Neighborhood Guide · East Boca Raton
Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club — Boca Raton's most prestigious gated waterfront.
A private country-club community with a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, deep-water marina, and the largest concentration of estate-scale waterfront homes in Boca Raton.
Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club is the definitive gated luxury address in Boca Raton. Stretching along the Intracoastal Waterway just south of Camino Real, it combines a 24/7 guarded setting, a redesigned Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, a private yacht marina, and estate lots that regularly trade well into eight figures.
For families weighing gated country-club living against the walk-to-Mizner-Park lifestyle of Golden Harbour, Royal Palm is usually the counterpoint. Both are actively followed by Empire Development under the leadership of Founder & CEO Marc Elkman.
What defines it
Why buyers keep circling back to Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club.
Jack Nicklaus Signature golf
A recently reimagined Jack Nicklaus Signature course sits at the center of the community, alongside a full country-club program of tennis, fitness, and dining.
Private deep-water marina
The Royal Palm marina accommodates large yachts with direct Intracoastal access — a rare pairing with a full golf community anywhere in Florida.
24/7 gated privacy
Staffed gates and community-wide security make Royal Palm the go-to choice for buyers relocating from the Northeast who prioritize privacy.
Deepest inventory of estate lots
Royal Palm holds the largest concentration of true estate-scale waterfront lots in Boca Raton, with regular teardown-and-rebuild activity at the top of the market.
Lifestyle
Daily life in the enclave.
Days in Royal Palm typically start on the course or the water, with a private launch from the community marina putting Atlantic fishing grounds within easy reach. The clubhouse anchors social life, with member dining, tennis, and a full family program.
The rest of Boca is minutes away: The Boca Raton resort, beaches, Mizner Park, and East Palmetto Park Road dining. Top private schools — Saint Andrew's, Pine Crest, Grandview — pull heavily from the community.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask about Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club.
Where is Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club?
Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club sits along the Intracoastal Waterway in East Boca Raton, Florida, immediately south of Camino Real and minutes from The Boca Raton resort and downtown.
What makes Royal Palm one of Boca Raton's top luxury addresses?
It combines a 24/7 gated setting, a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, private marina, and estate-scale waterfront lots. Its combination of security, boating, and golf is unmatched in Palm Beach County.
How does Royal Palm compare to Golden Harbour?
Royal Palm offers a larger, gated, country-club lifestyle with golf and dining; Golden Harbour is a smaller, ungated, walk-to-Mizner-Park deep-water enclave. Empire Development builds and follows product in both markets.
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Contact
Considering a Royal Palm estate?
Empire Development
374 East Palmetto Park Road
Boca Raton, FL 33432