Families typically move to Boca Raton because of the excellent reputation of its public school system. In addition, it is home to Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Everglades University, and Palm Beach State College. Like its neighbors Boynton Beach and Delray Beach, Boca offers a thriving foodie culture and many of its fine restaurants feature locally-sourced food. Although indoor malls may be fading in other parts of the country, the Town Center Mall continues to be a a central gathering place for shoppers and diners. Mizner Park in downtown Boca offers a variety of cultural activities year round, a number of which are free to the public. And of course, Boca is famous for its easy access to boating on the Intracoastal and its white sand beaches.
