Explore Broward County — Restaurants, Parks &amp; Activities

Dania Beach·Activities✨ Map Featured

Takato

An upscale, high-vibe oceanfront sanctuary serving elite Japanese-Korean fusion, a stunning sake lounge, and dramatic views of the Atlantic.

Puttshack Dania Beach

Tech-infused, indoor crazy-golf experience paired with global street food, craft cocktails, and a high-energy upscale lounge environment at Dania Pointe.

Fort Lauderdale·New & Upcoming

The Florida Room

Trendy new indoor-outdoor social hub serving coastal comfort food next to pickleball courts.

Dania Beach·New & Upcoming

Skinny Louie

The Miami-born smash burger sensation that just landed its first Broward location.

Fort Lauderdale·Parks & Nature

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

A coastal oasis tucked between the Intracoastal and the beach — perfect for biking and kayaking.

West Broward·Activities

Sawgrass Recreation Park

High-energy night airboat tours through the Florida Everglades to spot gators.

Fort Lauderdale·Parks & Nature

Secret Woods Nature Center

Broward's first nature center — elevated boardwalks wind through a mystical pond apple canopy.

Fort Lauderdale·Parks & Nature

Snyder Park & Bark Park

Oak-canopied park with a fully-fenced dog swimming lake, disc golf, and shaded trails.

Hollywood·Parks & Nature

Anne Kolb Nature Center

1,500-acre coastal mangrove wetland with an observation tower and serene paddling trails.

Hollywood·Parks & Nature

Topeekeegee Yugnee (T.Y.) Park

Local favorite with shaded oak trails, fishing lake, camping, and Castaway Island water park.

Hollywood·Parks & Nature

West Lake Park

Mangrove marina paradise — rent a kayak and explore untouched interior mangrove tunnels.

Coral Springs·Parks & Nature

Tall Cypress Natural Area

66 protected acres with a 2,000-foot boardwalk through towering cypress and pine.

Coral Springs·Parks & Nature

Sandy Ridge Sanctuary

Quiet slice of ancient Florida scrub — gopher tortoises and unpaved sandy hiking loops.

Coral Springs·Parks & Nature

Betti Stradling Park

Family athletic hub with inclusive playgrounds, skate park, and shaded pavilions.

Parkland·Parks & Nature

Doris Davis Forman Wildlife Preserve

Pine woods trail and a 1,550-foot boardwalk winding through deep cypress wetlands.

Parkland·Parks & Nature

6 Acre Wood Park

Quarter-mile multi-use trail looping through a lush, natural wood environment.

Parkland·Parks & Nature

Pine Trails Park

Parkland's community hub — open green spaces, an amphitheater, and sports facilities.

Pompano Beach·Parks & Nature

Crystal Lake Sand Pine Scrub

24-acre ancient sand pine scrub with an accessible loop and gopher tortoise habitats.

Coconut Creek·Activities

Butterfly World

Family-friendly nature attraction with thousands of butterflies, tropical gardens, exotic birds, and a lorikeet encounter.

Pompano Beach·Parks & Nature

Fisher Family Pier & Beach Park

Redeveloped beachfront pavilion with oceanfront paths, shade structures, and a fishing pier.

Davie·Parks & Nature

Tree Tops Park

Everglades island hammock with a wetlands boardwalk and live oak canopy observation deck.

Davie·Parks & Nature

Pine Island Ridge Natural Area

Historic live oak hammock — the highest natural elevation point in Broward County.

Davie·Parks & Nature

Flamingo Gardens

60-acre botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary with champion trees and pink flamingos.

Deerfield Beach·Parks & Nature

Deerfield Island Park

Hidden 53-acre nature island reachable only by free weekend boat shuttle.

Deerfield Beach·Parks & Nature

Quiet Waters Park

Cable water-skiing, mountain bike trails, camping, and Splash Adventure water park.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea·Parks & Nature

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach & Reef

Shore Diving Capital of Florida — coral reef just 100 yards offshore.

Weston·Parks & Nature

Vista View Park

Highest point in Broward — paragliding, hill sprints, and panoramic sunsets.

Plantation·Parks & Nature

Plantation Heritage Park

Oak-shaded park with a rare fruit grove, paddleboats, and fitness trails.

Sunrise·Parks & Nature

Markham Park & Target Range

Everglades-edge mountain biking, model airplane field, dog park, and camping.

