Pompano Beach, Florida travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Pompano Beach is a city in Broward County, Florida.

2 sights · 1 things to do · 5 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Pompano Beach

Goodyear Airship Operations

A free one-hour tour of the Goodyear blimp hangar. Call to find out tour times and reserve a spot.

Butterfly World/Tradewinds Park

Amidst thousands of flowers, tropical plants, waterfalls, gardens, and classical music, Butterfly World is a unique, breathtaking site that is one of Florida's leading tourist attractions. Come here to see exotic butterf…

Sky Zone Fort Lauderdale

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 — 11 mi away (major hub). Directions
OPF Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, Miami — 25 mi away. Directions

Arrive by plane by flying into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport or Miami International Airport. You may also arrive by cruise ship.

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 Goodyear Airship Operations, Sky Zone Fort Lauderdale
Lunch Dandee Donut Factory
Afternoon Butterfly World/Tradewinds Park
Dinner Cafe Maxx
Evening 26° Brewing Company

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Map

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Get in

Arrive by plane by flying into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport or Miami International Airport. You may also arrive by cruise ship.

By car

The main roads into Pompano Beach are the Federal Hwy, US-1, which enters from the north and south and goes along the east side of the mainland; Ocean Blvd, which is FL-A1A and goes the length of the barrier island from north to south and enters from the north by bridge over Hillsboro Bay and the south across land from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea; and I-95, which goes north-south on the west side of town. There is a network of less important roads, such as Dixie Hwy (FL-811 / north-south) and Atlantic Blvd (FL-814 / east-west to the island) as well and arriving by car provides many options.