Looking for an easy fall getaway with warm weather, beautiful beaches, great food, and plenty to do? Pompano Beach offers a relaxed coastal escape where you can spend less time traveling between activities and more time enjoying them.
From Friday afternoon through Sunday, this flexible itinerary combines outdoor adventures, waterfront dining, local attractions, arts, and entertainment. Follow it from start to finish, or choose the experiences that best match your travel style.
Friday: Settle Into the Coastal Vibe
Check In and Unwind
Start your weekend by checking into one of Pompano Beach’s hotels, resorts, or vacation rentals. Choose a beachfront property for easy access to the sand, stay near the Fishing Village to place dining and attractions within walking distance, or relax at a hotel overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway.
The free Circuit shuttle makes it easy to explore the beachfront area without a car. On weekends, an additional route connects the Fishing Village with two convenient stops near Old Town. One is in the parking lot north of Atlantic Boulevard, a short walk from the neighborhood’s restaurants and attractions. The other is at City Hall, just south of Atlantic Boulevard and next to the Pompano Beach Cultural Center. From either stop, you can continue exploring the area on foot.
Begin at the Beach
Make the ocean your first stop. Take a walk along the shoreline, then head out over the Atlantic on the 900-foot Fisher Family Pier. Its distinctive fish-shaped end pays tribute to the pompano, the city’s namesake fish, and provides a beautiful setting for photos and panoramic ocean views.
From the pier, walk into the Pompano Beach Fishing Village for dinner, cocktails, or dessert. With waterfront dining, fresh seafood, and tropical views, it’s an inviting place to ease into the weekend.
Depending on the weekend, you may be able to finish the night with live music near the beach, a performance at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, or a concert at The AMP.
First-Friday Alternative: Old Town Untapped
If your visit falls on the first weekend of the month, consider reversing your evening plans and heading to Old Town on Friday.
Held on the first Friday of each month from October through May, Old Town Untapped fills the Old Town neighborhood with live music, local artists, food trucks, and opportunities to meet BaCA’s Artists in Residence and view their work. You can then save the Fishing Village and beachfront nightlife for Saturday evening.
Saturday: Explore by Land and Water
Watch the City Wake Up
Wake up early enough to catch a Pompano Beach sunrise. Enjoy a quiet walk along the beach, take photos from the pier, or start the morning with breakfast overlooking the ocean.
If you prefer a slower start, settle in for a leisurely meal before deciding how adventurous you want the day to be.
Choose Your Morning Adventure
There’s no single way to experience the outdoors in Pompano Beach. Choose the activity that best fits your travel style.
Head offshore on a fishing charter, explore the area’s reefs and shipwrecks on a dive trip, rent a kayak or paddleboard, or try a guided watersports experience customized for your group. Pompano Beach’s proximity to the Gulf Stream helps create excellent conditions for fishing, diving, and other ocean adventures.
Prefer to stay on land? Tee off at one of Pompano Beach’s five public golf courses, or simply claim a spot on the beach and enjoy an unhurried morning beside the ocean.
Discover the Jellyfish Museum
After your morning outdoors, step inside the Jellyfish Museum, located directly across from the Fishing Village.
The first attraction in the United States dedicated entirely to jellyfish combines glowing aquariums, marine life, science, and art in an immersive setting. It’s an intriguing experience for adults and children, as well as a welcome indoor break during the warmest part of the day.
Afterward, enjoy a lunch alongside the Intracoastal Waterway at Lola's on the Water, browse the shops in the Fishing Village, or spend a little more time by the beach.
Experience Pompano Beach From the Water
In the afternoon, climb aboard the Pompano Beach Water Taxi for a scenic ride along the Intracoastal Waterway.
The Water Taxi offers a different perspective on the destination, passing waterfront homes, marinas, restaurants, and tropical scenery along the way. Ride for a relaxing sightseeing excursion, or use it as part of your dining and exploring plans.
For an indulgent alternative, book a Massage on the Water with Blue Boat Charters. This private experience pairs time on the Intracoastal with a professional massage aboard the boat, offering a memorable way to slow down and enjoy the surroundings.
Be sure to check current schedules and availability, and reserve charter experiences in advance.
Spend Saturday Evening in Old Town
Unless you visited Old Town Untapped on Friday, take the weekend Circuit shuttle from the Fishing Village to Old Town for dinner and an evening out.
Enjoy Southern-inspired cuisine and cocktails at South Bar & Kitchen, discover a distinctive dining experience inside a historic bank building at The Vault, or stop into Soulful Steep for tea, conversation, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Leave time to explore the neighborhood’s public art, including the whimsical Galactic Bloom Space Plants, the #WhatLiftsYou butterfly wings selfie spot, several colorful murals, and the dramatic Fire Fountain. Depending on the schedule, you could also catch a performance at the nearby Pompano Beach Cultural Center before riding the shuttle back to the beach.
If you explored Old Town on Friday, make Saturday evening your opportunity to enjoy the Fishing Village, hear live music, or attend a concert at The AMP.
Sunday: Brunch, Browse, and One More Adventure
Take Time for Brunch
Sunday brunch is a local tradition. Gather around the table for classic breakfast favorites, fresh seafood, waterfront views, live entertainment, or one of the creative brunch experiences offered around the city.
It’s also the perfect time to slow down, revisit the highlights of your weekend, and decide what you want to fit in before heading home.
Choose a Relaxed Final Stop
Before you leave, spend a few more hours exploring a different side of Pompano Beach.
Step into the city’s past at the Kester Cottages Museum or the Sample-McDougald House, two local landmarks that share stories from Pompano Beach’s early years.
If you’re in the mood for something more active, head to Topgolf, visit Harrah’s Pompano Beach, or enjoy one of the city’s parks before beginning the trip home. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with returning to the beach for one last swim, walk, or moment beneath the palms.
Make It Your Weekend
The best Pompano Beach weekend is the one that matches your pace. Fill your days with outdoor adventures and live entertainment, or leave plenty of time for the beach, waterfront meals, and spontaneous discoveries.
With inviting places to stay, easy ways to get around, and experiences for couples, families, and groups of friends, Pompano Beach makes it easy to turn a fall weekend into a true coastal getaway.
Explore places to stay, browse the events calendar, and start planning your Pompano Beach weekend.