Miramar·Parks & Nature

Miramar Pineland

150-acre slash pine flatwoods with elevated boardwalks and a nature playground.

Pembroke Pines·Parks & Nature

Chapel Trail Nature Preserve

450-acre sawgrass wetland with a 1,500-ft elevated boardwalk for bird watching.

Pembroke Pines·Parks & Nature

C.B. Smith Park

South Broward favorite with Paradise Cove water park, batting cages, and trails.

Louie Bossi's Ristorante

Iconic Las Olas staple — house-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and a hidden bocce courtyard.

Coconuts Waterfront Dining

Waterfront Intracoastal dining — fish tacos, peel-and-eat shrimp, and famous coconut cake.

MAASS at The Four Seasons

Fort Lauderdale's first Michelin-starred restaurant — wood-fired fine dining beachside.

Hollywood·Food & Drink

Le Tub Saloon

Iconic Intracoastal tavern — quirky bathtub decor and legendary 13-oz sirloin burgers.

Farmhouse Kitchen — Coral Springs (Coming Soon)

Coral Springs·New & Upcoming

Farmhouse Kitchen — Coral Springs (Coming Soon)

Coming Soon — health-focused farmhouse concept on University Dr with Ruben Ubiera murals and bottomless brunch.

Parkland·Food & Drink

Dear Olivia Bar & Kitchen

Local Favorite · Waterfront · Nightlife — lakefront American comfort food with a green-tiled bar.

Pompano Beach·Food & Drink

Oceanic at Pompano Beach

Oceanfront dining next to the pier — coastal catches and Tunes by the Tides live music brunch.

Pompano Beach·Food & Drink

Lola's on the Water

Waterfront Intracoastal escape — nautical vibes with modern seafood and steaks.

Casablanca Café

Romantic 1927 Mediterranean-Revival oceanfront — candlelit terrace and live piano.

Boatyard

Eat Local, Be Coastal — Intracoastal dockside patio with an outdoor fire pit.

Sera by the Water

Hidden Middle River gem — intimate candlelit terrace with authentic Italian pastas.

Casa Sensei

Pan-Asian fusion on the Himmarshee Canal — book a private gondola dinner cruise.

Plantation·Activities

Plantation Woods

Whimsical Family Park — storybook forest with log cabins, tree houses, and a central splash pad.

Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruise

Iconic since 1935 — historic triple-decker paddlewheeler cruise on the New River with island BBQ.

Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS)

Family Friendly — five-story IMAX, Everglades airboat sim, indoor storm center, outdoor Science Park.

Xtreme Action Park

Adrenaline — gas go-karts, retro roller-skating rink, escape rooms, VR, ropes, bowling.

Hollywood·Activities

Sun & Fun Cycles on the Broadwalk

Casual Outdoor — surrey, banana, and cruiser bike rentals on the 2.5-mile Hollywood Broadwalk.

Coral Springs·Activities

Florida Panthers IceDen

Indoor Sports — official NHL Panthers practice rink with public skating and hockey lessons.

Pompano Beach·Activities

Pompano Beach Dive Center

Water Sports — scuba and snorkel charters to Shipwreck Park including the Lady Luck wreck.

Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi

Iconic yellow hop-on hop-off boats cruising the New River and Intracoastal past mega-mansions and superyachts.

Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours

High-speed airboat rides across the River of Grass plus live alligator shows with the famous Gator Boys.

Pompano Beach·Activities

Topgolf Pompano Beach

Three-level climate-controlled hitting bays with Toptracer ball tracking, sports bar, and yard games.

Bluefoot Pirate Adventures

Award-winning interactive pirate cruise with costumes, treasure hunts, and onboard water cannons.

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

Historic 35-acre plantation-style estate with art-filled house, tropical gardens, and wild squirrel monkeys.

The Florida Room at The Fort

Elevated comfort food inside The Fort's new social sports hub, wrapped around pickleball courts.

Coral Springs·Food & Drink

Mitch's Downtown Bagel Cafe

Cult-favorite NY-style deli opening at Cornerstone Plaza with scratch-made bagels and pastrami.

Ibis Sky Lounge

Ultra-chic rooftop atop the Omni Hotel with global small plates and skyline views of the cruise ports.

Bar BETTY

Hidden speakeasy above Sunness Supper Club with classic cocktails and live acoustic jazz.