Our Guidebook
Food scene
A new local pizza joint right across from Cooper City high-school with real authentic Italian style pizza! Best Pizza in the area!
Napoli Now! Pizza Napoletana
A new local pizza joint right across from Cooper City high-school with real authentic Italian style pizza! Best Pizza in the area!
Jeremiah's Italian Ice
Amazing ice cream spot right across from Cooper City High School!
Imasa is a great Japanese Restuarant very close to our home! Take out is really convenient too as they have a separate door on the side of the Restuarant specifically for pickup
Imasa Sushi
8570 Stirling RoadImasa is a great Japanese Restuarant very close to our home! Take out is really convenient too as they have a separate door on the side of the Restuarant specifically for pickup
Shimuja is hands down the best ramen I ever had in my life. I have travelled to Japan and had ramen in different locations and Shimuja still ranks #1. This is the only Shimuja location in the United States the other two are in Japan. The food is very authentic and flavorful. Nice open area too.
Shimuja Ramen
4921 Southwest 148th AvenueShimuja is hands down the best ramen I ever had in my life. I have travelled to Japan and had ramen in different locations and Shimuja still ranks #1. This is the only Shimuja location in the United States the other two are in Japan. The food is very authentic and flavorful. Nice open area too.
Tap 42 is just 10 minutes away. They have a huge menu of many delicious food options and drink options. One of our favorite items on the menu is their Oven Baked Shrimp Mac & Cheese.. They also have a delicious brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays 11am-3pm. Reservations are needed for brunch.
Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar - Davie
2266 S University DrTap 42 is just 10 minutes away. They have a huge menu of many delicious food options and drink options. One of our favorite items on the menu is their Oven Baked Shrimp Mac & Cheese.. They also have a delicious brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays 11am-3pm. Reservations are needed for brunch.
This sports bar and grill is walking distance from our house! They have great food and is connected to a golf course if you want to stop for a bite after playing!
Tin Cup Sports Bar & Grill
5050 Southwest 90th AvenueThis sports bar and grill is walking distance from our house! They have great food and is connected to a golf course if you want to stop for a bite after playing!
Only 10 minutes away, Francisca serves delicious Latin American dishes. We highly recommend ordering the Patacon Picado. It's the only thing we order every time we go. Their sangria and pina coladas are amazing as well.
Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats (Davie)
2258 South University DriveOnly 10 minutes away, Francisca serves delicious Latin American dishes. We highly recommend ordering the Patacon Picado. It's the only thing we order every time we go. Their sangria and pina coladas are amazing as well.
Ella Cafe is only 10 minutes away. They are open 8am-5pm Monday-Saturday and 8am-3pm on Sunday. The coffee options are amazing and they offer delicious bites.
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Ella Cafe
9743 W Broward BlvdElla Cafe is only 10 minutes away. They are open 8am-5pm Monday-Saturday and 8am-3pm on Sunday. The coffee options are amazing and they offer delicious bites.
Great sushi place nearby! The Brussels sprouts and porkbelly are a great appetizer!
Phat Boy Sushi, Kitchen & Bar - Davie
Great sushi place nearby! The Brussels sprouts and porkbelly are a great appetizer!
Activities
SpareZ
5325 S University DrJust 7 minutes away!
Only 13 minutes away! If sky-diving off a plane isn't for you, then give indoor sky diving a try!
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iFLY
11690 W State Rd 84Only 13 minutes away! If sky-diving off a plane isn't for you, then give indoor sky diving a try!
Bamford Sports Complex
3801 S Pine Island RdNature Parks
This park is only 6 minutes driving distance from our home. There are nature trails, horseback riding, boating, fishing & wildlife observation.
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Канатный парк Tree Tops
3900 SW 100th AveThis park is only 6 minutes driving distance from our home. There are nature trails, horseback riding, boating, fishing & wildlife observation.
A hidden gem in the davie area and only 8 minutes away! This parks main trail loop can be done with a 25-30 minute walk but has little pockets within the trees with amazing picturesque views.
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Wolf Lake Park
5400 SW 76th AveA hidden gem in the davie area and only 8 minutes away! This parks main trail loop can be done with a 25-30 minute walk but has little pockets within the trees with amazing picturesque views.
Beautiful park that is only 8 minutes away!
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Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center
3501 SW 130th AveBeautiful park that is only 8 minutes away!
This is park is famous for being the only place in South Florida with actual hills and elevation!
