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Pompano Beach is located about 40
miles north of Miami, and just 10-miles north of Fort
Lauderdale.
Pompano Beach gets it's name from
the prized fish, the Pompano, which is still found
in the warm waters of the Atlantic. Locals
& tourists alike flock to Pompano Beach for
it's 100 - 150 wide mile of beautiful sandy beach
with living coral reefs just off shore.
Divers can start their trek to the shallow coral
reefs directly from the beach or take one of the
many dive tours offered in the area.
Besides the golden beaches,
Pompano Beach offers 19 public parks.
For lighthouse enthusiasts, the Hillsboro
Lighthouse is quite visible throughout the
area. The Pompano Pier juts out 1,080 feet
over the Atlantic. For a small fee, one can
stroll along the pier or drop a fishing line to
take home the catch of the day.
The area offers sporting
activities throughout the year; from golf, deep
sea fishing, ice skating, tennis & volleyball.
And just a short drive away the one can enjoy
professional football, basketball, hockey &
baseball.
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