Just beautiful . Perfect for relaxing. Perfect for solo beach trip or with the family.read more

The City of Deerfield Beach has earned the award designation Blue Wave for its beaches from the…read moreClean Beach Council. The award was given based on excellent water quality, beach conditions, safety services, public information, and habitat conservation. Most people access the beach near Hillsboro Blvd where the road takes you past The Cove shopping center, over the Intracoastal, and to the beach. The beach at Hillsboro Blvd. and Ocean Way can get crowded during peak times so I like to seek out what feels like this hidden public beach just north of the town of Hillsboro Beach. Deerfield Beachfront Park is at the end of SE 9th St where it meets A1A next to the Embassy Suites by Hilton. There is plenty of metered parking both in a lot on SE 9th St. and along A1A. The land for this park was acquired in 2003 by the Florida Communities Trust using Florida Forever Funds. As you approach the beach there is a large deck overlooking the sand. Next to it are a few picnic tables and benches. As the soft sand squishes under your feet you can hear the crashing waves as you feel the salty tang of the ocean breeze and the warm embrace of the sun on your skin. Off in the distance to the south is the Hillsboro Lighthouse while just north of you is the Deerfield Beach Pier. Rocky outcropping dot the beach in front of you. This beach is overseen by one of nine life guard towers in the city run by the Deerfield Beach Ocean Rescue Division which is certified by the United States Lifesaving Association. Lifeguards are present from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm 365 days a year. If you are looking for a relaxing day at the beach, this is the perfect spot to swim, sun bathe, and enjoy the vacation vibes.

A county park across the street from Loggers Run and its the perfect place to spend the day walking…read moreor exercising...i wish i had my bike today to ride through the whole park but we drove around most of it. Went to the Pickle Festival and spent a few hours then hung out at a wooden path to watch the turtles swim under the lily pads. Great place to bring your kids for a picnic and play with them in the open fields. My hubby wants to come back with our bikes next week. Did i mention that entry was totally free? Also dogs are allowed in the park on a leash but they have a dedicated off-leash park called Canine Cove.

This park is in the middle of a residential neighborhood. I was glad for my navigational device…read morehelp in finding it. It was twists and turn getting here. I didn't see any signs pointing to a park nearby, only at the entrance. It had a few entrances. A nice park with things to do. The first thing I saw, saw tennis courts. This park had a good amount. To the other entrance or exit of the park. I saw a little fenced area . It had water slides. I noticed plenty of walking trails. Plenty of trees around for shade. It was a nice park with plenty of parking all around.

For earth day and for a milestone review, this is the park I chose to go to. We were not far away…read moreand I was curious to explore the area. I could easily live in this park. You'd never know it was here -- right along the intracoastal waterway -- unless you lived in this neighborhood. It's not the easiest to find as it's set back amongst the expensive homes, boats, marinas, and winding streets of Lighthouse Point. But it's well worth a trip to find it. There's not that much man made entertainment here -- no bbq grills or tennis courts or basketball nets or swing sets. What it does have is natural beauty and spectacular water views. There's a paved path to the middle and around the edge as well as some sandy paths. There are several spaces to park your car just outside the fence. Inside the fence is a bike rack. To the left of the entrance is the butterfly garden. And yes, we did see some colorful orange butterflies when we went -- but they were too fast (or shy?) for pictures. There are flowers -- yellow ones (sorry I don't know their name) and a number of green ones planted to attract the flying beauties. To the right of the entrance is a lovely large white Jasmine flowering bush. Heavenly scented. Inside the park are wide green expanses under the trees and several tented pavilions where you can rest and read or just contemplate nature. There is a bat house on a tall pole -- the bats eat mosquitos and are encouraged to visit, but I doubt there's one in residence. There was an empty bird house high up on a tree, too. There is an exercise area with instructions telling you what to do. But no one was using it. There's a sandy area with many coconut palms (and coconuts on the ground) and sea grape bushes that lead right down along the water. You could even dip a toe in if you're adventurous -- or just pull up a towel and sun bathe. In any case, along the water you get to see all the sail and speed boats passing by. And hear a soft lap as the water meets the shore. Such a nice respite from the hubbub noise of civilization. It was a welcome quiet space to rest and relax -- to get away and enjoy Mother Nature. So, come here -- and make every day Earth Day!

A beautiful and tranquil waterfront park set alongside the Intracoastal. Gentle lapping waves are…read moreonly interrupted by the passing boats. Lots of places to choose a quiet spot to chill out and enjoy the foliage.

