Deerfield Beach

Clocking in at nearly one thousand feet long, the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier is hard to miss. It stretches out into the ocean and is almost always dotted with fishermen looking for a bite as well as visitors strolling along the boardwalk of the dock for a picturesque view overlooking the coast or the Atlantic Ocean. The pier was recently renovated, and besides people fishing and sightseeing, it is also home to the pier shop, where visitors can rent fishing rods and other fishing equipment, or purchase bait and tackle as well as souvenirs like tshirts.

200 NE 21st Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, Phone: 954-480-4407

Quiet Waters Park is located inland from the oceanic coast, but the waters in the name are still applicable, in this case referring to several lakes. The park itself is approximately 431 acres of land and water, and is commonly frequented by boaters and people who want to try watersports such as cable water skiing, which can be done at Ski Rixen. Quiet Waters Park is also home to some noisier waters in the form of Splash Adventure Water Park, which features waterslides and an aquatic playground. There are 27 campsites at Quiet Waters Park, including several teepees, and visitors can opt to rent a tent if they didn’t bring their own.

401 Powerline Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442, Phone: 954-357-5100

Since 1978, Island Water Sports has been teaching visitors and locals alike in Deerfield Beach how to get the most from their water sports experiences. At Island Water Sports, visitors can learn how to surf, skim, and stand up paddleboard (SUP) with guided lessons, which are free at the bright and early hour of 7am every Saturday morning, or rent equipment and head out onto the water on their own. Besides the experiences themselves, Island Water Sports is also a surf shop, where customers can browse and purchase an excellent selection of gear, clothing, and accessories for watersports and skateboarding.

1985 NE 2nd St, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, Phone: 954-427-4929

What to do if you are traveling with kids:

The Deerfield Beach Arboretum aims to preserve trees from all over the world within its grounds, which serve as a beautiful sanctuary and an incredible oasis within the bounds of its urban surroundings. There are over two hundred different species of trees within the Arboretum, over one hundred of which are palms, which are native to Florida’s hot, humid climate. The Arboretum also contains a rain forest area with tropical plants and features, aimed at educating visitors about rainforest preservation. There is a half-mile long walking trail through the Deerfield Beach Arboretum which provides a perfect excuse for a scenic, peaceful stroll.

66-124 Deer Creek Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442, Phone: 954-480-4494

Activities and Attractions for Couples and Singles:

Cable water skiing is pretty rare—there are less than a hundred facilities in the world—and Deerfield Beach has one of them. Ski Rixen - Deerfield Beach is a water sports facility located within Quiet Waters Park, where visitors can go wakeboarding or water skiing on the quiet waters of a lake, using a state of the art European-style cable water ski system, which pulls users over the glassy, smooth surface of the lake without all the bumps and waves of being pulled behind a boat. It makes learning how to do watersports a breeze, and even experienced water skiers will love it because it presents a great opportunity to practice some tricks in a safe environment. Users can even surf without waves.

401 Powerline Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442, Phone: 954-429-0215

The historic Butler House in Deerfield beach is home to the Deerfield Beach Historical Society. The house itself was built in 1923 and was constructed in a Mediterranean style, with a terracotta tile roof and walls built from hollow tile. The house contains a lot of original furnishings from its original owners, James and Alice Butler, who lived in the house and deeded it to the historical Society after their deaths in the 1970s. The Deerfield Beach Historical Society holds lots of free events for the public, during many of which they offer free tours of the Butler House.

380 E Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, Phone: 954-429-0378

Where to Eat:

Oceans 234 is a lively Deerfield Beach bistro that was originally opened more than half a century ago as the Ranch House mom-and-pop diner. Since 2002, it has been transformed into a hip beachside restaurant helmed by Danielle Rosse, which offers expansive outdoor patio seating overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean coastline. Inventive twists on classic seafood favorites include lobster mac and cheese, blackened mahi mahi with lump crab meat and fruit salsa, Thai pesto grilled snapper, and jumbo seafood towers stuffed with raw shrimp, clams, oysters, and crab meat cocktail. Diners can also choose from surf and turf combo platters or raw bar selections like cold water oysters or middle neck clams. A wine list available by the glass or by the bottle has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, served up alongside signature tropical-influenced house cocktails.

234 N Ocean Dr, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, Phone: 954-428-2539