TRAVEL & CULTURE
JUNE 2017 / SOUTHERNLIVING.COM
82After walking from the beachfront
area across the Intracoastal Waterway
bridge to downtown, some people stop
at the Silverball just to escape the heat
and cool off in the air-conditioned
arcade. Next thing they know, they’re
reliving their glory days as a Pac-Man
champ or playing Charlie’s Angels
pinball and Skee-Ball. Plan your visit:
visitdelraybeach.org
If you’re traveling between Delray
and New Smyrna, make a stop at Juno
Beach to see some of the most gorgeous
water this side of The Keys. Juno Beach
Park is easy to access from downtownand has a popular pier, lifeguards, and
picnic areas. About 10 minutes south
of Juno Beach and less than an hour
north of Delray, John D. MacArthur
Beach State Park offers pristine sands
on the northern end of Singer Island.
Plan your visit: juno-beach.fl.us;
macarthurbeach.org
Whether you’re drawn to unspoiled,
expansive beaches or authentic coastal
towns loaded with personality, you’ll find
plenty to love along A1A. Be sure to give
yourself time to relax and cruise a bit.
PS: Rent a convertible for your trip—just
this once. You won’t be disappointed. ÂFOR THE CAMPERS
Named for a Florida folk singer,
Gamble Rogers Memorial State
Recreation Area at Flagler
Beach, north of New Smyrna
Beach, faces the Atlantic Ocean
on one side and the Intracoastal
Waterway on the other. Find tent
and RV sites available on both
shores, some with spectacular
views of the ocean. (The max RV
length is 47 feet.) All campsites
have electricity, water, and a few
other conveniences. Gamble
Rogers also has accessible
showers and picnic sites, and
you can rent a beach wheelchair
if you call the ranger station in
advance (386/517-2086). Rent
kayaks and bikes from the ranger
station if you don’t bring your
own, and take advantage of the
park’s boat ramp, located on
a channel that leads right to
the Intracoastal Waterway.
Leashed pets are welcome in the
campgrounds but aren’t allowed
on the beach. Note: Gamble
Rogers is still recovering from
Hurricane Matthew and can
currently accommodate only
campers but not day-trippers,
though they’re working hard to
change that. Contact the park in
advance for more information on
closings. floridastateparks.org/
park-activities/gamble-rogersA Delray Favorite
Head to El Camino for
Mexican fare like Grilled
Dayboat Swordfish
served with craft drinks.