Dania Beach, Florida, is a Broward County town on the Jupiter-to-Key West coast. This guide covers 9 beaches, parks and attractions, 12 places to eat and 12 upcoming events, kept current from official sources. Top picks: Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, Other beaches worth knowing and Rustic Inn Crabhouse. 2 of the activities are free. Nearest towns: Hollywood (2.9 mi) and Fort Lauderdale (4.9 mi).

Last updated September 7, 2026. Events refresh daily; places are hand-picked and re-checked monthly.

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.

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Beaches & Parks in Dania Beach

  • Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (Dania Beach) — 2.5 mi of undeveloped beach, glass-calm Whiskey Creek paddling with rentals, jetty snorkeling. Price: $6/car · Dogs: leashed.
  • Other beaches worth knowing (Various) — Quietest natural beaches: Blowing Rocks / Hobe Sound NWR, MacArthur Beach, Mizell-Johnson, Cape Florida. Haulover's north section is Miami-Dade's legal clothing-optional beach. Closest everyday strand to Coral Ridge is Vista Park / NE 18th St with free street parking on the west side of A1A north of Sunrise. September heat rule: before 9 am or after 5 pm — sand and pavement burn paws midday.
  • Dania Beach jetty / Mizell-Johnson (Dania Beach) — Rock ledges and jetty; lobstering at night in season (permit + gauge). Dogs: no (beach).
  • Pompano, Commercial Blvd, Vista Park & Dania piers (Broward) — The local checks; small, uncrowded, learner-friendly on windswell.

Attractions & Activities in Dania Beach

  • Whiskey Creek (Dania Beach (Mizell-Johnson SP)) — 1.5-mi mangrove creek, manatees. Price: Rentals ~$25–35/hr.
  • Fishing — mullet run and sailfish season (Jupiter to Miami) — Sept–Oct mullet run: snook, tarpon and sharks blitzing bait off every pier and inlet (Anglin's, Juno, Deerfield, Pompano, Dania piers, $5–7; Juno Pier allows leashed dogs). November: sailfish season opens with the first fronts — Jupiter/Palm Beach is 'Sailfish Alley.' Drift boats (Sailfish Marina, Lady Pamela II, Kelley/Reward Fleet); private half-day ~$700–1,000. Price: Drift boats ~$60–80/person.

Shopping & Markets in Dania Beach

  • Dania Pointe & Gulfstream Park Village (Dania / Hallandale) — Open-air lifestyle centers; PopStroke, Lucky Strike, racing. Dogs: yes (outdoor).

At Night in Dania Beach

  • Casinos (Hollywood / Dania / Hallandale) — 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.
  • Comedy clubs (Doral / Dania Beach / WPB) — Miami Improv, Dania Beach Improv, Palm Beach Improv — rotating weekly headliners, posted 3–4 weeks out.

Free things to do in Dania Beach

Nothing here charges admission (parking may).

  • Other beaches worth knowing — Quietest natural beaches: Blowing Rocks / Hobe Sound NWR, MacArthur Beach, Mizell-Johnson, Cape Florida.
  • 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 to eat in Dania Beach

Waterfront

  • Rustic Inn Crabhouse (Fort Lauderdale (Dania Cut-off)) — Garlic crabs and mallets. Since 1955; bibs and paper tables. $$$ · dog-friendly patio.
  • Kaluz (Fort Lauderdale (Commercial Blvd)) — Upscale casual. Closest to Coral Ridge; great happy hour and sunset. $$$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 4.9 mi)
  • Sea Watch on the Ocean (Fort Lauderdale (north beach)) — Old-Florida oceanfront. 1970s beach-house classic; Sunday brunch. $$$. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 4.9 mi)
  • Casablanca Café (Fort Lauderdale Beach) — 1927 home, piano bar. Oceanfront terrace, Moroccan-Mediterranean. $$$. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 4.9 mi)
  • Coconuts (Fort Lauderdale) — Fun seafood shack. Lobster mac, boat-side seating, always packed. $$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 4.9 mi)
  • Shooters Waterfront (Fort Lauderdale) — Boat-up party brunch. Intracoastal icon since 1982; live music. $$$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 4.9 mi)

Casual & Family

  • Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlour (Dania Beach) — 1956 parlor. The Kitchen Sink sundae arrives with sirens. $.

Date Night

  • Chef's Counter at MAASS ★ (Four Seasons, Fort Lauderdale) — Contemporary tasting. Broward's only star, 15 min from home. $$$$$ · book ahead. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 4.9 mi)
  • Heritage (Fort Lauderdale (Himmarshee)) — Wood-fired Italian — Broward's only Bib Gourmand. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 4.9 mi)
  • Evelyn's (Four Seasons, Fort Lauderdale) — Michelin-recommended. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 4.9 mi)
  • Daniel's Steakhouse (Fort Lauderdale) — Michelin-recommended. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 4.9 mi)
  • Larb Thai-Isan (Fort Lauderdale) — Michelin-recommended. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 4.9 mi)

What's on in Dania Beach

The next 10 events on the Dania Beach calendar (dates are America/New_York; confirm with the organizer before you go):

  • U-Ball event (Beach Basketball) Tournament and Meeting Legends — Mon, Sep 7 · Dania Beach · Sports. Participate in the beach basketball tournament on the ocean. Price: Free
  • “Timeless Tropics: Florida’s Changing Landscapes” Fine Art Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale — Mon, Sep 7 – Sun, Sep 13 · History Fort Lauderdale · Festivals & Markets. Explore the fine art exhibit featuring Florida’s landscapes. Price: Free
  • Build a Better World: The Future Begins with You — Mon, Sep 7 · Fort Lauderdale · Community. A daily event focusing on the future of our world. Price: Free
  • Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre — Wed, Sep 9, 7:00 PM · Hollywood Beach Theatre · Concerts & Live Music. This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances. Price: Free
  • Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre — Thu, Sep 10, 7:00 PM · Hollywood Beach Theatre · Concerts & Live Music. This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances. Price: Free
  • King Tides: Sept. 10-13 — Thu, Sep 10 – Sun, Sep 13 · Community. Expect some roadway flooding; report impassable roads. Price: Free
  • 2nd Annual Rock the Climb — Fri, Sep 11, 12:30 AM · Races & Runs. 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… Price: $65.24
  • 911 Memorial Ceremony at Fire Station 31 — Fri, Sep 11, 8:30 AM · Fire Station 31 · Community. Hollywood Fire Rescue invites all to honor the lives lost on September 11. Price: Free
  • Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre — Sat, Sep 12, 7:00 PM · Hollywood Beach Theatre · Concerts & Live Music. This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances. Price: Free
  • The Strokes — Sun, Sep 13 · Hard Rock Live · Concerts & Live Music.

See the full list, refreshed daily: Dania Beach.

Getting there and planning your day

Dania Beach sits at 26.052, -80.144 in Broward County. Parking rules, beach access and permits are on the City of Dania Beach site; the Visit Lauderdale (official tourism board) calendar lists county-wide festivals; check the National Weather Service Miami – South Florida forecast before a beach or boat day (summer storms build after 2 pm); snorkelers and anglers should read the NOAA tides: South Port Everglades; Brightline (West Palm Beach–Boca–Fort Lauderdale–Aventura–Miami) is the car-free way in; the official Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park page has hours and entry fees.

Nearby towns

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Official sources and further reading

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