Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club
Boca Raton's most exclusive address: yachts, Nicklaus golf and old-school discretion
Living in Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club
Royal Palm is not a community that competes with the others in this guide; it plays a different sport. Founded in 1959 on 450 acres of East Boca between the Intracoastal and The Boca Raton resort, its roughly 700 estates include deep-water lots with no fixed bridges to the ocean, a full-service marina for yachts up to about 120 feet, and streets where homes trade quietly at an average around eleven million dollars.
Two things make it unique in South Florida. First, the water: it is Boca's true yachting address, where the boat lives behind the house. Second, the club structure: the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, dining and racquet life belong to a private club whose membership is by invitation, with member sponsors, and, unusually, is not required to own a home here.
The buyer profile follows: principals who value privacy, discretion and permanence over activity calendars. Original mid-century homes are steadily giving way to new custom estates, which is where much of the value story lives.
Amenities
- Full-service private marina (yachts to ≈ 120 ft)
- Direct Intracoastal and ocean access, no fixed bridges
- Jack Nicklaus Signature 18-hole golf course
- Elegant clubhouse dining and social calendar
- Tennis and croquet at the club
- State-of-the-art fitness center
- 24/7 armed security and patrol
- Minutes on foot or by car to Mizner Park and the beach
- Adjacent to The Boca Raton resort
- Three private islands within the community
At this level, transactions are about discretion and structure as much as price: off-market availability, land value versus house value, dock specifications and the club invitation process. Lourdes approaches Royal Palm the way she approaches every negotiation, with patience and maximum-outcome strategy rather than speed, and she works with international buyers who need the whole picture explained clearly, in English or Spanish, before committing at this scale.
Schools and location
Royal Palm sits in East Boca Raton off Camino Real, adjacent to The Boca Raton resort and minutes from Mizner Park, Royal Palm Place and the beach. Families here typically choose among Boca's leading private schools; public zoning is assigned by address and Lourdes confirms it case by case.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to join the club to buy a home?
Can large yachts really dock here?
What is the realistic entry price?
HOA fees, prices and availability are approximate, change over time and are provided for orientation only. School zoning is assigned by address by the Palm Beach County School District and must be confirmed for each specific home. Lourdes will verify all current figures for any property you're interested in.
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Lourdes will answer in English or Spanish, usually the same day.