Overview
Deerfield Beach is a city of 81,000 people (2019) in Florida, just south of Boca Raton in northern Broward County.
2 sights · 5 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Deerfield Beach
Quiet Waters Park
Deerfield Beach Arboretum
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Nov–Apr. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 61°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and Sep. (climate data from nearby Fort Lauderdale)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- FLL Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Fort Lauderdale — 17 mi away (major hub). Directions
- DJT President Donald J. Trump International Airport, West Palm Beach — 25 mi away (major hub). Directions
I-95, US-1, and FL-A1A run to and out of the town from north to south, from west to east respectively. Hillsboro Blvd (FL-810) leads to central Deerfield Beach from the west.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Quiet Waters Park
- Lunch Tucker Duke's
- Afternoon Deerfield Beach Arboretum
- Dinner El Jefe Luchador
- Evening The Cove Restaurant & Lounge
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Deerfield Beach fronts the Atlantic Ocean, and not surprisingly the beautiful beach is its most popular attraction.
History
Deerfield Beach is named for the numerous deer that once roamed the area. It is part of the Greater Miami metropolitan area.
Climate
Deerfield Beach has a true tropical climate, with hot, humid summers, and warm, dry winters. The city does experience cold fronts from November through March. However, the average monthly temperature for any month has never been recorded as being under 64.4 °F (January averages 66 °F). Most of the year is warm and humid, and the summers are almost identical to the climate of the Caribbean tropics. In addition, the city gets most of its rain in the summer (wet season) and is relatively dry in winter (dry season). The wet season, which is hot and humid, lasts from May to October, when it gives way to the dry season. The dry season features mild temperatures with some invasions of colder air, which is when the little winter rainfall occurs — with the passing of a front. The hurricane season largely coincides with the wet season. 69% of the city's annual rainfall occurs during the five month summer period. The hurricane season is between 1 June and 30 November, with major hurricanes most likely to affect Florida in September and October. Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Wilma struck the city in 2005; other direct hits were Hurricane Cleo in 1964, Hurricane King in 1950 and the 1947 Fort Lauderdale Hurricane.
Get in
By train
- Amtrak offers daily train service on the Silver Star and Silver Meteor routes. The station is at 1300 West Hillsboro Boulevard next to I-95. Take the 48 Broward Transit bus to the beach.
By car
I-95, US-1, and FL-A1A run to and out of the town from north to south, from west to east respectively. Hillsboro Blvd (FL-810) leads to central Deerfield Beach from the west.
Get around
Your best bet is to rent a car to get around. Deerfield Beach is friendly to bicycle traffic, but the public transportation serves a limited portion of the city, and overall it's not a very walkable city outside of the downtown area.
By bus
Place Broward County Transit (BCT)
The county bus system. The number 48 bus runs between Deerfield Mall, the Tri Rail and Amtrak Station, Downtown and the beachfront. The 48 bus does not run along Ocean Blvd but the Palm Tran 92 bus does. The 92 bus does not run south of East Hillsboro Blvd. BCT provides for connections with the bus systems in other parts of the metropolitan area: Metrobus in Miami-Dade County and Palm Tran in Palm Beach County. Buses are available, but often slow and inconvenient. There is a push to increase bus service.
See
Do
- Visit the beach. The Deerfield Beach pier offers excellent fishing and marine life viewing opportunities.
Buy
While not particularly known as a shopper's destination by any means, Deerfield Beach is home to numerous gift shops where you can find the perfect Florida souvenir.
Eat
Eat Casa Maya Grill
In "The Cove" strip mall, on Hillsboro Boulevard just west of the Intracoastal Bridge. Mexican with a number of tasty Yucatec Maya specialties like pork or chicken pibil and poc-chuc faujitas. Open for lunch & dinner.
Eat Charm City
A super popular location amongst locals and visitors alike, Charm City offers delicious, huge burgers that are created by chefs. They start at $5, and include Kobe beef and a vegetarian option, called the Hippie.
Eat El Jefe Luchador
Street-style and Mexican wrestling combine at this vibrant restaurant that has awesome food that is tasty, delicious and scrumptious. It is operated by the owner of Charm City.
Eat Tucker Duke's
A cool burger joint that serves Lunch and Dinner. They offer a variety of burgers along with drinks and desserts. Great for a casual get-together.
Drink
Drink The Cove Restaurant & Lounge
This legendary happy-hour stop overflows with singles on the make after a day at the office. The Intracoastal locale provides a waterside dock with a view of boat traffic and the Hillsboro bridge. Live music is featured nightly after the two-for-one happy hour ends. Reggae artists perform from 3-10PM Sundays. Lunch and dinner menus are complete with fresh local seafood.
Sleep
Deerfield Beach has a number of hotels and motels. The properties closest to the beach tend to cost a bit more per night, but many are still quite reasonable. Rates are generally lower than in Boca Raton which is just up the beach to the north.
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- Boca Raton to the north
- Pompano Beach to the south
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