{"id":3883,"date":"2024-11-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/?p=3883"},"modified":"2025-09-01T08:52:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T08:52:23","slug":"the-small-town-charm-of-delray-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/18\/the-small-town-charm-of-delray-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"The Small-Town Charm of Delray Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Want to know a secret? <strong>Delray Beach is one of the coolest towns in Florida<\/strong>. Long a hidden gem for in-the-know locals, Delray is drawing more and more admirers for its top-rated beach, buzzy art galleries, and chef-led restaurants. Families, sun bums, and culture-loving travelers are all catching on to Delray\u2019s charm \u2013 in return, the town is more exciting than ever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the helm of all the excitement is a burgeoning arts district anchored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/the-ray-hotel\"><strong>The Ray<\/strong><\/a>, a fresh boutique hotel full of art and tropical flair. Get an inside look at Delray\u2019s hottest newcomers with Independent Collection Hotels &amp; Resorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diving Into Delray Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Delray Beach, Florida is located on the southeast coast, between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. It\u2019s perfectly poised to extend your big-city stay, but we\u2019d argue Delray is impressive on its own.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3889\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-186715544-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3889 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-186715544-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-186715544-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-186715544-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-186715544-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-186715544-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" data-id=\"3888\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-2165496568-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3888 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-2165496568-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-2165496568-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-2165496568-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-2165496568-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-2165496568-2048x1352.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/676;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"3890\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1848016073-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3890 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1848016073-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1848016073-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1848016073-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1848016073-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1848016073.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Delray Beach is lovingly known as \u201cthe village by the sea.\u201d It has colorful pastel shops, outdoor cafes, and a casual, carefree attitude that gives this place a <strong>beachy laid-back vibe<\/strong>. Where nearby cities have fancy brands, Delray Beach is decidedly independent. Over 90% of Delray\u2019s businesses are locally owned, including Montce Swim, an up-and-coming swimwear brand founded by a South Florida native. Along the town\u2019s main artery, <strong>Atlantic Avenue<\/strong>, countless bistros, art galleries, and independent shops lead directly to Delray\u2019s picture-perfect beach, recently <strong>voted the best beach in Florida<\/strong> by <em>USA Today<\/em> readers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As word gets out around Delray Beach, more travelers are looking for a hotel stay that mirrors Delray\u2019s creative spirit. Enter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/the-ray-hotel\"><strong>The Ray<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Soulful Stay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Artsy, eclectic, and thoughtfully designed, The Ray Hotel embodies the soul of Delray. It\u2019s beachy and boutique, yet strikingly modern; design-forward, and chic, with a sunny disposition. And best of all, it\u2019s just one mile away from Delray\u2019s famous beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first things you\u2019ll notice at The Ray is the art. From the valet porte-coch\u00e8re to the lobby lounge is a beautiful melange of paintings and sculptures, woven chandeliers, photography, and more. Particularly impressive is the \u201cPortal\u201d polygon by <strong>British-American artist Anthony James<\/strong>, which seems to peer into infinity through clever use of LED lights, glass, and sacred geometry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"3893\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Rosewater_Moke_120_PSWork@50-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3893 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Rosewater_Moke_120_PSWork@50-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Rosewater_Moke_120_PSWork@50-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Rosewater_Moke_120_PSWork@50-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Rosewater_Moke_120_PSWork@50-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Rosewater_Moke_120_PSWork@50-2048x1368.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/684;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3895\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Room_070_PSWork@50-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3895 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Room_070_PSWork@50-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Room_070_PSWork@50-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Room_070_PSWork@50-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Room_070_PSWork@50-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Room_070_PSWork@50-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"689\" data-id=\"3892\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Lobby_324_PSWork@50-1024x689.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3892 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Lobby_324_PSWork@50-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Lobby_324_PSWork@50-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Lobby_324_PSWork@50-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Lobby_324_PSWork@50-1536x1033.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Lobby_324_PSWork@50-2048x1377.