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Vista View Park
4001 SW 142nd AveThis is park is famous for being the only place in South Florida with actual hills and elevation!
Beaches
Hollywood Beach is about 30 minutes from our home. It is known for its Atlantic Ocean-facing beaches and "Old Florida" feel. This beach has a nice boardwalk and many restaurants and ice cream shops available. There are banana bikes, skates, bicycles, and 4-wheel surrey bikes available to rent at a few bike shops along along the boardwalk. The bandshell also hosts free concerts.
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Пляж Голливуда
101 Johnson StHollywood Beach is about 30 minutes from our home. It is known for its Atlantic Ocean-facing beaches and "Old Florida" feel. This beach has a nice boardwalk and many restaurants and ice cream shops available. There are banana bikes, skates, bicycles, and 4-wheel surrey bikes available to rent at a few bike shops along along the boardwalk. The bandshell also hosts free concerts.
Fort Lauderdale Beach is 30 minutes away from our home. 7+ miles of sandy oceanfront featuring water sports & a promenade plus access to shopping and dining.
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Пляж Форт-Лодердейла
Fort Lauderdale Beach is 30 minutes away from our home. 7+ miles of sandy oceanfront featuring water sports & a promenade plus access to shopping and dining.
Brunch Places
First Watch is about 10 minutes away from our home. They have a year-round menu and a seasonal menu as well. They always have an amazing menu selection. I recommend downloading the First Watch app and putting yourself in a virtual line before you get there. The app will show how long the wait is. This way you can take your time getting there and not have to wait a long time at the restaurant for your table to be ready.
First Watch - Plantation
7620 Peters RdFirst Watch is about 10 minutes away from our home. They have a year-round menu and a seasonal menu as well. They always have an amazing menu selection. I recommend downloading the First Watch app and putting yourself in a virtual line before you get there. The app will show how long the wait is. This way you can take your time getting there and not have to wait a long time at the restaurant for your table to be ready.
This brunch place is just 13 minutes away. Little Hen is an English-inspired breakfast and brunch boutique. It features a dreamy, English-inspired design, communicating its dedication to high quality ingredients and freshly sourced food through an adorable space of soft pastels, homely accents and luxurious touches.
Little Hen
4579 Weston RdThis brunch place is just 13 minutes away. Little Hen is an English-inspired breakfast and brunch boutique. It features a dreamy, English-inspired design, communicating its dedication to high quality ingredients and freshly sourced food through an adorable space of soft pastels, homely accents and luxurious touches.
Nightlife
Funky Buddha is one of the most popular breweries here in Ft Lauderdale. It’s very spacious and even has a section for people to play cod hole in the back!
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Funky Buddha Brewery
1201 NE 38th StFunky Buddha is one of the most popular breweries here in Ft Lauderdale. It’s very spacious and even has a section for people to play cod hole in the back!
FAT Village has a lot of unique art galleries and food spots. If you happen to be in town during the last Saturday of the month, they host an art walk with multiple vendors and live music!
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FAT Village Center for the Arts
531 NW 1st AveFAT Village has a lot of unique art galleries and food spots. If you happen to be in town during the last Saturday of the month, they host an art walk with multiple vendors and live music!
Glitch bar is a very fun barcade with unique drinks/cocktails. Its in another art district in ft. Lauderdale loaded with great food options. Also has its own artwalk on the last Saturday of each month with art galleries, vendors and live music.
Parking is free in the area too!
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Glitch Bar
905 NE 5th AveGlitch bar is a very fun barcade with unique drinks/cocktails. Its in another art district in ft. Lauderdale loaded with great food options. Also has its own artwalk on the last Saturday of each month with art galleries, vendors and live music.
Parking is free in the area too!
Backyard is in the heart of Las Olas, Only 20 minutes away from our house. It's connected to the Revolution Live music venue where many bands/artist come during tours. Down the street you will find other great bars like Poorhouse and FatCats that also have live music.
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Backyard
100 SW 3rd AveBackyard is in the heart of Las Olas, Only 20 minutes away from our house. It's connected to the Revolution Live music venue where many bands/artist come during tours. Down the street you will find other great bars like Poorhouse and FatCats that also have live music.
South African Bar that is walking distance from our house! They have live music every weekend and host plenty of sports themed events.
The Angry Warthog Saloon
South African Bar that is walking distance from our house! They have live music every weekend and host plenty of sports themed events.