Centra Townhomes

The Neighborhood: Blue Lakes, Boca Raton

Blue Lakes sits near Palm Beach and mixes homes, shops, and parks. Rapids Water Park offers water rides and family fun. Norton Museum of Art hosts art shows and public events. Palm Beach Zoo offers close views of local wildlife. Manatee Lagoon features educational displays about manatees and coastal life. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park protects dunes and offers kayaking and hiking. Restaurants like Buccan and Cafe Boulud serve varied menus to residents and visitors. Bars like E.R. Bradley's Saloon and Blue Martini host live music and evening crowds. Peanut Island Park invites picnics, snorkeling, and short boat trips. Palm Tran runs local bus routes that connect this district to nearby towns. Brightline stops at West Palm Beach and gives fast rail service to cities along the coast. Amtrak stops at the West Palm Beach station and connects long distance travelers to the region. Grassy Waters Preserve protects freshwater wetlands and offers trails for bird watchers. Flagler Museum provides history about the area and draws guided tour groups. Census data shows that the most common age group falls between 15 to 19 years old and that households with 2 people make up the largest part of the local population.