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/689;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Upstairs in the hotel\u2019s 141 guestrooms and suites, The Ray takes a cue from surrounding flora and fauna to infuse each space with a <strong>\u201cTropical Modern\u201d design<\/strong>, a coastal aesthetic that feels both soothing and sophisticated. Picture light wood panels, Mediterranean tile, marble-top vanities, and big exotic plants. Framed photographs of Barbie and Ken at the beach add a dash of playfulness to the room and nod to star photographer <strong>Slim Aarons <\/strong>who famously worked and played in nearby Palm Beach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even more to love, almost every room has a balcony or terrace overlooking the <strong>Pineapple Grove Arts District<\/strong>, home to some of Delray\u2019s best restaurants, bars, and local shops; plus incredible public art and colorful murals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Delicious Eats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests of The Ray don\u2019t have to travel far for delicious food and drinks \u2013 all that\u2019s just an elevator ride away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the lobby level, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campidelray.com\/\"><strong>Campi<\/strong><\/a> is a New York-style trattoria inspired by its sister restaurant, Campagnola, an iconic old-school Italian spot on the Upper East Side. Cozy up in a leather booth and feast on Bistecca Fiorentina, chargrilled octopus, house-made pastas, and other tasty delights. Heading out on the town? Start your evening in true Italian fashion with Campi\u2019s <em>aperitivo<\/em> complete with bottles of Tuscan Brunello wine, arancini bites, rigatoni alla vodka, and crunchy <em>fritto misto<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" data-id=\"3896\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC00796-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3896 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC00796-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC00796-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC00796-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC00796-1536x866.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC00796-2048x1155.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/577;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3899\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Rosewater_Bar_355-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3899 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Rosewater_Bar_355-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Rosewater_Bar_355-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Rosewater_Bar_355-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Rosewater_Bar_355-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Rosewater_Bar_355-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"3897\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Restaurant_429_PSWork@50-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3897 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Restaurant_429_PSWork@50-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Restaurant_429_PSWork@50-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Restaurant_429_PSWork@50-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Restaurant_429_PSWork@50-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mm1091_HZ_FL_TheRay_Restaurant_429_PSWork@50-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next door, world-renowned chef <a href=\"https:\/\/akirabackdelray.com\/\"><strong>Akira Back<\/strong><\/a> is cooking up magic at his namesake restaurant, drawing from his Korean heritage and passion for Japanese cuisine to present a spectacular Asian fusion experience. Begin your epicurean adventure with Chef Akira\u2019s hot and cold plates, designed to share (or not). Treat yourself to the AB Tuna Pizza dressed in umami aioli, micro shiso, and white truffle oil, or opt for the <strong>decadent Truffle Bomb made of sea urchin<\/strong>, sweet shrimp, Korean <em>gejang<\/em>, smoked potato truffle foam, and a dollop of caviar. Pescatarians have their pick of ultra-fresh seafood flown in from all over the world, like fatty tuna and unagi kabayaki. And for date nights and family outings, Akira Back\u2019s menu has plenty of treats for everyone at the table. We\u2019re talking sushi rolls and carpaccio cuts, fried rice, Japanese A5 Wagyu selects, and so much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upstairs at the hotel\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therayhotel.com\/dine-drink\"><strong>Rosewater Rooftop<\/strong><\/a>, Chef Akira serves American and international fare with oysters, salads, and sandwiches, too. We especially love the seafood ceviche with leche de tigre sauce and housemade tortilla chips. 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Soaked in sunlight and warm wood accents, the 20,000-square-foot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therayhotel.com\/amenities\"><strong>Rosewater Rooftop <\/strong><\/a>feels like a glamorous hideaway in the heart of Delray Beach. Catch a tan by The Ray\u2019s <strong>rooftop pool<\/strong>, or catch up with friends at the open-air lounge with views of Pineapple Grove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a luxury-lifestyle hotel in Delray Beach, The Ray is all about attention. So much so, you never have to leave the pool to place an order. 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The short answer is: whenever you feel like it! There\u2019s always something going on in Delray, like the Saturday morning Green Market, or <a href=\"https:\/\/downtowndelraybeach.com\/events\/first-friday-art-walk-0\"><strong>First Friday Art Walks<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>on Atlantic Avenue. The weather in Delray Beach stays warm year round, with December temps hovering around 76\u00b0F degrees. And there are plenty of annual art and culture events to explore, like January\u2019s <strong>Downtown Festival of the Arts <\/strong>and the <a href=\"https:\/\/delrayaffair.com\/\"><strong>Delray Affair<\/strong><\/a> arts and crafts festival in March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, The Ray Hotel is full of exciting events and happenings. Along with happy hours and live DJ sets, there\u2019s wellness classes on the Plaza Lawn, craft cocktail tastings, and a state-of-the-art fitness center to keep things moving at your leisure. Best of all, The Ray is just one mile away from Delray\u2019s award-winning beach and sugar-soft sand, where hotel guests enjoy complimentary beach chairs, towels and umbrellas, and a stylish ride in the hotel\u2019s MOKE vehicle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling adventurous? Rent a complimentary bicycle and cruise through downtown, or head to Delray Beach Watersports to rent a <strong>sailboat, kayak, or snorkeling<\/strong> gear. Feeling not-so-adventurous? Pick up a game of beach volleyball, or soak up the sun to the sound of crashing waves. Laze the day your way, then head back to The Ray Hotel for evening cocktails under the stars. Raise your glass and cheers to the magic of Delray Beach, the coolest small town in Florida, and your new favorite escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>For families, friend groups, and Florida staycations, Delray Beach is a hidden gem that\u2019s worth exploring. 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