The Great Lawn is where Atlantic Ave meets North Pompano Beach Boulevard. There is pay parking…read morealong the sidewalk and in a lot across the street. Pompano Beach has put a lot of money and thought into the area they call the Great Lawn. It has a splash pad for the kids and an outdoor shower. If you get hungry you can grab food at Sandbar Snacks. There is even public art projects, the Pirates Treasure Chest and a painted Pompano fish called Yellow Polka Dots. Right behind the lawn is access to the beach. The city of Pompano stages events here like Music Under the Stars and Movies on the Lawn. With beautiful views and plenty of room to relax and hang out, this is a popular gathering place for the beach crowd. I really like what Pompano has been doing to improve the beach area. There is a new parking garage so there is always a spot to park, great new restaurants, outdoor exercise equipment, and a fun playground for the kids. The Great Lawn fits in perfectly with the improved beach area. I can't wait for the last piece to be completed, the new Pompano Beach Pier. I am eagerly awaiting it's opening. I used to come to this beach because it was close to where I live. Now I come because of the great amenities. Well done Pompano.

Love the new addition to Pompano Beach. The playground is great lots of kids having fun beautiful…read moreviews and lots of challenging activities for the kids to push themselves. We will definitely be coming back soon as the kids and I both enjoyed our time here.

Love coming here they have parking right along the beach to pay or on opposite side for free they…read morehave restrooms a playground . A shower it's great I find shark teeth sometimes

Food was good and the boca banana pie was great. I could tell that it was made from scratch not…read morestore bought.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a charming, walkable seaside town in Broward County. It is known as the…read morestate's beach diving capital. It is located between Fort Lauderdale & Pompano Beach, it features 2.5 miles of uncrowded beaches, a vibrant coral reef just 100 yards offshore, and a quaint, mid-century modern downtown anchored by Anglin's Pier which was destroyed years ago by a hurricane. There are many Safe metered parking lot nearby with several restaurants offering valet. Today there were planes & helicopters flying over head. The water was to warm, not refreshing. There are Adirondack chairs, shade, lifeguards, showers and chairs & umbrellas for rent.

Fun evening on the beautiful beach area. Pet shop filled with puppies, play area for kids, easy…read moreparking, three icecream shops. Sloans, gelato and Kilwins. Lots of people watching.

Originally from NY/NJ and moved to coconut creek for 20 years, we now live in Pompano Beach and…read morelove it! We are in an over 55 community that I said I would never live in and guess where we live, yep, you guessed it, Leisureville and we love it, great neighbors, dogs, the mow your lawn and paint your home! Now , as far as pompano beach goes , it's fabulous! You have a beautiful beach.You have a small plane airport.You have a golf course.Great music at galluppies by the golf course, Some really nice restaurants, and Publix, Aldies, some nice dress shops in the shopping centers, car dealerships, and its a great location, not far from Boca, FLL !!! We LOVE it!!! AND Pompano Beach is very clean! And BSO to protect us! Thx, Nancy Kelly

Very nice beach. Multiple restaurants and hotels to choose from!…read more The restaurants and hotels range from high end to casual!

Fort Lauderdale Beach is absolutely beautiful and incredibly easy to access right behind the…read moreL'Hermitage Hotel Fort Lauderdale. The beach itself is wide, clean, and perfect for a relaxing stroll or simply sitting back and taking in the ocean views. During our visit the water was surprisingly cold, and there was quite a bit of seaweed along with lots of jellyfish, so swimming wasn't really in the cards for us. That said, the scenery alone makes it worth the visit. The sound of the waves, the ocean breeze, and the gorgeous shoreline create a peaceful place to unwind. There is a Walgreens and a convenience store across the street to load up on supplies and snacks. If you're just walking the sand or enjoying the view, Fort Lauderdale Beach is a lovely spot to spend some time and appreciate the beauty of the Atlantic.

Absolutely love Ft Lauderdale beach.The white sand and beautiful sunsets are a must…read more Over the summer took some family there.It was hard to pull EM and Justin out of the ocean.They were in for 2 hours enjoying body surfing and throwing footballs. The coolest part was walking in the morning and seeing the endangered sea turtles protection areas everywhere. I even saw a turtle early in the morning making it's way back into the ocean.Pretty cool!! We were fortunate enough to have a private beach due to hotel stayed at so was not busy with locals. Yoga class on the beach was spiritual and made for a Zen start of day.Stand up paddling was a must although it was very choppy that day.My old surfing skills luckily came in handy so only a few falls off board. Cannot wait for a return visit!!