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Pompano Beach is a laid-back beach city of about 110,000 people in Broward County, just north of Fort Lauderdale. It takes its name from the pompano fish that once filled local waters, and fishing is still a big part of life here, from the long pier on the beach to the charter boats heading out through the Hillsboro Inlet toward the Gulf Stream.
The beach is wide and less crowded than its neighbors, with a rebuilt fishing pier, beachfront restaurants and a promenade that comes alive at night. At the north end, the Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse, built in 1907, guides boats past the inlet bridge, and Hillsboro Inlet Park has shady benches for watching yachts and fishing boats come and go.
Inland, Indian Mound Park preserves a shell mound left by early Native Americans, and the historic Saint Elizabeth Gardens and the modern Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center reflect the city's growth. Pompano Beach is also popular with divers, with reefs and shipwrecks just offshore.
Pompano Beach's main public beach along the Atlantic, with soft sand, lifeguards, showers, a beachfront park and promenade and the pier at its center. The water is clear and calm on many days. Metered parking is in the garage near the pier, and mornings are less crowded.
A rebuilt pier stretching about 900 feet into the Atlantic, reopened in 2020 with a fishing area, shade structures and sweeping ocean views, next to the Fishing Village restaurants. There is a fee to fish from the pier. Come at sunrise for great photos and fewer people.
The remains of the British steamship Copenhagen, which wrecked in 1900, lie in shallow water off Pompano Beach and form a state underwater preserve covered in coral and fish. Divers and snorkelers can reach it by boat. Book with a local dive shop and check sea conditions.
A small park on the south side of Hillsboro Inlet with views of the Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse and boats passing through the inlet. It is a quiet spot to watch fishing boats and sunsets. Parking is limited, so come early on weekends or walk up from the beach.
A tall black and white iron lighthouse built in 1907 on the north side of Hillsboro Inlet, with one of the strongest lights on the coast. It sits on private land, but the preservation society runs tours by boat on a few dates each year. It is easy to view from Hillsboro Inlet Park.
A modern building in the city center combining the public library with a cultural center that hosts concerts, theater, films, lectures and art exhibitions. It has a stage and event space for local performers. Check the arts calendar online for shows during your visit.
A community arts center in the historic Bailey Hotel building in Old Pompano, with galleries, artist studios and events such as monthly night markets and art walks. It celebrates local and Caribbean artists. Visit during an evening event when the street outside comes alive.
An outdoor amphitheater known locally as the Amp, hosting concerts by touring rock, reggae, country and tribute acts, along with festivals and community events. It is near the beach and casino. Bring a light jacket for evening shows and check bag rules before you go.
A restored 1916 Colonial Revival home that is one of the oldest houses in Pompano Beach, moved and saved by preservationists. It is now a museum and event venue with period rooms and exhibits on early pioneer life. Tours run on limited days, so check the schedule ahead.
A huge indoor flea market mall in west Pompano Beach with hundreds of booths selling clothing, jewelry, electronics, home goods, perfume and souvenirs, plus a food court. Prices can be negotiable. It is air conditioned, making it a good stop on hot or rainy days.
A long-running annual fishing tournament, one of the largest in South Florida, with offshore boats competing for kingfish, dolphin and wahoo off Pompano Beach. Spectators can watch weigh-ins and festivities. Check dates online before planning a visit around it.
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