Beach to the new money flash of Boca Raton and the moored mega yachts of Fort Lauderdale, southeast Florida unrepentantly shows you the money. They call it the Gold Coast for a reason – a place where oceanfront property values climb into the upper eight figures and A-listers cloister in elite enclaves. But it’s also a vacation destination where the other 99 percent can find their place in the sun in unassuming coastal towns that tuck between the high-dollar real estate.
Public beaches abound, and there is an abundance of attainable resorts, restaurants, and shops that have never seen the flash of a platinum card. The region boasts a respectable collection of museums, galleries, and performing arts venues. And nature lovers aren’t forgotten either. Just a few miles inland from the coast visitors can tour botanical gardens, paddle wetlands, hike state park trails and visit wildlife sanctuaries.
