Pembroke Pines may feel like a small town, but its food scene is anything but provincial. Whether you want Mediterranean, Mexican, Peruvian, Japanese, fine dining, or bar food, Pembroke Pines has you covered. Check out the eight best restaurants in Pembroke Pines.  

 

Canoe Trip At Chapel Trail Nature Preserve

Connect with nature and spend your day canoeing at Chapel Trail Nature Preserve. Chapel Trail Nature Preserve is one of Pembroke Pines's hidden gems, filled with an array of wildlife. Think 120 species of birds, deer, marsh rabbits, alligators, snakes, turtles, largemouth bass, and insects. You can rent canoes on Saturdays and explore the 450 acres of untouched South Florida wilderness. Or, if you prefer a little more distance from the alligators, you can also walk their 1,650 foot boardwalk and get a bird's eye view from their observation pavilion. For more information about the Chapel Trail Nature Preserve, check out the city's website.

Play A Round Of Golf

If you're looking for somewhere to tee up, Pembroke Pines has a couple options for you to choose from. You can either visit the Grand Palms Resort or check out the city-owned Club Nineteen. Whatever your level, both locations are sure to challenge you. The Grand Palms Resort has three different 9-hole golf courses each with unique features. And Club Nineteen offers an affordable option on a John Sanford Design golf course.  

Pines Ice Arena

12425 Taft St. Pembroke Pines, Florida - (954)-704-8700 

Just because it doesn't snow in South Florida, doesn't mean that you should miss out on winter fun. Head over to the Pines Ice Arena for all of your ice-skating needs and wants. Pines Ice Arena offers figure and recreational skating lessons as well as hockey lessons. No matter your age, you're sure to enjoy your time at Pines Ice Arena. So maybe go for their public skating hours or join an adult hockey league. 

C.B Smith Park


900 N Flamingo Road Pembroke Pines, Florida - (954)-357-5170 

C.B Smith Park is arguably the hottest park in all of Broward County. It has endless walking and biking trails, a campground, a family golfing center, a multitude of picnic areas, and an array of playgrounds. C.B. Smith Park also has volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts along with a set of batting cages. And if all of that wasn't enough, C.B. Smith Park also contains a water park with four 50-foot-tall water slides and a lazy river. Yeah, I know where I'm going next weekend. 

The Shop At Pembroke Gardens


If you prefer shopping to waterslides, then Pembroke Pines also has something for you. The Shops at Pembroke Gardens are the one-stop hotspot for everything social in Pembroke Pines. Spend your day browsing through Pembroke Gardens's variety of shops including Lululemon, Nike, Banana Republic, and Hollister. Or check its many dining options. And if you need a break, take a seat on one of the many beautiful benches painted by local artists. 

 

OTHER THINGS TO DO IN PEMBROKE PINES:

One of the great things about Pembroke Pine is that it's close to a lot of great cities and parks. South Beach is only a short drive away, and the Everglades are practically in your backyard. To find out more information about other cities, towns, and things to do in Broward County and Miami-Dade County, check out these other city profiles.