Highland Beach is a small coastal town in Palm Beach County, Florida, occupying a narrow strip of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. It sits just north of Boca Raton and south of Delray Beach, about 50 miles north of Miami and roughly 28 miles south of Palm Beach, making it part of the Miami metropolitan area and the southern Gold Coast. With a population of about 4,300, Highland Beach is one of the smaller municipalities in Palm Beach County, and its residential character is defined by the water on both sides. The town is composed largely of beachfront and Intracoastal condominium buildings and a smaller number of waterfront single-family homes, many of them within gated communities. Communities such as the Boca Highland Beach Club & Marina and Highland Beach Club anchor the housing stock, and many residences offer direct ocean views or private boat dockage on the Intracoastal. The town's population skews older, with a high proportion of retirees and seasonal residents drawn by the quiet, low-key coastal setting and the near-private character of the beaches. A paved bike path runs the length of town along the ocean, connecting north to Delray Beach and south to Boca Raton, and residents share the area's access to golf, boating, and the dining and shopping of the two neighboring cities. Highland Beach offers few commercial services of its own, so daily errands, dining, and healthcare happen in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, both minutes away. Public schools are part of the Palm Beach County School District, with students attending campuses in the Boca Raton area. For those seeking a tranquil, oceanfront address between two of South Florida's most amenity-rich cities, Highland Beach is a distinctive choice.