Park
Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park
2.5 mi of undeveloped beach, glass-calm Whiskey Creek paddling with rentals, jetty snorkeling.
$6/car leashed
What's going on in
Dania Beach
Nearby: Hollywood · Fort Lauderdale · Hallandale Beach · Sunny Isles Beach
Things to Do in Dania Beach, FL
Dania Beach hides Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, a wild barrier-island beach with mangrove paddling right beside the airport and cruise port. Onshore it's the Antique Row, a jai-alai casino and the new Dania Pointe shopping district.
7 things to do · 12 upcoming events · 12 places to eat · Updated September 2026 · events refreshed daily
This Weekend in Dania Beach
Mon 7 – Thu 10- TODAY
U-Ball event (Beach Basketball) Tournament and Meeting Legends
Dania Beach
- TODAYFort Lauderdale
“Timeless Tropics: Florida’s Changing Landscapes” Fine Art Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale
History Fort Lauderdale
- TODAYFort Lauderdale
Build a Better World: The Future Begins with You
Fort Lauderdale
- WEDHollywood
Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre
7 pm · Hollywood Beach Theatre
- THUHollywood
Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre
7 pm · Hollywood Beach Theatre
- THUFort Lauderdale
King Tides: Sept. 10-13
Fort Lauderdale
Things to Do in Dania Beach
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Beaches & Parks 3
Beach
Dania Beach jetty / Mizell-Johnson
Rock ledges and jetty; lobstering at night in season (permit + gauge).
no (beach)
Beach
Pompano, Commercial Blvd, Vista Park & Dania piers
The local checks; small, uncrowded, learner-friendly on windswell.
Attractions & Activities 1
Shopping & Markets 1
Shopping
Dania Pointe & Gulfstream Park Village
Open-air lifestyle centers; PopStroke, Lucky Strike, racing.
yes (outdoor)
At Night 2
At night
Comedy clubs
Miami Improv, Dania Beach Improv, Palm Beach Improv — rotating weekly headliners, posted 3–4 weeks out.
Events in Dania Beach
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Concerts & Live Music 4
Concert · · 7 pm
Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre
Hollywood Beach Theatre · Hollywood
This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances.
FreeNearby · Hollywood
Concert · · 7 pm
Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre
Hollywood Beach Theatre · Hollywood
This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances.
FreeNearby · Hollywood
Concert · · 7 pm
Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre
Hollywood Beach Theatre · Hollywood
This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances.
FreeNearby · Hollywood
Sports 1
Sports ·
U-Ball event (Beach Basketball) Tournament and Meeting Legends
Dania Beach · Dania Beach
Participate in the beach basketball tournament on the ocean.
Free
Festivals & Markets 1
Festival ·
“Timeless Tropics: Florida’s Changing Landscapes” Fine Art Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale
History Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale
Explore the fine art exhibit featuring Florida’s landscapes.
FreeNearby · Fort Lauderdale
Races & Runs 3
Race · · 12:30 am
2nd Annual Rock the Climb
Hollywood
110 Yards, 72 Yards, 36 Yards The 2nd Annual Rock the Climb - 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb returns to the iconic Hard Rock Guitar Hotel in Hollywood, Florida, on September 11, 2026. This powerful event serves as a solemn tribute to…
$65.24Nearby · Hollywood
Race ·
OmegaXL Sport FIRE HERO 5K (Runner's Depot)
1111 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood Beach · Hollywood
5K Confirmed 2026.
Nearby · Hollywood
Community 3
Community ·
Build a Better World: The Future Begins with You
Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale
A daily event focusing on the future of our world.
FreeNearby · Fort Lauderdale
Community ·
King Tides: Sept. 10-13
Fort Lauderdale
Expect some roadway flooding; report impassable roads.
FreeNearby · Fort Lauderdale
Community · · 8:30 am
911 Memorial Ceremony at Fire Station 31
Fire Station 31 · Hollywood
Hollywood Fire Rescue invites all to honor the lives lost on September 11.
FreeNearby · Hollywood
Where to Eat in Dania Beach
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Waterfront 6
Waterfront · $$$
Rustic Inn Crabhouse
Garlic crabs and mallets — Since 1955; bibs and paper tables
Dogs OK
Waterfront · $$$
Sea Watch on the Ocean
Old-Florida oceanfront — 1970s beach-house classic; Sunday brunch
Nearby · Fort Lauderdale
Waterfront · $$$
Casablanca Café
1927 home, piano bar — Oceanfront terrace, Moroccan-Mediterranean
Nearby · Fort Lauderdale
Waterfront · $$$
Shooters Waterfront
Boat-up party brunch — Intracoastal icon since 1982; live music
Dogs OKNearby · Fort Lauderdale
Casual & Family 1
Date Night 5
Date night · $$$$$
Chef's Counter at MAASS ★
Contemporary tasting — Broward's only star, 15 min from home
Book aheadNearby · Fort Lauderdale
FAQ: Dania Beach
What is there to do in Dania Beach this weekend?
Events in Dania Beach include U-Ball event (Beach Basketball) Tournament and Meeting Legends (Sep 7, Dania Beach), “Timeless Tropics: Florida’s Changing Landscapes” Fine Art Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale (Sep 7–13, History Fort Lauderdale) and Build a Better World: The Future Begins with You (Sep 7, Fort Lauderdale). The weekend strip at the top of this page is refreshed daily.
What are the best free things to do in Dania Beach?
Free picks in Dania Beach include Casinos. Seminole Hard Rock Guitar Hotel (casino, Hard Rock Live, Oculus light show, Bora Bora pool day passes); The Casino at Dania Beach (free live music, Stage 954); Gulfstream Park Village.
Where can I eat on the water in Dania Beach?
Waterfront restaurants in Dania Beach include Rustic Inn Crabhouse (Garlic crabs and mallets, $$$), Kaluz (Upscale casual, $$$), Sea Watch on the Ocean (Old-Florida oceanfront, $$$) and Casablanca Café (1927 home, piano bar, $$$).
Are there dog-friendly beaches or parks in Dania Beach?
Yes. Dog-friendly spots in Dania Beach include Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (leashed) and Dania Pointe & Gulfstream Park Village (yes (outdoor)).
What towns are near Dania Beach?
The closest towns to Dania Beach are Hollywood (2.9 mi), Fort Lauderdale (4.9 mi), Hallandale Beach (4.9 mi), Sunny Isles Beach (7.1 mi), North Miami Beach (8.3 mi) and Miami Gardens (9.9 mi). Each has its own guide on this site.