This place was perfect. A corner apartment facing the intracoastal, it had everything you need for a beach-y, loungy, chill holiday. The light blue walls, the beach-y decor make for a relaxing and peaceful stay. The apartment is spotless, uncluttered, and appointed with all you need. Just head over to Public and get your goods. The beach is a short walk away, as is the various restaurants and bars. Pompano is not Fort Lauderdale (thankfully) and still retains a bit of "olde Florida" vibe. If you want a chill place to wander from the beach and back, relax by the pool watching the boats go by, this is your place. You are minutes from the pier and restaurant, so if you want to go out for a bite, you are sorted.
I would highly recommend downloading The Circuit app, a free on demand shuttle service. It takes you to all the places you need locally (Public, the restaurants by the pier). The drivers are super friendly and helpful. It is totally free! We tipped our drivers a few bucks, they were super! I used this service to get my groceries and take us to Houston's just over the bridge.
I suggest trying Lucky Fish, a super casual, tiki-bar eatery by the pier. The food is great pub grub and I suggest ordering what they do best in SOFLA, seafood! Get the fish dip ( a FLA classic) the conch fritters, the tuna poke app, and the grilled, blackened fish sandwich. The best place to have drinks after a long day doing a whole lot of nothing. The other two places on the pier are meh, not bad, but not great. Of the two I would go to Beach House. Sit at the outside bar, order one of their signature cocktails and try the tuna stack app and fish dip as well. A great place to wind down the day all in view of the gorgeous beach. Again, the service was great.
Do not forget to go to Briny's Irish Pub. A Pompano Beach classic. Talk about Olde Florida! A real bar and great pub grub. Get the fish n chips, a burger, you can't go wrong. The crowd is full of characters, sit back and people watch or chat up a local. This is one of my fav local bars. Give them your business!
Take a long beach walk towards the inlet side and go for a swim in the little alcove facing the McMansions. Bring a mask for some light snorkelling, on a calm, clear day, you can see puffers, barracuda, and various other local fish life. Keep clear of the turtle nests!
All in all, this little apartment overlooking the intracoastal was beach-y perfection. Again, for a low-key, chill, do nothing kind of holiday, it is perfect. You have a back door to the pool/intracoastal back yard area, with palm trees, grass, and lounge chairs. We used the BBQs and they work great. I saw a few manatees float by too!
Book this gem if you have a chance!