Delray Beach, Florida, vacation rental, vacation home

Area:

38.32 sq km (14.8 sq mi)

Population:

57,409

Ethnic Composition:

Whites are 68.6%, blacks 26.9%, Asians & Pacific Islanders 0.3%, Native Americans 0.3%, Hispanics 8.6%.

History:

Henry Flagler arrived in Palm Beach County - the Palm Beaches - in 1893. Flagler had a vision to turn Palm Beach into the most famous, well-known resort in the world. On November 5, 1894, under Flagler's guidance, the residents of the little town voted to incorporate as the city of West Palm Beach. The city soon became a frontier town containing storefronts and saloons, and became as notorious as any town in the wild west. The bible wielding, anti-alcohol crusader, Carrie Nation, arrived in 1904. Nation had little effect on the town's raucous personality, but churches began springing up at that time. In 1926 and 1928 killer hurricanes almost destroyed the town, and in 1929 property value dropped by more than half. The city fought back, but it took years. WWII brought military dollars to the area, and an influx of veterans began moving into the area in 1950. The first television station was opened in 1953, and a dozen more followed a couple of years later. The town has lived through a boom, a bust, a war that took place right off it's shores, another boom and a recession. This is a town that's too tough to die.

Overview:

Delray Beach, South of Palm Beach Shores, is one of the gems of the Palm Beaches with sparkling blue waters and crystal white sandy beaches. Delray Beach has a wonderful sense of community pride. The town has recently revitalized itself attracting many upscale restaurants and art galleries to it's historic downtown district. Delray Beach, similar to the action-filled South Beach in Miami, is considered a trendy, hip, happening spot for young and old.

Transportation:

International flights, trains, buses, taxis, and car rentals.

Language:

100% English.

Religion:

Predominantly Catholic, but also Buddhist, Hindu, Taoist, Jewish and Muslim.

Literacy:

100%.

Life Expectancy:

76 Years.

Per Capita Income:

$25,992

Currency:

U.S. Dollars.

Time Zone:

International Time Zone +5. Eastern Time Zone, United States.

Temperature Range:

Average temperature 76 degrees.

Phone Code:

561

Electricity:

110 volts AC, 60 Hz.

Measurements:

British Imperial

Business Hours:

Shops are generally open from 9 AM to 8 PM, Monday thru Saturday. Some shops open on Sunday.

Banking Info:

Banks are generally open from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday thru Friday. Some banks open for five hours on Saturday.

Holiday Chart:

HOLIDAY CHART

JAN	FEB	MAR
January 1st; New Year's Day January 15th, Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.	February 19th; George Washington's Birthday	(no national holiday)
APR	MAY	JUN
(no national holiday)	May 28th; Memorial Day	(no national holiday)
JUL	AUG	SEP
July 4th; Independence Day	(no national holiday)	September 3rd; Labor Day
OCT	NOV	DEC
October 8th; Columbus Day	November 12th; Veteran's Day November 22nd; Thanksgiving	December 25th; Christmas Day

Activities:

Volleyball is very popular and nets are scattered along the beach. Also, Delray Beach is famous for a wrecked ship, the SS Inchulva, which you will find a couple of hundred yards off shore; something for you to explore with scuba gear. Or charter a boat for a day of fishing for sailfish and marlin in the deep seas off the coast. Or jet ski, water-ski, sail, or just have a picnic. There's always something to do in Delray Beach.

Shopping:

Delray Beach is noted for it's tremendous shopping opportunities. Simply take a walk down Atlantic Avenue, historic old town, and you'll find all kinds of stores for your shopping event; jewelry, designer handbags, golf equipment, perfumes, cosmetics, and upscale clothing. And don't forget the antiques.

Nightlife:

Many of the nightspots Delray Beach have live bands and entertainers, and others rely on deejays to bring in the crowd. If you like to dance, you'll find jazz, Dixieland, bop, disco, ballroom, country & western, rock, and whatever the current crazes are.

Dining:

You'll find some very enjoyable eateries in and near Delray Beach where you'll find a wide variety of steaks, prime rib, ribs, chicken, fish, shrimp, lobster, crab, and other seafood specialties. Or if you prefer ethnic, you'll find Chinese, Cajun, French, Italian, Japanese, Continental, and European.

Beverages:

You’ll find most international beverages served in Delray Beach.

Taxes:

There is a 6% sales tax on most goods and services.

Tipping & Bargaining:

Tipping is generally 10% to 15%.


Area	Electricity	Life Expectancy	Per Capita Income	Taxes
Activities	Ethnic Composition	Literacy	Phone Code	Temperature Range
Beverages	Dining	Measurements	Population	Time Zone
Business Hours	History	Nightlife	Religion	Tipping & Bargaining
Banking Info.	Holiday Chart	Overview	Shopping	Transportation
Currency	Language

Area	Electricity	Life Expectancy	Per Capita Income	Taxes
Activities	Ethnic Composition	Literacy	Phone Code	Temperature Range
Beverages	Dining	Measurements	Population	Time Zone
Business Hours	History	Nightlife	Religion	Tipping & Bargaining
Banking Info.	Holiday Chart	Overview	Shopping	Transportation
Currency	Language

t		ALMANAC	Delray Beach, Florida United States of America