Paradise Shores Guidebook to Pompano Beach
Local Restaurants & Grocery Stores
Houston's is a local favorite and is walking distance from the Paradise Shores apartments. Great food and atmosphere. Located directly on the intracoastal waterway. Watch the boats cruise by while you grab a drink at the bar or eat a delicious meal.
266 locals recommend
Houston's
2821 East Atlantic BoulevardHouston's is a local favorite and is walking distance from the Paradise Shores apartments. Great food and atmosphere. Located directly on the intracoastal waterway. Watch the boats cruise by while you grab a drink at the bar or eat a delicious meal.
Excellent seafood restaurant and it's a short 5 minute drive. Definitely make reservations during winter and spring.
35 locals recommend
Cafe Maxx
2601 E Atlantic BlvdExcellent seafood restaurant and it's a short 5 minute drive. Definitely make reservations during winter and spring.
Waterfront restaurant with large windows and high ceilings. Get there early for the outdoor tables. Indoor tables and booths available. Go by boat or by land. Food is good and expensive but the people watching and view are worth it.
168 locals recommend
Kaluz Restaurant
3300 E Commercial BlvdWaterfront restaurant with large windows and high ceilings. Get there early for the outdoor tables. Indoor tables and booths available. Go by boat or by land. Food is good and expensive but the people watching and view are worth it.
If you like Thai food, this restaurant is fantastic! Get there early as they do not take reservations and the wait can be long. 
Larb Thai-Isan
If you like Thai food, this restaurant is fantastic! Get there early as they do not take reservations and the wait can be long. 
Beautiful 3 story beachfront restaurant and bar with plenty of outdoor seating. Listen to the waves crash and enjoy the ocean breeze.
60 locals recommend
Oceanic
250 N Pompano Beach BlvdBeautiful 3 story beachfront restaurant and bar with plenty of outdoor seating. Listen to the waves crash and enjoy the ocean breeze.
Stroll along the beachfront sidewalk, check out the architecturally stunning pier and grab a quick bite to eat at Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill.
55 locals recommend
Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill
222 N Pompano Beach BlvdStroll along the beachfront sidewalk, check out the architecturally stunning pier and grab a quick bite to eat at Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill.
Classy dining inside or outside on the Intracoastal Waterway. Italian seafood restaurant. Live music. 10 minute walk north of Paradise Shores.
20 locals recommend
Sunset Catch
101 N Riverside DrClassy dining inside or outside on the Intracoastal Waterway. Italian seafood restaurant. Live music. 10 minute walk north of Paradise Shores.
On the intracoastal waterway, very casual, in and outdoor dining, live music. 10 minute walk north of Paradise Shores.
29 locals recommend
The Rusty Hook Tavern
125 N Riverside DrOn the intracoastal waterway, very casual, in and outdoor dining, live music. 10 minute walk north of Paradise Shores.
If you like burgers, this is a healthier burger chain that can be found throughout South Florida. The closest one is within walking distance right next to the Pompano Beach Pier.
BurgerFi
If you like burgers, this is a healthier burger chain that can be found throughout South Florida. The closest one is within walking distance right next to the Pompano Beach Pier.
Great local grocery store that is walking distance from the Paradise Shores apartments.
81 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Pompano Shopping Center
2511 E Atlantic BlvdGreat local grocery store that is walking distance from the Paradise Shores apartments.
Eco-minded grocery store chain with natural & organic grocery items. Located 2 miles northwest of Paradise Shores.
75 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2411 N Federal HwyEco-minded grocery store chain with natural & organic grocery items. Located 2 miles northwest of Paradise Shores.
Grocery store that sells a variety of inexpensive food, meat and dairy. Located 2 miles northwest of Paradise Shores.
55 locals recommend
ALDI
1707 E Commercial BlvdGrocery store that sells a variety of inexpensive food, meat and dairy. Located 2 miles northwest of Paradise Shores.
