Pompano 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 25 upcoming events, kept current from official sources. Top picks: Pompano, Commercial Blvd, Vista Park & Dania piers, Pompano / Fort Lauderdale wrecks and Cap's Place. Nearest towns: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (3.7 mi) and Deerfield Beach (5.8 mi).

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

Pompano Beach has spent a decade rebuilding its oceanfront, and it shows: a new pier and beachside restaurants, an amphitheater with a steady concert calendar, and a fishing fleet that gives the town its name. Hillsboro Inlet's lighthouse is the photo stop.

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Beaches & Parks in Pompano Beach

  • Pompano, Commercial Blvd, Vista Park & Dania piers (Broward) — The local checks; small, uncrowded, learner-friendly on windswell.

Attractions & Activities in Pompano Beach

  • Pompano / Fort Lauderdale wrecks (Hillsboro Inlet & Port Everglades) — 'Wreck capital of Florida': Lady Luck (324-ft tanker with underwater art), Captain Dan, Guy Harvey, Rodeo 25, Tenneco Towers, SS Copenhagen. South Florida Diving Headquarters (night dives, lobster trips, a Halloween dive), Pompano Dive Center, Scuba Monkey. Price: ~$85–100 two-tank.
  • Lobster season (Pompano / Boynton) — Regular season open through Mar 31; 6/person/day, 3-inch carapace, saltwater license + lobster permit. Night lobster dives out of Pompano and Boynton are a fall staple.
  • Jet ski, parasail, flyboard (Pompano / FTL / Hollywood / South Beach) — Fort Lauderdale Watersports / Splash Watersports (Pompano & FTL), Boucher Brothers (Hollywood & South Beach). Price: Jet ski ~$100–150/hr, parasail ~$90–120.
  • 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.
  • Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi (FTL / Hollywood / Pompano (30+ stops)) — The easy way to bar-hop the Intracoastal. Dog policy conflicts between sources (site says service animals only) — call. Price: All-day $38, evening $25 · Dogs: ask.
  • Butterfly World (Coconut Creek) — World's largest butterfly park; lorikeet feeding. Price: $38 · Dogs: no.
  • Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse tour (Pompano Beach) — Boat ride to the lighthouse grounds and a climb; one Saturday a month via a preservation-society membership. Price: ~$25–30 · Dogs: no.

Shopping & Markets in Pompano Beach

  • Festival Flea Market Mall (Pompano Beach) — Wed–Sun. 500+ indoor vendors Outdoors and dog-friendly on a leash unless noted. Dogs: leashed.

Pompano Beach with kids

  • Jet ski, parasail, flyboard — Fort Lauderdale Watersports / Splash Watersports (Pompano & FTL), Boucher Brothers (Hollywood & South Beach).

Where to eat in Pompano Beach

Waterfront

  • Cap's Place (Lighthouse Point) — 1928 speakeasy, boat access only. Florida's oldest restaurant; FDR and Churchill ate here; you take their launch across. $$$.
  • Waterstone (Boca Landing) (Boca Raton) — Resort deck. Sunset over Lake Boca. $$$. (in nearby Boca Raton, 8.7 mi)
  • Kaluz (Fort Lauderdale (Commercial Blvd)) — Upscale casual. Closest to Coral Ridge; great happy hour and sunset. $$$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)
  • Sea Watch on the Ocean (Fort Lauderdale (north beach)) — Old-Florida oceanfront. 1970s beach-house classic; Sunday brunch. $$$. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)
  • Casablanca Café (Fort Lauderdale Beach) — 1927 home, piano bar. Oceanfront terrace, Moroccan-Mediterranean. $$$. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)
  • Coconuts (Fort Lauderdale) — Fun seafood shack. Lobster mac, boat-side seating, always packed. $$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)

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, 8.0 mi)
  • Heritage (Fort Lauderdale (Himmarshee)) — Wood-fired Italian — Broward's only Bib Gourmand. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)
  • Evelyn's (Four Seasons, Fort Lauderdale) — Michelin-recommended. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)
  • Daniel's Steakhouse (Fort Lauderdale) — Michelin-recommended. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)
  • Larb Thai-Isan (Fort Lauderdale) — Michelin-recommended. (in nearby Fort Lauderdale, 8.0 mi)

Bars & Nightlife

  • 26 Degree / Bangin' Banjo / Odd Breed (Pompano Beach) — Brewery. Three within minutes of each other. $ · dog-friendly patio.

What's on in Pompano Beach

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

  • School Girls, Or the African Mean Girls Play — Thu, Sep 3 – Sun, Sep 27 · The Hive Black Box Theater · Theater & Shows. This South Florida premiere revolves around the dynamics of a group of high school girls.
  • Labor Day Weekend at Lucky Fish — Mon, Sep 7 · Lucky Fish · Festivals & Markets. Celebrate Labor Day weekend with events at Lucky Fish. Price: Free
  • Gallery Visits by Appointment Only - Blanche Ely House Museum — Tue, Sep 8 · Ely Museum · Festivals & Markets. The City of Pompano Beach invites the public to visit the art galleries at Blanche Ely House Museum.
  • Lunch with Art - Visual Art — Wed, Sep 9 · BaCA · Community. Unlock Your Creativity Every Wednesday at The Bailey Contemporary Arts!
  • A Taste of Jazz — Thu, Sep 10 · BaCA · Concerts & Live Music. Indulge in an unforgettable evening at A Taste of Jazz at Bailey Contemporary Arts!
  • Culture Celebrations — Tue, Sep 15 – Thu, Oct 15 · Cultural Center · Festivals & Markets. Celebrate culture, community, and connection year-round with our dynamic lineup of events.
  • Old Town's Backyard Jam Concert Series — Fri, Sep 18 · BaCA · Concerts & Live Music. Get ready to groove at the Old Town's Backyard Jam Concert Series!
  • 6th Annual Celebrate Your Life 5K hosted by Tony’s Tribe — Sat, Sep 19, 7:00 AM · Tradewinds Park · Races & Runs. 5K WALK. RUN. REMEMBER. CELEBRATE LIFE. Join us Saturday, September 19 at Tradewinds Park for the 6th Annual Celebrate Your Life 5K — a morning of community, hope and suicide prevention. 💜 Walkers AND… Price: $40
  • Captured: A Living Archive — Fri, Oct 2 · Ely Museum · Festivals & Markets. This living room has long been a place of gathering and conversation.
  • Michael Jackson Tribute MJ LIVES! — Sat, Oct 3 · Cultural Center · Concerts & Live Music. Experience the precise energy and pure spectacle of the King of Pop’s greatest hits live!

See the full list, refreshed daily: Pompano Beach.

Getting there and planning your day

Pompano Beach sits at 26.238, -80.125 in Broward County. Parking rules, beach access and permits are on the City of Pompano 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 Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Society page has hours and entry fees.

Nearby towns

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Official sources and further reading

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