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Boca Inlet Peninsula
52 residences on a private peninsula where the Boca Inlet meets the Atlantic. Designed by Garcia Stromberg, completed 2010, with optional Waldorf Astoria resort membership.
Market Intelligence
Recent transaction activity and pricing for 1000 Ocean on Boca Inlet.
About The Building
1000 Ocean is a 52-residence, seven-story condominium completed in 2010 on the Boca Inlet peninsula, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Intracoastal Waterway at 1000 South Ocean Boulevard. Developed by LXR Luxury Resorts and Hotels and designed by Garcia Stromberg, the building’s curved, nautilus-inspired footprint places every residence on a water-facing exposure with sightlines spanning ocean, inlet, and Intracoastal depending on unit position.
The 52 residences break into three tiers: ground-level beach villas (approximately 2,800 to 4,000 square feet), tower residences on floors two through six (approximately 3,500 to 5,500 square feet), and single- and multi-level penthouses on the upper floors (approximately 6,000 to 8,000+ square feet). Ceiling heights range from 10 to 20 feet. Terraces run 1,200 to 2,000+ square feet. Select units include private plunge pools, summer kitchens, and fireplaces. Every residence has a private one- to three-car garage, which is uncommon in South Florida oceanfront buildings.
Standard interior finishes include Italian cabinetry, stone countertops, Wolf gas ranges, Sub-Zero refrigerators, and Dornbracht fixtures. Building amenities include an oceanfront pool with poolside butler service, a fitness center with dedicated Pilates and yoga studios, spa treatment rooms with steam and sauna, and a lakefront club room with catering kitchen. The building provides 24-hour concierge and valet parking.
1000 Ocean sits on the grounds of the Waldorf Astoria Boca Raton (formerly the Boca Raton Resort and Club). Residents may purchase an optional resort membership providing access to the hotel’s golf courses, tennis facilities, spa, marina, and dining. This adjacency to a branded resort operation distinguishes 1000 Ocean from standalone condominiums in the Boca market. Within the Boca Raton luxury condo competitive set, 1000 Ocean’s closest comparisons are the Mandarin Oriental Residences (an 85-unit, hotel-branded tower at 105 East Camino Real, still under construction as of early 2026 following extended delays and a Chapter 11 filing by developer Penn-Florida Companies) and Alina Residences (a 300+ unit, multi-tower development by El-Ad Group on SE Mizner Boulevard, completed in phases from 2021). The peninsula site, direct oceanfront position, and low unit count separate 1000 Ocean from both; Alina and the Mandarin Oriental are downtown locations without direct beach access.
Building Features
On-site fitness, spa, poolside butler service, and optional Waldorf Astoria resort membership.
Residence Options
Beach villas, tower residences, and multi-level penthouses across three distinct tiers.
Ground Level
Floors 2–6
Top Floors
Residence Features
Standard appointments across all residence types at 1000 Ocean.
Location
1000 Ocean sits at the southern tip of a peninsula at the mouth of the Boca Inlet, between the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Intracoastal Waterway to the west. The building is located on the grounds of the Waldorf Astoria Boca Raton (formerly the Boca Raton Resort and Club), on A1A just north of Camino Real.
Downtown Boca Raton, including Royal Palm Plaza and Mizner Park, is approximately five to eight minutes by car. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is roughly 25 minutes; Palm Beach International Airport is approximately 35 minutes.
Common Questions
52 total, split across three types: ground-level beach villas, tower residences on floors two through six, and single- and multi-level penthouses on the upper floors. Living areas range from approximately 2,800 square feet in the villas to over 8,000 square feet in the largest penthouses.
In a building this size, annual turnover is typically in the single digits. Desirable exposures, particularly direct east ocean views on upper floors of Tower B, can go years between trades. Buyers targeting a specific unit type or floor should be prepared to move quickly when something surfaces or wait patiently for it. There is rarely a middle ground at 1000 Ocean.
Monthly HOA fees range from approximately $4,500 to $12,000 depending on unit type and size. Fees cover 24-hour concierge, valet parking, security, poolside butler service, fitness center, spa, building insurance, and exterior maintenance. The Waldorf Astoria resort membership is not included and is a separate, optional cost.
On top of HOA, owners carry individual HO-6 insurance (which has risen sharply for oceanfront buildings across South Florida), property taxes (no homestead cap for non-homesteaded units), and the optional resort membership if they choose it. For a mid-building tower unit, all-in monthly carrying costs excluding the mortgage typically run well into five figures. We model the complete picture, including tax implications and insurance estimates, for any specific unit under consideration.
1000 Ocean sits on the grounds of the Waldorf Astoria Boca Raton (formerly the Boca Raton Resort and Club). Residents may purchase an optional membership providing access to the resort’s championship golf courses, Har-Tru tennis courts, full-service spa, marina, and restaurants. Membership terms and pricing are set by the resort and are separate from the building’s HOA structure. Not all residents join.
For buyers who want golf and marina access without maintaining a separate club membership elsewhere in Boca, this adjacency is a meaningful convenience. For those who do not use resort amenities, the proximity still adds value in a less obvious way: the resort grounds provide a maintained landscape buffer and an additional security perimeter around the peninsula that a freestanding condo site would not have.
Long-term rentals only. The association requires a one-year minimum lease, permits a maximum of one lease per calendar year, and allows owners to lease in the first year after purchase. Short-term and seasonal rentals are not permitted.
This restriction eliminates the rotating-tenant dynamic that depresses resale values and building culture in seasonal rental buildings. The trade-off is real: buyers who plan to use the unit three months a year and rent the remaining nine will not find the flexibility they need here. For buyers who prioritize a stable, owner-occupied environment, the restriction is a feature, not a limitation.
