Most of southern Florida moves with all gas and no brakes. It can be hard for families to escape that many times. Enter Pembroke Pines as a potential solution to that problem. A denser suburb with solid public schools a variety of shopping centers and great restaurants, Pembroke Pines provides everything a family in the Miami/ Fort Lauderdale area might want. And we haven’t even mentioned the Florida weather yet.

If you’re not a family, you’re probably better off living in Fort Lauderdale or closer to Miami. There aren’t the same type of employment opportunities in Pembroke Pines as there are in the towns and cities nearby. Perhaps more important to Floridians, there aren’t the same nightlife or social opportunities either. You might be surprised to hear that Pembroke Pines can also be a relatively long and traffic-filled drive from the shores that many transplants move to Florida to enjoy.






A Suburban Oasis

LookyLOO Review of Pembroke Pines

Pembroke Pines is known for being a diverse family-friendly area on the quieter side of the action spectrum. Residents are often referred to as “tight-knit” and “welcoming,” to some, but are also known for being a bit insular so it may take a bit to work your way in. Grocery stores and shopping centers are spread out, as are parks and good restaurants, so drives are, unfortunately, a necessity, as the sprawl and lack of public transit make cars and humans inseparable. The city is built for families and retirees and those communities love it. If you're looking for a big night out you'll be driving the 30 mins to Miami or Ft. Lauderdale. 

If you want to see what's going on here check out the Pembroke Pines [calendar of events](https://www.ppines.com/325/Special-Events).

We highly recommend visiting Pembroke Pines and staying in the community in a [VRBO](https://vrbo.com/affiliate/p4JS4ZC) rather than a hotel to get a feel for what it's like to live among the locals. You can receive discounted fares on travel via our [partnership with Expedia](expedia.com/affiliate/9NZ8LBQ) as well.

Lifestyle 

If you’re a parent looking to move your family away from the hustle and bustle that southern Florida is notorious for, Pembroke Pines should be near the top of your list. If you want that suburban experience but also want to be a short drive to Miami and Fort Lauderdale put Pembroke Pines at the top of your list. 


A Quiet Family Spot

Why You Should Move Here Now?

**dreadlockfit**
2y ago
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Great place for families and people who like peace and quiet. Car dependent but convenient to other parts of S FL. Good schools (esp West Pines). Also surprisingly diverse (East Asian, Caribbean, Indian, Latino) which makes for good low-key food options. I lived in Miami (Coconut Grove) and like Pines a lot better.

For more reviews of Pembroke Pines from locals check out: [The Reviews](https://lookyloomove.com/locations/pembroke-pines?page=buzz)

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Reviews of Pembroke Pines from Locals

Pembroke Creek is one of the premier family-friendly master planned communities in Pembroke Pines and the Ft. Lauderdale area. Lush landscaping throughout the neighborhood surrounds big custom homes. The school system is excellent and it’s just 30 mins from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale airports. It also has a beautiful community clubhouse with tennis and basketball courts and a pool for cooling off in the summer months. Eagle Creeks is another wonderful option. It’s an HOA neighborhood, close to an excellent hospital and some of the best schools in the entire region. Perhaps the most close-knit family-friendly neighborhood in the region. 
- Pembroke Falls
- Eagle Creek 


Families

Pembroke Falls

If you’re looking for a 55+ Active community in Pembroke Pines then start your search in Century Village. Filled with 7,700 low maintenance condos it has several golf courses, tennis courts, pickleball courts and amazing resort style amenities. This includes a massive community center with a great fitness facility, theater, pool, activity rooms and year-round clubs and events. 
- Century Village


Retirees

Century Village

Pembroke Pines

**dreadlockfit**
2y ago
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Great place for families and people who like peace and quiet. Car dependent but convenient to other parts of S FL. Good schools (esp West Pines). Also surprisingly diverse (East Asian, Caribbean, Indian, Latino) which makes for good low-key food options. I lived in Miami (Coconut Grove) and like Pines a lot better.

**Him-Dunkcan212121**
1y ago
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Very cool. My sister lives just north of Grant Park by Oakland Cemetery.

So a couple things.. overall, the feel down here is very suburban. There is obviously a downtown area in downtown Fort Lauderdale but in my opinion, the apartments down there are very overpriced (similar to overpriced apartments in Midtown or Buckhead).

My recommendation for cities are many of what you named: Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Weston, Miramar, and Pembroke Pines. Start there. These will give you that suburban feel (very much like a less-busy Sandy Springs).

Do you have a car? We know Marta is no NYC subway but at least it’s something. Down here, public transportation is very difficult to navigate. Not impossible but just very difficult so my recommendation is to have a car if that’s possible for you.

In terms of budget, I think you’ll be able to find a nice 1br/1ba for 1.7k - 2k. It may take some researching online but they’re out there.

**dcbrah**
1y ago
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I grew up there/Cooper city. It's really for young families or empty nesters.its the burbs, and as a kid I enjoyed - but that's also a different time when we'd ride our bikes everywhere and cell phones weren't.do prevalent. There are some local things to do like hang in the glades. But night life and breweries.youll be looking at heading to ftl/fat village or Miami.

The great thing about pines is it's pretty central to jumping on 595 or sawgrass/75/extension and getting there pretty quickly.

We have a lot of great parks and outdoor space, plus trash mountain. Pines highest point in the city. The food is starting to get better and some local solid spots, but nothing phenomenal in general.

School system is excellent depending on which one you are zoned for (

Otherwise, there is nothing there which would drive a young professional to live there.

**Apprehensive_Hawk987**
1y ago
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I lived in Pines for a dozen years in the 80’s. It always been a place for families and never really had a night life or anything more than hundreds of restaurants that all those families go to. However, Pines is in the middle of many great places in other municipalities. If you’ve lived here so long you must know it is a car culture and people are used to driving wherever they need too. Pines isn’t the place to meet many young people. In south Florida it’s a money thing. Many places you’d hangout in cost.

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