A respected voice for the residents of Sun & Surf, Riviera, and Por La Mar — three oceanfront neighborhoods between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal, on the A1A corridor.
Since 1968, the Riviera Civic Association has served as a respected voice — helping to preserve the peace, privacy, safety, and ambiance of this area.
We are a voluntary 501(c)(4) non-profit formed by the owners of houses, duplexes, and townhomes in three contiguous neighborhoods. Membership and board participation are voluntary, and our work is to advocate for our residents, safeguard the character of our community, and be a thoughtful steward of the place we call home.
Urge the enactment and enforcement of laws, ordinances, and regulations affecting the peace, privacy, safety, and appearance of the area.
Oppose development that does not conform to the established residential character and appearance standards of the area.
Endorse and support sound programs for the operation and regulation of the area's extensive public recreation facilities.
From the Atlantic to the Intracoastal, our area runs north to south through Sun & Surf, Riviera, and Por La Mar — each with its own character, all sharing one shoreline.
The northernmost of the three — a private oceanfront enclave, home to some of Boca Raton's most carefully preserved properties. Sun & Surf brings the association directly to the water's edge.
“If you don't like living here, then you just don't like living.”— L. & J. Allen, Sun & Surf
The heart of the association, set quietly between the ocean and the Intracoastal. An established community of homes and townhomes, Riviera anchors the association and gives it its name.
“That first glance of the ocean as you round our own special beach path never fails to inspire.”— J. Corwin, Riviera
The southernmost — a close-knit neighborhood of single-family homes just steps from the Atlantic. Named for the sea it faces, Por La Mar carries a small-town character that has defined this stretch of A1A for generations.
“Por La Mar is still a beautiful place — my home for half a lifetime.”— B. Leen, Por La Mar
In 2016, despite pressure to develop the site into two towers or a restaurant, association members engaged residents across Boca Raton and helped pass a referendum that created Wildflower Park. Today it is one of the most visited parks in the city — proof of what a coordinated, well-informed neighborhood can accomplish.
The association is led by residents who give their time. Membership and board participation are voluntary.
A condensed local history of our area was compiled by board member William Sun, with editorial help from Mac Johnson, photographs and research from Keith Nelson, and assistance from Susan Gillis, Curator at the Boca Raton Historical Society. It reaches back to Liz Townsend, tender of the Palmetto Park bridge around 1917, and a 1918 Por La Mar photograph of the Bell family — and forward to the city's upcoming centennial.
Read more about our history →The member listserv is how the board reaches you and how neighbors reach one another. Here's how it keeps your information safe — and why you can join with confidence.
Neighbors see a first name and neighborhood — never an email, phone number, or home address. Only the board can connect a name to a home.
No anonymous accounts. Every member is a verified resident, and the membership roster is maintained by the board.
Sign in with Face ID, a fingerprint, or a one-time email link. Nothing to remember, and nothing for an attacker to phish.
Protected by the same edge security used by banks. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with encrypted off-site backups.
Every administrative action is logged and reviewable, and two board members serve as co-administrators from day one.
No advertising, no tracking, no third-party data brokers — ever. The association can export all of its data at any time.
Membership includes full access to the private listserv and member community.
Membership is voluntary and open to all owners of houses, duplexes, and townhomes in Sun & Surf, Riviera, and Por La Mar.
Prefer to pay by check? Make it payable to the Riviera Civic Association and mail to PO Box 1155, Boca Raton, FL 33429. The association is a 501(c)(4); dues are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions.
The latest association announcement to members, including updates from the board and around the neighborhoods.
Read more →An update on infrastructure work affecting the area, with details and timelines for residents.
Read more →Recent issues — 2025, 2024, and 2023 — are archived for members in the members' area.
Read the newsletters →A secure, members-only area for residents of the three neighborhoods. Newsletters, meeting minutes, the resident directory, and an invitation-only listserv for neighbors to communicate with neighbors.
Sign in to access newsletters, the archive, and the community.
Join the association to gain access. Membership is open to all property owners in the three neighborhoods.
For questions about membership, board meetings, or community matters, please reach the association directly.
