Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach, Florida · Broward County
Pompano Beach is a broad, recently rebuilt stretch of sand that suits families and swimmers well. It still draws a high crowd, especially on weekends, but feels calmer than some of the bigger beach towns nearby. Daily lifeguards, restrooms, and showers are on site, with paid garage parking right at the new pier plaza.
Who It's For
Pompano Beach works well for families, swimmers, and anyone fishing off the pier. The beach draws a high crowd, particularly on weekends, though it still feels a notch calmer than some of the bigger beach towns nearby. It's a wide stretch of sand with room to spread out even when busy.
Parking & Access
The beach sits at 222 N Pompano Beach Blvd. Parking is a paid lot and garage right at the pier, with metered street spots as a backup. The garage is close enough that you're on the sand within a couple of minutes.
Rules & Safety
Lifeguards are posted daily, so check the flags before getting in the water. Rip currents are the top hazard here, along with boat and pier traffic. Dogs are not permitted on the beach itself, though leashed walks are fine off the sand. The city's Canine Corner Dog Park nearby is members-only; the nearest true dog beaches are Hollywood Dog Beach and Bark Beach in Boca Raton.
What's There
Restrooms and showers are on site. The new Fisher Family Pier runs nearly 900 feet out over the water and is open daily from 7 am to 10 pm, with a plaza and green space at its base. Snorkeling is possible in spots along the shoreline.
Before You Go
Our Pompano Beach store sits about 0.2 miles from the sand, close enough to grab beach chairs, reef-safe sunscreen, or a paddleboard and kayak rental on your way down. We also book lessons for anyone wanting instruction in the water.
FAQ
Are dogs allowed at Pompano Beach?
Not on the sand itself. Leashed walks are fine off the beach, and the nearest true dog beaches are Hollywood Dog Beach and Bark Beach in Boca Raton.
Are lifeguards on duty at Pompano Beach?
Yes, lifeguards are posted daily. Check the flags before entering the water, since rip currents are the main hazard.
What amenities does Pompano Beach have?
Restrooms, showers, and the new Fisher Family Pier, which runs nearly 900 feet out over the water and is open daily from 7 am to 10 pm.
Nearby beaches
Lauderdale-by-the-SeaDeerfield Beach
Deerfield BeachHugh Taylor Birch State Park
Fort LauderdaleSouth Inlet Park (Boca Raton)
Boca Raton