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 over-
looking 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 Laud-
erdale 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 Cen-
ters - The Emma Lou Olson Civic Center (H-6) offers a variety of organized activities for all, from aero-
bics, 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 ove