Deerfield Beach, Florida
Deerfield Beach is a city of 88,093 people in Broward County, Florida.
Why visit Deerfield Beach
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 50 parks and trails, 116 places to eat, 23 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Florida Atlantic University, JW Bible College, Administration Buildings and Boca Raton Fire Engine No. 1.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 60°F.
Weather in Deerfield Beach
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Deerfield Beach
Deerfield Beach is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. Located 40 miles (64 km) north of Miami, it is a principal city in the Miami metropolitan area in South Florida, which was home to 6.14 million people in 2020. As of the 2020 census, its population was 86,859, making it the 10th-largest city in Broward County and the 13th-largest city in the Miami metropolitan area. The Hillsboro River and the city of Boca Raton border the city to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Coconut Creek to the west, and Pompano Beach to the south.
From the Wikipedia article Deerfield Beach, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Florida Atlantic University
School · 4.4 mi
Public university in Boca Raton, Florida
JW Bible College
School · 2.8 mi
Bible college in Lighthouse Point, Florida, United States
Lynn University
School · 5.1 mi
Private university in Florida, United States
Museums and landmarks22
Administration Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic buildings in Boca Raton, Florida, USA
Boca Raton Fire Engine No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Fire station in Boca Raton, United States of America
Boca Raton Florida East Coast Railway Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Railway station in Boca Raton, the United States of America
Cap's Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Building in the United States of America
Deerfield Beach station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Railway station in Florida, US
Fred C. Aiken House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
United States historic place
Hillsboro Inlet Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Lighthouse in Florida, United States
House at 1240 Cocoanut Road
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
James D. and Alice Butler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Deerfield Beach, FL, listed on the NRHP in Florida
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Lavender House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Old Deerfield School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
School in Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States
Sample Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds50
Butterfly World
Park · 4.1 mi
World's largest butterfly aviary, Florida, USA
Blazing Star Reserve
Hiking and trails · 2.5 mi
1751 West Camino Real, Boca Raton
Deerfield Highlands Nature Reserve
Hiking and trails · 2.1 mi
NE 5th Ave, Pompano Beach
38 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes116
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 2.6 mi
Chain restaurant specializing in pancakes and breakfast, with other meals. Offering "to go" or "take away".
851 West Sample Road, Pompano Beach
24/7
Padaria Brasil
Restaurant · Brazilian, Buffet, Latin American · 2.5 mi
Traditional Brazilian cuisine with buffet "by the kilogram weight", including rodizio type meats. On Sundays they add feijoada and moqueca.
824 West Sample Road, Pompano Beach
Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-18:00
Baja Cafe
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
1310 Federal Highway
Su 12:00-22:00; Mo 11:30-21:30; Tu-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00
Gyromania Grill
Restaurant · Greek · 3.2 mi
7036 West Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton
Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Indian Harvest
Restaurant · Indian · 3.4 mi
500 Via de Palmas
Mo 12:00-15:00,17:00-19:00; We-Th 12:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa...
La Granja
Restaurant · Chicken, Peruvian · 2.6 mi
820 West Sample Road, Pompano Beach
Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Menchie's
Ice cream · Frozen Yogurt · 3.3 mi
7028 West Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton
Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Su 12:00-22:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 2.0 mi
3664 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach
Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su-Th 11:00-22:00
Papa Sauce
Restaurant · American, Barbecue · 1.4 mi
269 South Dixie Highway
Th 11:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
104 more on the map.
History
Deerfield Beach's history dates to 1890, when a small settlement named Hillsborough was developed along the Hillsboro River. As the population grew to 20 by 1898, the settlement was served by its own post office, and the town was named Deerfield for the deer that grazed along the river.
By the early 20th century, as the town's population continued to grow, the Florida East Coast Railroad constructed tracks en route to Miami, bisecting Deerfield. Deerfield's early settlers were mostly farmers who grew pineapples, tomatoes, green beans, and squash, and fished along the Intracoastal Waterway. Deerfield remained a largely agricultural community, but in 1939, the town's name was changed to Deerfield Beach to let tourists know it has a beach. In 1952, the original Deerfield Beach Pier was built of wood.
Many of the city's oldest structures, mostly built in the 1920s, are built in a Spanish Mediterranean Revival style, a traditionally popular architectural style in South Florida.