Specialty grocery store and health-conscious market with a cafe, deli, prepared foods, & juice bar. I personally eat lunch here often and enjoy their hot prepared foods. Located 2 miles northwest of Paradise Shores.
29 locals recommend
Living Green Fresh Market
413 N Federal HwySpecialty grocery store and health-conscious market with a cafe, deli, prepared foods, & juice bar. I personally eat lunch here often and enjoy their hot prepared foods. Located 2 miles northwest of Paradise Shores.
Sightseeing
The city of Pompano Beach recently invested millions of dollars renovating this architecturally stunning pier where you'll find excellent fishing opportunities. The pier offers decent views of Pompano Beach and the Hillsboro lighthouse. There's also a fun transparent window that allows guests to look through the Pier down into the water below. A variety of nearby beachfront restaurants serve food and drinks. There's also a free outdoor gym with exercise equipment and a splash pad for kids.
Pompano Beach Fisher Family Pier
The city of Pompano Beach recently invested millions of dollars renovating this architecturally stunning pier where you'll find excellent fishing opportunities. The pier offers decent views of Pompano Beach and the Hillsboro lighthouse. There's also a fun transparent window that allows guests to look through the Pier down into the water below. A variety of nearby beachfront restaurants serve food and drinks. There's also a free outdoor gym with exercise equipment and a splash pad for kids.
The wide sandy beach and warm Atlantic Ocean are a short 2 minute walk from Paradise Shores. 600 S Ocean Blvd. Grab your complimentary beach chairs, beach towels, beach umbrella, cooler and go! Relax on the mostly deserted sand and swim in crystal clear warm water.
Pompano Beach, 600 N Ocean Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, USA
The wide sandy beach and warm Atlantic Ocean are a short 2 minute walk from Paradise Shores. 600 S Ocean Blvd. Grab your complimentary beach chairs, beach towels, beach umbrella, cooler and go! Relax on the mostly deserted sand and swim in crystal clear warm water.
Cruise around the Fort Lauderdale intracoastal on the Water Taxi and view architecturally stunning homes. Stop at a waterfront restaurant and grab lunch or dinner. The water taxi is a great way to spend the day cruising around Fort Lauderdale.
10 locals recommend
Riverwalk Water Trolley
Cruise around the Fort Lauderdale intracoastal on the Water Taxi and view architecturally stunning homes. Stop at a waterfront restaurant and grab lunch or dinner. The water taxi is a great way to spend the day cruising around Fort Lauderdale.
Locally owned boat and jet ski rental shop within walking distance of Paradise Shores. Spend a whole day or half day as captain of your own watercraft and explore the vast Intracoastal waterways throughout South Florida.
10 locals recommend
Atlantic Boat and Jet Ski Rentals
101 E Atlantic BlvdLocally owned boat and jet ski rental shop within walking distance of Paradise Shores. Spend a whole day or half day as captain of your own watercraft and explore the vast Intracoastal waterways throughout South Florida.
Very well maintained trail around the airpark for walking, rollerblading or biking. Total path is 4.5 miles. Located 2 miles northwest of Paradise Shores.
17 locals recommend
Pompano Beach Airpark
1001 NE 10th StVery well maintained trail around the airpark for walking, rollerblading or biking. Total path is 4.5 miles. Located 2 miles northwest of Paradise Shores.
Pompano Beach Amphitheater
1806 NE 6th StCity/town information
Quaint beach town located 2 miles south of Paradise Shores on Commercial Blvd. & A1A. You'll find a variety of restaurants, bars shops and entertainment.
26 locals recommend
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach
4229 North Ocean DriveQuaint beach town located 2 miles south of Paradise Shores on Commercial Blvd. & A1A. You'll find a variety of restaurants, bars shops and entertainment.
