AgentBoca · The Waterfront Edit
The ocean, on your terms.
A morning on the Intracoastal and a home that works for you and your boat. Start with both.
By Jennifer Susanne Sommers · Sotheby’s International Realty
A yacht behind the house, a canal home near downtown or a condo with beach and marina life in the mix. Boca’s waterfront gives you several ways to live near the water. Start with your daily routine and the boat you plan to bring, then compare the actual homes.
Explore these established boating neighborhoods and marina communities, with links to current homes for sale and rentals. The searches may include interior homes, too. Check dockage, ocean access and boating rights for each property.
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Estate neighborhoods with a boating perspective.
If privacy, outdoor space and the possibility of a private dock lead your list, start with these East Boca neighborhoods.
Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club
Royal Palm combines estate living with a private-club setting. Select waterfront homes have private dockage, while the club separately describes a marina with more than 60 slips accommodating yachts up to 130 feet. Compare the home and club arrangements separately: membership, berth availability and the fit of a home's dock all need confirmation.
Golden Harbour
If downtown Boca and Mizner Park are part of your routine, include Golden Harbour in your waterfront search. Canal-front estates offer a residential setting with Intracoastal access. Properties are commonly marketed with no fixed bridges to the ocean, but check the actual dock, canal width and route for each home.
Lake Rogers Isle
Lake Rogers, also called Lake Rogers Isle, brings waterfront streets, canal homes and custom residences to the East Boca search. Look at the home and its connection to the Intracoastal together. Frontage, turning room and depth can make a real difference to your boating plans.
Boca Harbour & Boca Harbour Island
Compare established homes and contemporary estates in these connected canal and Intracoastal neighborhoods. Many waterfront properties have private docks and routes marketed without fixed bridges. The search includes Boca Harbour Island. Check navigable frontage and vessel capacity home by home.
Blue Inlet
Blue Inlet is a smaller East Boca waterfront neighborhood on the west side of the Intracoastal. If you want a canal-front home, private dockage and a quieter residential setting near the coast, take a look. Give water depth, dock layout and the access route as much attention as the house.
The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary combines custom estates, a guard-gated entrance, land and water patrols and a preserve setting. Its association describes a 20-slip marina and private deepwater dockage behind many estates. An interior home and a waterfront estate come with different boating questions. Confirm the rights tied to the particular property.
Bel Marra
In northeast Boca, Bel Marra offers canal living with original homes, renovations and newer custom residences. Waterfront homes can combine private dockage with Intracoastal and ocean access marketed without fixed bridges. Check the setup for the boat you have now and any larger one you are considering.
Condominiums & communities with marinas or docks.
A marina community may bring boating, beach access and shared amenities into the same routine. Put the residence and the dockage terms side by side.
Boca Marina Yacht Club
North of Yamato Road, Boca Marina Yacht Club is a gated boating community with villas, townhomes and single-family residences. Waterfront living and dockage are part of the draw. Check each home's slip or dock rights, vessel dimensions, lift approvals and association obligations. Equipment and rights can differ between listings.
Yacht & Racquet Club of Boca Raton
Between the Atlantic and Intracoastal, Yacht & Racquet Club combines a private beach with a 78-slip marina, waterfront dining, tennis, pickleball and fitness amenities. If beach days and boating are both on your list, explore the homes here. Ask the association for current slip availability, fees, eligibility and vessel limits.
Boca Bayou
Boca Bayou offers canal-front condos, boat docks and shared amenities. Its route includes fixed-bridge access, so your boat's height matters. Confirm controlling clearance, water level and dock arrangements before narrowing the search. Dockage does not automatically come with every unit.
Boca Beach Residences & Marina
Also marketed as Boca Beach House, this boutique address at 725 South Ocean Boulevard overlooks Lake Boca Raton. The developer describes 32 residences and an 18-slip private marina. With the inlet and beach part of the location's appeal, be specific about the boating details: does the offering include a berth, and on what terms?
Check the whole route
“No fixed bridges” does not mean no bridges.
No fixed bridge does not mean an uninterrupted cruise. Boca’s waterways include opening bridges, and the trip to the ocean may involve bridge openings, speed zones and changing inlet conditions. Compare the full route from the dock with your vessel’s length, beam, draft and air draft. A neighborhood label or estimated trip time is only a starting point.
What to review before choosing your waterfront home.
The vessel and the route. Confirm depths, bridge clearances, turning room and the route to the Boca Raton Inlet with a qualified marine professional using current navigation information.
Dockage rights. Establish whether the berth is deeded, assigned, leased, shared or separately available. Review transfer terms, waitlists, fees, vessel limits and whether tenants may use it.
The waterfront structures. Arrange appropriate inspection of the seawall, dock and lift. Review permits, condition, utilities and responsibility for future repairs.
The ownership picture. Compare association rules, reserve and assessment information where applicable, flood exposure and property-specific insurance quotations.
For a deeper purchase review, read the AgentBoca waterfront buyer’s due-diligence checklist.
Frequently asked questions.
Which Boca Raton communities should boating buyers compare?
Begin with Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Golden Harbour, Lake Rogers Isle, Boca Harbour and Boca Harbour Island, Blue Inlet, The Sanctuary and Bel Marra. For marina or condominium living, compare Boca Marina Yacht Club, Yacht & Racquet Club, Boca Bayou and Boca Beach Residences & Marina. The best fit depends on your home preferences and vessel requirements.
Can I assume a slip comes with a waterfront condo?
No. Get the rights and availability for the specific offering confirmed in writing. A marina amenity or water view does not establish that a slip is included.
Can I explore rental homes in these communities?
Yes, when rental listings are available in the linked searches. Confirm rental terms, association approval and use of docks or club facilities separately.
Let’s narrow the waterfront search
Find your place on the water.
Tell Jennifer your preferred setting, boat dimensions and timing. She can help you compare homes, neighborhoods and ownership details with those needs in mind.
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Jennifer Susanne Sommers · Sotheby’s International Realty
[email protected] · 561-888-3115
Community and marina descriptions reviewed October 28, 2026. Marina specifications are based on the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Yacht & Racquet Club, Sanctuary association and Boca Beach Residences developer materials. Availability, amenities, dockage and association terms can change. This guide introduces real estate options and does not certify a property or route for a particular vessel.
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