People on the beach at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida

POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA

Favorite Day Trip Options

Driving day trips south of Pompano Beach, from closest to farthest: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Miami.

Nov 6, 2026 · Pompano Vibes

Favorite day trip options from Pompano Beach. These require driving and are listed from closest to farthest.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Beach at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach. Photo: osseous, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

A great place with beaches, cafés, bars and restaurants. 3 miles south of Pompano Beach.

Fort Lauderdale

Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale
Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. Photo: Visit Lauderdale / Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. Official tourism listing photograph.

Many restaurants, cafes and a vibrant nightlife along the beach, if you like to party! Las Olas Blvd., running perpendicular to the coast, is a beautiful tree-lined street full of great restaurants and boutiques. 8 miles south of Pompano Beach.

Hollywood

Hollywood Beach and the Broadwalk in Florida
Hollywood Beach. Photo: Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The famous Hollywood Broadwalk (not Boardwalk) is a long promenade right on the beach, with countless restaurants, cafés and party spots. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday there is free live music on the stage in front of Margaritaville. 19 miles south of Pompano Beach.

Miami

Miami and its multiple neighborhoods can’t be properly described within just one paragraph!

Miami Beach

Art Deco buildings along Ocean Drive in Miami Beach
Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Photo: Hubo, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Miami Beach is known for a great beach scene, surrounded by its iconic Art Deco buildings along Ocean Drive.

Downtown Miami

Downtown Miami skyline across the water
Downtown Miami. Photo: Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Downtown Miami is full of excitement, with multiple restaurants and bars surrounded by hi-rise buildings and beautiful ocean views.

Little Havana

Welcome sign on Calle Ocho in Little Havana, Miami
Calle Ocho, Little Havana. Photo: Sharon Hahn Darlin, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Little Havana and its Calle Ocho is an area permeated by Cuban culture with iconic restaurants (Versailles) and clubs (Ball & Chain).

Wynwood and Midtown

Outdoor murals at Wynwood Walls in Miami
Wynwood Walls, Miami. Photo: Dan Lundberg, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Wynwood and Midtown are recently developed areas with a thriving avant-garde, industrial chic art scene, restaurants, bars and upscale shopping. Don’t miss the Wynwood Walls (outdoor murals).

Coral Gables

A walkable street in Coral Gables, Florida
Coral Gables. Photo: Sharon Hahn Darlin, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Coral Gables is another community we love, walkable, full of great restaurants and attractive streets.

These destinations are approximately 40 miles south of Pompano Beach. Let us know your particular interests and we can steer you in the right direction.

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