Palm Beach County's public bus service, Palm Tran, operates daily and also provides service to the Tri-Rail commuter train stations. Though not as convenient as having your own set of wheels, Palm Tran will take you to popular points of interest like the Boca Raton Museum of Art and Mizner Park. A one-way fare costs $1.50; an unlimited all-day ride pass will set you back $4.

• Palm Tran 

This commuter rail line runs from the Miami International Airport to West Palm Beach, with stations in every beach town along the way. Fares begin at $2.50 (one way) and are calculated by zone. Daily passes are also available. If you fly into Miami or Fort Lauderdale, you'll find this is an economical (though more time-consuming) way to get to and from the airport.

• Tri-Rail

Locally owned Metro Taxi of Palm Beach County offers 24-hour service in Boca Raton. Although its red and white cars are easy to spot, you'll probably need to call ahead to order your ride.

• Metro Taxi 

Boca Raton is an easy city to navigate by car, but parking can be pricey in some areas. However, you'll find four free parking garages located at Mizner Park. Plus, you can avoid the expensive vehicle entry fees at the city's various parks by making use of nearby metered parking. Many major rental car companies, including Enterprise, Hertz, Avis and Budget, are stationed around the city and at the nearby major airports.