Yes, with a 20-pound weight limit. This effectively limits owners to small breeds and is more restrictive than several competing buildings in the Boca market. Two pets may be permitted with a combined maximum weight; confirm specifics with building management.
Buyers with larger dogs should verify current policy directly with the association before making an offer. Pet restrictions are governed by the declaration of condominium and are difficult to negotiate individually after purchase. If a large-breed dog is a non-negotiable, this building may not be the right fit regardless of how well the unit, views, and price align.
Three items to request before making an offer. First, the building’s structural integrity reserve study (SIRS), now required under Florida’s post-Surfside legislation for buildings three stories and above. Second, the most recent reserve study and current reserve funding level; underfunded reserves are the leading predictor of future special assessments. Third, the building’s special assessment history, including any pending or approved assessments.
Separately, oceanfront master policy premiums across Palm Beach County have increased materially since 2022, and that cost flows directly through the HOA. Individual HO-6 coverage adds further to the carrying cost. For a building completed in 2010 on a direct oceanfront site, these numbers are not trivial. We pull the current financials and walk buyers through the insurance and reserve picture as part of our standard pre-offer diligence on any 1000 Ocean unit.
These are fundamentally different products serving different buyer priorities. 1000 Ocean is a 52-unit, seven-story building on a direct oceanfront peninsula, completed in 2010, with private garages, optional Waldorf Astoria membership, and over 15 years of operating history with a known cost structure. The Mandarin Oriental (85 units at 105 East Camino Real, developed by Penn-Florida Companies) is a 12-story hotel-branded tower in downtown Boca with integrated Mandarin Oriental services, sky bridge hotel access, and Via Mizner Golf and City Club membership, but no direct beach frontage.
As of early 2026, the Mandarin Oriental project remains under construction following extended delays and a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by the developer in December 2025. The core trade-off for buyers evaluating both: 1000 Ocean is a proven oceanfront asset with transparent carrying costs and a stabilized association. The Mandarin Oriental, once delivered, will offer newer construction and integrated hotel services at a downtown location. Buyers considering the MO should conduct thorough due diligence on the developer’s current financial position and realistic delivery timeline before committing capital.
Different price tier, different location, same architect. Alina is a 300+ unit, multi-tower development by El-Ad Group on SE Mizner Boulevard in downtown Boca, designed by Garcia Stromberg (the same firm that designed 1000 Ocean). Units range from approximately 1,400 to 5,400 square feet with an entry point around $1 million. Alina offers walkable downtown access, a larger resident community, and a broader selection of unit types, but it is not on the water.
1000 Ocean’s entry point is roughly three times higher, the building is a sixth the size, and every residence sits on a direct oceanfront peninsula with private garages. Buyers cross-shopping these two are generally deciding between urban convenience at a lower carrying cost and oceanfront scarcity at a premium. They are not interchangeable, and treating them as comparable will lead to a mismatched purchase.
Most resale units have been updated or fully renovated by their owners since the 2010 delivery, so interior finish quality varies significantly from unit to unit. The building’s reinforced concrete construction and ceiling heights (10 to 20 feet depending on tier) accommodate substantial interior renovations, including kitchen and bath reconfigurations, flooring replacement, and system upgrades.
Prospective buyers should request the association’s renovation guidelines before factoring renovation costs into their acquisition budget. These typically include contractor insurance requirements, work hour restrictions, elevator reservation protocols, and board approval timelines. A renovation-ready unit priced below a recently finished comparable can represent strong value, but only if the renovation timeline and association process are accounted for realistically. Contact us for current policy on unit combinations.
Every residence includes a private, enclosed one- to three-car garage depending on unit type. This is uncommon in South Florida oceanfront condominiums, where assigned spaces in a shared parking structure are the norm.
The private garages provide enclosed storage, direct building access, and a level of day-to-day convenience closer to a single-family home than a typical condominium. For buyers with collector vehicles, specific security requirements, or simply a preference for not sharing a parking structure, the enclosed garage format is a practical advantage that most competing buildings in Boca cannot match. It also eliminates the valet-only access friction common in full-service buildings.
Like most high-end oceanfront buildings in South Florida, 1000 Ocean has a mix of full-time residents and seasonal owners, with usage concentrated between November and April. The one-year minimum lease restriction discourages short-term rental turnover, which keeps the building quieter than properties that permit seasonal leasing.
Buyers who prioritize a year-round residential feel should ask about current owner-occupancy rates and the proportion of units used seasonally. This directly affects common-area activity levels, pool and amenity usage patterns, and the overall building dynamic during off-season months. A building that feels vibrant in February and empty in August is a different ownership experience than one with consistent year-round activity, and that distinction matters more than most buyers initially expect.
The building operates 24-hour concierge, 24-hour security, and full-time valet parking. The oceanfront pool includes dedicated butler service, a staffing level most Boca condominiums do not provide. A lakefront club room with catering kitchen is available for private events.
The key distinction for buyers evaluating service levels: 1000 Ocean’s model covers building operations and common-area staffing, but does not include hotel-style housekeeping, in-unit dining, or turnkey property management as standard offerings. Residents who want those services can access them through the optional Waldorf Astoria membership or arrange them privately. Buyers coming from hotel-branded residences (Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Four Seasons) should calibrate expectations accordingly; the trade-off is lower HOA overhead in exchange for à la carte service access rather than built-in hotel infrastructure.
For current availability, recent transaction history, or to arrange a private tour of 1000 Ocean, contact our team.
