Family-Friendly 5-Day Itinerary for Pompano Beach, Florida

  • Day 1: Butterfly World
    15 minutes (6.2 miles) from Pompano Beach

    Get up close with over 20,000 butterflies in their natural habitat at the largest butterfly park in the world. Enjoy exploring three acres of aviaries, botanical gardens, and waterfalls.

  • Day 2: Sawgrass Recreation Park
    40 minutes (24.4 miles) from Butterfly World

    Take an exciting airboat tour through the Florida Everglades and spot alligators and other wildlife. Then, visit the Animal Sanctuary and see exotic animals such as panthers, leopards, and even sloths.

  • Day 3: Pompano Beach Aquatics Center
    10 minutes (2.1 miles) from Sawgrass Recreation Park

    Cool off and have some fun at the Pompano Beach Aquatics Center. This family-friendly water park features a lazy river, water slide, and various pools for all ages.

  • Day 4: Museum of Discovery and Science
    25 minutes (12.1 miles) from Pompano Beach Aquatics Center

    Explore interactive exhibits and watch live science demonstrations at the largest science museum in Florida. Learn about space, physics, and much more with your family.

  • Day 5: Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show
    20 minutes (10 miles) from Museum of Discovery and Science

    Experience a unique blend of exotic Polynesian cuisine and entertainment at Mai-Kai Restaurant. Enjoy the dinner show featuring hula dancers, fire knife performances, and other exciting cultural displays.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Butterfly World (2-3 hours, $35 per adult, $25 per child)
  • Sawgrass Recreation Park (3 hours, $25 per adult, $15 per child)
  • Pompano Beach Aquatics Center (4-5 hours, $5 per person)
  • Museum of Discovery and Science (3-4 hours, $22 per adult, $16 per child)
  • Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show (3 hours, $50-70 per adult, $20-30 per child)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $488-570 for a family of four

Transportation

It is recommended to rent a car for this itinerary as the attractions are spread out. Rental costs start at $30-$50 per day. Travel times listed are estimates and may vary depending on traffic conditions.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting nearby attractions such as the Florida Keys, Miami Beach, or Universal Studios in Orlando. If you have less time, skip the Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian show and spend more time at the other attractions.

Airports

The closest airport to Pompano Beach is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), located 18 miles south of the city. Miami International Airport (MIA) is also an option, located 35 miles south. Both airports offer shuttle services and car rentals.

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