Highland Beach Area Guide
Highland Beach: Quiet Oceanfront Luxury
A serene barrier-island town of private oceanfront condominiums — with Boca Raton and Delray Beach just minutes away. Here is everything seasonal renters love about Highland Beach.
Browse Highland RentalsPrivate Oceanfront
Luxury condominiums with direct beach access and resort-style amenities.
Quiet & Secure
A gated, patrolled, residential town with an easy, unhurried pace.
Boca & Delray Minutes Away
World-class dining, shopping, and culture are a short drive in either direction.
Beach & Intracoastal
Set between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal — ideal for boating and beach days.
Why Seasonal Renters Choose Highland Beach
Highland Beach is a small, almost entirely residential barrier-island town tucked between Boca Raton and Delray Beach. Just over three miles long and a few blocks wide, it is made up largely of luxury oceanfront and Intracoastal condominiums — quiet, gated, and beautifully maintained. For seasonal renters who want the calm of a private beach retreat without giving up access to a real city, it is hard to beat.
The trade is simple and appealing: Highland Beach keeps the noise and traffic out, while Boca’s Mizner Park and Delray’s Atlantic Avenue — with their restaurants, shopping, and culture — sit only five to ten minutes away in either direction. Palm Beach International Airport is roughly 30 minutes north.
Living in Highland Beach
Oceanfront Living
Highland Beach is defined by its condominium towers and low-rise residences along State Road A1A, most with direct or deeded beach access. Established communities such as Toscana, Boca Highland Beach Club, Bel Lido, and Braemar Isle offer pools, fitness centers, tennis, concierge service, and private beachfronts. Many residences look straight out over the Atlantic, with Intracoastal-side buildings offering boat dockage and sunset views.
The Beach & Nature
The town’s calling card is its clean, uncrowded shoreline. Milani Park provides public beach access and picnic areas, while most residents enjoy private community beaches just steps from home. Between the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, the setting is ideal for morning walks, paddleboarding, boating, and quiet days by the water far from the crowds.
Dining, Shopping & Culture Nearby
Highland Beach is residential by design, so dining and shopping happen just up or down the coast — and that is part of the appeal. Boca Raton and its Mizner Park, Town Center mall, and museum are minutes to the south, while Delray Beach and its lively Atlantic Avenue are minutes to the north. You get the quiet of a private island with two vibrant downtowns at your doorstep.
Where to Stay
Most seasonal renters choose between oceanfront condominiums with direct Atlantic views and private beach access, and Intracoastal-side buildings that trade beachfront for boat dockage and sunset views. Communities range from full-service luxury towers to intimate low-rise residences. We match you to the right building for the views, amenities, and pace you want.
Getting Around
A car is the easy way to enjoy Highland Beach, with A1A running the length of town and I-95 a few minutes west for trips up and down the coast. Boca Raton and Delray Beach are both within roughly ten minutes, and Palm Beach International Airport is about half an hour north, with Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International a similar drive south.
Planning a Highland Beach season?
HOA approvals, building rules, and the best oceanfront inventory all move quickly. Our local team handles the details so your stay is seamless — start with our HOA Guide or talk to us directly.
Contact our team →Highland Beach Local Resources
- Town of Highland BeachOfficial town services and information
- Highland Beach LibraryTown library, programs, and events
- Boca Raton Regional HospitalBaptist Health — nearest full-service hospital
- Milani ParkPublic beach access and nature area
Plan Your Highland Beach Season
Tell us what you are looking for — oceanfront or Intracoastal, full-service or low-rise — and our local team will match you to the right building and handle the HOA approval from start to finish.
We reply to every inquiry within one business day.
Highland Beach Seasonal Rental FAQs
It is a quiet, almost entirely residential barrier-island town of luxury oceanfront and Intracoastal condominiums. It suits renters who want a private, secure beach retreat with Boca Raton and Delray Beach only minutes away.
Highland Beach is residential, so dining and shopping are just up or down the coast: Boca Raton’s Mizner Park and Town Center to the south, and Delray Beach’s Atlantic Avenue to the north — each roughly five to ten minutes away.
Many are. The town is lined with oceanfront condominiums offering direct beach access, alongside Intracoastal-side buildings with boat dockage and sunset views. We help you choose between ocean and waterway settings.
Most Highland Beach seasonal leases run one to three months, and many buildings require a 30- or 90-day minimum. We can also arrange longer full-season stays when you want to settle in for the winter.
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is about a 30-minute drive north. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) is a similar drive south, giving you two convenient options.
Yes — most buildings require HOA approval and have their own move-in, parking, and amenity rules. See our HOA Guide for details, and we handle the approval process for you.
Find Your Highland Beach Season
Tell us how you like to live and we’ll match you to the right Highland Beach building — oceanfront or Intracoastal, full-service or intimate.
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