Dania Beach

Dania Beach, Broward County, snuggles up to the Atlantic Ocean in South East Florida. The community sits next to airport and seaports. Here, the delightful weather combines with other aspects of the area to give Dania Beach, Florida, a charming air.

The community of Dania started life in the 1880s when the railroad line ran through the area. Enter a developer. W. C. Valentine. His plans were grand – to build a community - Modello. As a result, between 1898 and 1904 several Danish families moved from Chicago and Wisconsin to settle there. A. C. Frost constructed the first home the first general store (1902) and donated the first schools in the town. A park now bears his name in honor of his many contributions.

Dania Beach, Florida became incorporated as a town in November 1904 under the name of Dania. The community continued to thrive in the early 1900s despite a major fire (1925), a bank failure (1925) and a hurricane (1926). For a while, between 1910 and the early 1940s, the city became "The Tomato Capital of the World,” celebrating the event for the first time in 1927. When this crop ceased to be viable, Dania became, in 1945, the “Antique Capital of the South.” Today, there are still hundreds of antique shops in the town on historic Antique Row.

Dania Beach has several marvelous beaches and parks along its length. If you look in the Dania Beach Yellow Pages you will locate many Dania Beach Parks. These include C.W. Thomas Park, Dania Beach Ocean Park, Frost Park Recreational Complex, Patrick J. Meli Park, C.W. Thomas Park and Dania Beach Ocean Park . The John U. Lloyd Beach State Park is the largest in the area. Watch the ships or rent a canoe to explore the Mangrove stream. You can also ride an old-fashioned roller coaster or wander through the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum. When in doubt, walk or fish off the 920-foot Dania Beach Pier.

For excitement, there is Jai Alai. Dania Beach sporting events focus on this fast-paced game. Place your bets here, at the poker tables or on simulcast horse and harness racing. Just do not bet on obtaining a Dania Beach vacation rental if you do not register early enough. Dania Beach real estate agents can direct you to hotels such as the Courtyard by Marriott, the Hilton Garden Inn or even a Motel 6. He or she can steer you towards a Dania Beach, vacation home rental. If you persevere, you may be able to choose from several Dania Beach, Florida, rental homes.