Tourist Information
Welcome ... Enjoy ... sun , fun and adventure !
Located just north of Fort Lauderdale , in the heart of Florida ' sGold Coast , the City of Pompano Beach is home to some of the warmest and clearest waters , welcoming golden fine sandy beaches and calming breezes . It ' s the perfect place for a beach vacation , with lots of sun , fun and adventure . Enjoy exciting water sports , from deep sea fishing , scuba diving to paddle boarding or a game of sand volleyball , use the fitness equipment , there are playgrounds , picnic areas , and an interactive water fountain all overlooking the ocean ! The public beach is guarded seven days a week from 9:00 am - 4:45 pm and 6:45 pm during daylight saving time . All are welcome . Visit one of our many fabulous parks and take in a game of golf or tennis . Enjoy unique shopping , fabulous dining , harness racing or try your luck at the smoke free casino .
Getting here is easy
Air - Fly into Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International Airport , Pompano Beach is only 16 miles north , just off Interstate 95 . For those arriving into Miami International Airport , Pompano Beach is 38 miles north , off Interstate 95 . By private plane , fly directly into Pompano Beach Air Park .
Driving - From Interstate 95 take Exit 36 Atlantic Blvd , Exit 38 Copan ' s Road or Exit 39 Sample Road . From the Florida Turnpike take Exit 69 Sample Road .
Railway / Bus - Visitors taking Amtrak , your station will be Deerfield Beach or Fort Lauderdale . For local Tri-Rail visitors , Pompano Beach station is your stop . If you prefer bus , it ' s Greyhound to the Fort Lauderdale station .
Parks & Recreation
Parks - Pompano Beach has some of the most beautiful parks in the County throughout the City . One of which is the ever popular Community Park ( I-6 ) offering a ton of family fun activities from BBQ grills to volleyball . Adjacent is the 4.4 mile paved Air Park Jogging Track and Canine Corner Dog Park ( I-5 ). Pools – The Pompano Beach Aquatic Center ( H-6 ) Olympic size pool is 50 meters by 25 yards , with two one-meter spring boards . The other 25 meter pool is perfect for an easy swim . The Houston / Sworn Aquatic Center ( E-5 ) hosts nine 25-yard lap lanes with two one-meter spring boards . Community Centers - The Emma Lou Olson Civic Center ( H-6 ) offers a variety of organized activities for all , from aerobics , yoga , zumba and line dancing to fencing . Sign up for a day class or a series of classes . The Herb Skolnick ( B-9 ), E . Pat Larkins ( F-7 ), and Mitchell / Moore Community Centers ( E-5 ) as well as over 40 other beautiful parks and facilities offer numerous programs also . Info for above : pompanobeachfl . gov or 954.786.4111
Weddings
For those planning a destination wedding , Pompano Beach is perfect ; be it a romantic beach wedding at one of the popular beach hotels , a private cruise on the intracoastal or reception at a popular restaurant overlooking the golf course or the historic and very traditional Sample-McDougald House . The weather is almost always accommodating . Beach permits are needed , and can be purchased at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center ( H-6 ), 1801 NE 6th Street , Pompano Beach . Marriage licenses must be purchased from the Broward County Clerk of Courts . Info : browardclerk . org or 954.831.6565