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Pompano Beach, Florida

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Pompano Beach

Nearby: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · Deerfield Beach · Fort Lauderdale · Boca Raton

Things to Do in Pompano Beach, FL

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.

5 things to do · 25 upcoming events · 2 places to eat · Updated September 2026 · events refreshed daily

This Weekend in Pompano Beach

Mon 7 – Thu 10

Things to Do in Pompano Beach

Beaches & Parks 1

Attractions & Activities 4

On the water

Pompano / Fort Lauderdale wrecks

'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.

~$85–100 two-tank
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Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi, FTL / Hollywood / Pompano (30+ stops)

On the water

Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi

The easy way to bar-hop the Intracoastal. Dog policy conflicts between sources (site says service animals only) — call.

All-day $38, evening $25 ask
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FAQ: Pompano Beach

What is there to do in Pompano Beach this weekend?

Events in Pompano Beach include School Girls, Or the African Mean Girls Play (Sep 3–27, The Hive Black Box Theater), Labor Day Weekend at Lucky Fish (Sep 7, Lucky Fish) and Gallery Visits by Appointment Only - Blanche Ely House Museum (Sep 8, Ely Museum). The weekend strip at the top of this page is refreshed daily.

Where can I eat on the water in Pompano Beach?

Waterfront restaurants in Pompano Beach include Cap's Place (1928 speakeasy, boat access only, $$$).

Are there dog-friendly beaches or parks in Pompano Beach?

Yes. Dog-friendly spots in Pompano Beach include Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi (ask).

What towns are near Pompano Beach?

The closest towns to Pompano Beach are Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (3.7 mi), Deerfield Beach (5.8 mi), Fort Lauderdale (8.0 mi), Boca Raton (8.7 mi), Sunrise (9.5 mi) and Highland Beach (12 mi). Each has its own guide on this site.