Pompano Beach is a city in Broward County, Florida.
Get in
Arrive by plane by flying into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport or Miami International Airport. You may also arrive by cruise ship.
By car
The main roads into Pompano Beach are the Federal Hwy, US-1, which enters from the north and south and goes along the east side of the mainland; Ocean Blvd, which is FL-A1A and goes the length of the barrier island from north to south and enters from the north by bridge over Hillsboro Bay and the south across land from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea; and I-95, which goes north-south on the west side of town. There is a network of less important roads, such as Dixie Hwy (FL-811 / north-south) and Atlantic Blvd (FL-814 / east-west to the island) as well and arriving by car provides many options.
Get around
See
- Goodyear Airship Operations, 1500 Northeast 5th Ave (intersection of NE 3rd Ave and NE 16th St across the rail line from the Dixie Highway), 26.24924°, -80.11914°, +1 954 946-8300, oriana_garcia@goodyear.com. A free one-hour tour of the Goodyear blimp hangar. Call to find out tour times and reserve a spot.
- Butterfly World/Tradewinds Park, 3600 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, 26.26865°, -80.1715°, +1 954 977-4400. Amidst thousands of flowers, tropical plants, waterfalls, gardens, and classical music, Butterfly World is a unique, breathtaking site that is one of Florida's leading tourist attractions. Come here to see exotic butterflies and to get in touch with nature.
Do
Buy
Eat
- Beach House Pompano, 270 North Pompano Beach Blvd, 26.2358°, -80.0888°, +1 954 607-6530. Su 10AM–9PM, M–Th 11AM–9PM, F–Sa 11AM–10PM. 2021-08-09
- Umberto's Pizza Restaurant, 2780 E Atlantic Blvd, 26.2314°, -80.0954°, +1 954 784-7110. 2021-08-09
- Checkers Old Munchen, 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33062, +1 954 785-7565. Excellent German food and imported beer. 2022-10-13
Drink
There are many bars.
Sleep
- Beachcomber Resort & Villas, 1200 S. Ocean Blvd, +1 954 941-7830. Offers oceanfront accommodations and luxury amenities that include two outdoor pools, a private beach and complimentary parking. 2016-01-05
- Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa (Pompano Beach Oceanfront Hotel), 1200 N Ocean Blvd, 26.2486°, -80.0858°, +1 954 782-0100. 2021-08-09
- Seahorse Guesthouse, 901 N Ocean Blvd, 26.2462°, -80.0875°, +1 954 786-1359, info@seahorsepompano.com. 2021-08-09
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