Much of Boca Raton’s identity is tied to its beautiful beaches. From the wide-open shoreline of the 1890s to the glamorous days of the Cabana Club, our coast has played an important role in shaping the community we know today.
Life’s a Beach explores the evolution of Boca Raton’s coastline and the beach culture that helped transform our city into one of Florida’s best-known resort communities.
Through historic photomurals, vintage swimwear, artifacts, and memorabilia from the Boca Raton Historical Society’s collections, visitors will discover more than a century of life by the sea, from Boca’s earliest days to the rise
of beachfront resorts, recreation, and the coastal lifestyle that became synonymous with Boca Raton.
On View
September 9, 2026 – February 27, 2027
The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum
Historic Town Hall
71 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton
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October 3 – Free Fun Saturday: Beach Party|
November 7 – Fancy Funfetti Pop-Up – Bedazzle fab sunnies to show off your personality!
November 10 – Town Hall Talk: A Look at Swimwear Through the Decades with Kimberly Wick
