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Sunrise, Florida

Sunrise is a city in central-western Broward County, Florida, United States, and is a principal city located in the Miami metropolitan area. The population was 97,335 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 100,128 in 2024.

Type CityPopulation 96,800Metro Area Population 97,335Settled 1971

Why go

  • City in Florida, United States.
  • Known for Florida Panthers, NHL ice hockey team. Sawgrass Mills. Dauer Museum of Classic Cars..
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Bonaventure Golf Club.
  • Served by Vista View RC Model Airfield.
  • Home to roughly 96,800 people.

History

Sunrise is a city in central-western Broward County, Florida, United States, and is a principal city located in the Miami metropolitan area. The population was 97,335 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 100,128 in 2024.

Must-see attractions

16461 Racquet Club Rd, Weston, FL 33326
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Restaurants & places to go

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Indoor

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Airports

Miami International Airport (MIA) 24 mi to the centre
Miami, FL, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 43 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 135 destinations incl. Atlanta, London, Paris, Mexico City, Barcelona… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 43 airlines, 135 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 12 mi to the centre
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 25 airlines (Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 97 destinations incl. Atlanta, Tampa, Bogota, Chicago, Denver… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 25 airlines, 97 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) 11 mi to the centre
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
North Perry Airport (HWO) 12 mi to the centre
Hollywood, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) 17 mi to the centre
Miami, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Boca Raton Airport (BCT) 21 mi to the centre
Boca Raton, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Esplanade Park
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
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Pirate Republic Bar
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
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Briny Irish Pub/Brightline Train Station
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
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The Historic Downtowner Saloon
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
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Riverside Hotel/Stranahan House
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre · Broward County Commission
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Water Taxi Stop - The Shops at Las Olas
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Vista View RC Model Airfield. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Esplanade Park, 12 mi).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sunrise, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.