Coral Springs

Coral Springs is a city in Broward County, Florida.

Understand
Chartered in 1963, the city has a population of 133,000. Unique among South Florida cities, the city has aesthetic codes prohibiting large commercial signs. It is known for quality schools, parks, and recreation opportunities.

By plane
Coral Springs is less than 30 minutes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). From the airport, take I-595 West to I-95 North. Exit west on Sample Road and continue across Powerline Road and State Road 7 (441).

Coral Springs is also easily accessible from West Palm Beach and Miami via the Florida Turnpike and Sawgrass Expressway.

By car
The easiest way to get around Coral Springs and South Florida is by car. If renting, it is substantially cheaper to rent a car from a location outside of the airport. The city is set up on grid system, and is fairly easy to navigate. Broward County is served by three major Interstates (I-75, I-95, I-595) and some U.S. Highways including U.S. Highway 1, US 27 and US 441. It is also served by Florida's Turnpike and State Highway 869, also known as the Sawgrass Expressway.

By taxi
Taxis are generally expensive, but available at almost any time and place.

By bus

 * Metrobus in Miami-Dade County
 * Palm Tran in Palm Beach County.
 * Palm Tran in Palm Beach County.

Buy
Fort Lauderdale is served by two English-language newspapers, the South Florida-Sun Sentinel and The Miami Herald, as well as two Spanish language newspapers El Sentinel del Sur de la Florida and El Nuevo Herald.

Sleep
There are several hotels in Coral Springs with varying amenities. All feature nearby restaurants and shopping.



Connect
In order to make local phone calls, all ten digits of the phone number are required. The area codes they are 954 and 754. To call Miami you must dial 1 + area code 305 or 786 and the number. To call Boca Raton/Palm Beach you must dial 1 + 561 and the number.

Go next

 * East to Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach
 * Everglades National Park