Fort Lauderdale is a coastal city known as the "Venice of America" for its vast canal system. It's a 20 minute drive south of Paradise Shores. Fort Lauderdale is famous for its beaches, boating, water sports, arts, restaurants, nightlife and events. From shopping on Las Olas Boulevard, to gondola rides on the canals, to a historic riverfront.
318 locals recommend
Las Olas
Fort Lauderdale is a coastal city known as the "Venice of America" for its vast canal system. It's a 20 minute drive south of Paradise Shores. Fort Lauderdale is famous for its beaches, boating, water sports, arts, restaurants, nightlife and events. From shopping on Las Olas Boulevard, to gondola rides on the canals, to a historic riverfront.
Boca Raton is a city on Florida’s southeastern coast, known for its golf courses, parks and beaches. Large, oceanfront Red Reef Park is home to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center with trails, a butterfly garden and a sea turtle sanctuary. Downtown, Boca Raton Museum of Art has modern and contemporary American and European collections, and a sculpture garden. Nearby Mizner Park Amphitheater hosts concerts and events. Boca Raton is located 20 minutes north of Paradise Shores.
60 locals recommend
Boca Raton
Boca Raton is a city on Florida’s southeastern coast, known for its golf courses, parks and beaches. Large, oceanfront Red Reef Park is home to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center with trails, a butterfly garden and a sea turtle sanctuary. Downtown, Boca Raton Museum of Art has modern and contemporary American and European collections, and a sculpture garden. Nearby Mizner Park Amphitheater hosts concerts and events. Boca Raton is located 20 minutes north of Paradise Shores.
Miami Beach is an island city separating the Atlantic Ocean from Biscayne Bay. It's located 1 hour south of Paradise Shores. Miami Beach has the largest Art Deco collection of architecture in the world, in an area now known as the Art Deco District. There's also fabulous shopping and restaurants. Miami boasts a unique and exciting mix of hip urban culture, laid-back seaside vibes, and Latin and US traditions.
1034 locals recommend
Miami Beach
Miami Beach is an island city separating the Atlantic Ocean from Biscayne Bay. It's located 1 hour south of Paradise Shores. Miami Beach has the largest Art Deco collection of architecture in the world, in an area now known as the Art Deco District. There's also fabulous shopping and restaurants. Miami boasts a unique and exciting mix of hip urban culture, laid-back seaside vibes, and Latin and US traditions.
Delray Beach is a small city on Florida’s southeast coast. The Pineapple Grove Arts District is dotted with public art and galleries. Nearby, Cornell Art Museum displays contemporary works. The lakeside Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens offers tea ceremonies, calligraphy workshops and serene outdoor spaces. Wakodahatchee Wetlands is a park featuring a raised boardwalk with views of birds, turtles and alligators. Atlantic Avenue offers shops and restaurants. Delray Beach is a 20 minute drive north of Paradise Shores.
32 locals recommend
Delray Public Beach
400 S Ocean BlvdDelray Beach is a small city on Florida’s southeast coast. The Pineapple Grove Arts District is dotted with public art and galleries. Nearby, Cornell Art Museum displays contemporary works. The lakeside Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens offers tea ceremonies, calligraphy workshops and serene outdoor spaces. Wakodahatchee Wetlands is a park featuring a raised boardwalk with views of birds, turtles and alligators. Atlantic Avenue offers shops and restaurants. Delray Beach is a 20 minute drive north of Paradise Shores.
City advice
Getting around
Lots of public transportation - no need to rent a car!
Ride Circuit is a free local electric shuttle that runs north and south along A1A from Hillsboro Inlet to the Ritz Carlton and includes all the restaurants, shops and grocery stores along Atlantic Blvd. Download the app to your phone and request a free ride. Check it out at www.ridecircuit.com.
The city bus stop is located just south of our property on A1A and 6th St and will take you north or south along A1A for miles. One way fare is $2 but they also have 3 day fares and monthly fares. Check it out at: https://www.broward.org/BCT/Schedules/Documents/rt11web.pdf