From the History section of Deerfield Beach, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay23
Best Western Plus Deerfield Beach Hotel & Suites
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
1050 East Newport Center Drive, Deerfield Beach
Hampton Inn Boca Raton-Deerfield Beach
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
660 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach
Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Pompano Beach Central
Motel and hotel · 3.3 mi
2880 Center Port Circle, Pompano Beach
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Deerfield Beach - Boca Raton
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
100 Fairway Drive, Deerfield Beach
Fairfield Inn & Suites Deerfield Beach Boca Raton
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
301 Hillsboro Technology Drive, Deerfield Beach
The Deerfield Buccaneer
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
120 North Ocean Way, Deerfield Beach
Churches and places of worship21
Temple Beth El
Place of worship · Reform · 3.1 mi
333 Southwest 4th Avenue, Boca Raton
Bibleway Temple Ministries
Church · 1.2 mi
877 Southwest 2nd Terrace, Deerfield Beach
Shopping41
Gas and EV charging35
Schools, colleges and libraries69
Deerfield Beach Elementary School
School · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
650 Northeast 1st Street, Deerfield Beach
Healthcare17
Map of Deerfield Beach
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 60°F | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 78°F | 62°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 80°F | 65°F | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 84°F | 70°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 86°F | 73°F | 5.5 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 76°F | 8.1 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 78°F | 5.3 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 78°F | 6.3 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 77°F | 7.6 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 74°F | 6.7 in |
| Nov | 81°F | 68°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 78°F | 64°F | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pompano Beach Airpark (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Broward County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2023-04-27: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2022-12-13: Hurricane Nicole (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-08: Tropical Storm Nicole (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-09-29: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pompano Beach Airpark (PPM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Lighthouse Point 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Boca Raton 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Coconut Creek 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Pompano Beach 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Margate 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Parkland 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Coral Springs 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- North Lauderdale 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Oakland Park 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Delray Beach 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Deerfield Resort Photo Don Ramey Logan, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seaboard Air Line Train Station Deerfield Beach (38011140372), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Seaboard Air Line Train Station Deerfield Beach (8467558749), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Seaboard Air Line Train Station Deerfield Beach (26265900649), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Deerfield beach Amtrak TriRail Station (38427177142), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Brookville BL36PH Deerfield Beach Station, Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Tri Rail Deerfield Beach Station (26265852619), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Seaboard Air Line Train Station Deerfield Beach (37333254344), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Seaboard Air Line Train Station Deerfield Beach (24189951588), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Seaboard Air Line Train Station Deerfield Beach (37988676896), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Seaboard Air Line Train Station Deerfield Beach (38011140282), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Amtrak Station Deerfield Beach (37989158056), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Tri-Rail Locomotive 803 Deerfield Beach (8717410053), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Seaboard Air Line Train Station Deerfield Beach (26265900459), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Tri-Rail Station Deerfield Beach (38042758651), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Deerfield beach Amtrak TriRail Station (38427182452), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Deerfield-elementary, Dtobias, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seaboard Dining Car-6113, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seaboard Lounge Car-6603, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Deerfield-station-2, Dtobias, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boca Raton Fire Engine No. 1, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lavender-house-boca, Dtobias, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse, Jordon Kalilich, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aiken-house-boca, Dtobias, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Egyptian Goose 090825, Eabermudez, CC0
- CSX Locomotive 4316 GP 39-2 (8599771521), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Century Village - Ashby D - panoramio, MikesMegapixels, CC BY 3.0
- Century Village Clubhouse - panoramio, MikesMegapixels, CC BY 3.0
- Argiope argentata IMG 4303, JonRichfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Argiope argentata mature female on web anteriodorsal aspect IMG 4297, JonRichfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nephila clavipes male IMG 4329, JonRichfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strategus antaeus Ox beetle Rhinoceros beetle IMG 4803s, JonRichfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nephila clavipes male dorsal aspect IMG 4380, JonRichfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nephila clavipes IMG 4376, JonRichfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Argiope argentata IMG 4305, JonRichfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nephila clavipes female IMG 4311, JonRichfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Argiope argentata mature female on uncompleted stabilimentum IMG 4283, JonRichfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nephila clavipes female mature lateral IMG 4398, JonRichfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Argiope argentata immature female on stabilimentum IMG 4281, JonRichfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strategus antaeus IMG 4865s, JonRichfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
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