Fort Lauderdale Beach - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
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The area
Address
Neighborhood: Victoria Park
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Restaurants
955 within 3 miles
IL Mulino Cucina Italiana
749
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Cafe Vico Restaurant & Piano Bar
575
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Casa D'Angelo Ristorante
1,192
0.5 mi$$$$ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Tijuana Flats
76
115 ft$ • Quick Bites • Mexican • Latin
Burger King
37
0.2 mi$ • Quick Bites • American • Fast Food
Big Louie's Pizzeria Italian
417
0.5 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
Dunkin'
16
226 ft$ • Quick Bites • Cafe • Fast Food
Padrino's Cuban Cuisine
159
0.5 mi$$ - $$$ • Latin • Cuban • Vegetarian Friendly
Arby's
14
0.1 mi$ • Quick Bites • American • Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
4
187 ftAmerican • Deli
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Attractions
250 within 6 miles
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
8
0.2 miReligious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Stonewall National Library
1
0.3 miLibraries
Stranahan House
688
1.5 miHistory Museums
History Fort Lauderdale
382
1.7 miHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
1,789
1.4 miSpeciality Museums
Gulf Stream Brewing Company
15
0.5 miBreweries
Intracoastal Waterway
2,120
1.6 miBodies of Water
Galleria
669
0.8 miShopping Malls
Parker Playhouse
105
0.6 miTheaters
Holiday Park
60
0.5 miParks
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  • Designer2005
    North Chicago, Illinois72 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beach with views
    Very crowded on weekends. Hotels and apartments throughout for stays . Walk to the beach kind of area . Beautiful views. White kind of sand ,they have benches and chairs to sit . I saw umbrellas here and there . Snack shops and resturants all close by.
    Visited January 2023
    Written June 5, 2023
  • Mariellen Edinburg
    Claymont, Delaware158 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Such a gorgeous beach
    We came straight here from the airport and got onto the beach. We found a parking lot with metered parking only one block from the beach without any searching. The promenade area adjoining the beach is clean and the beach itself was gorgeous. The water was so clear you could see straight to your feet. It was also very warm for November with no waves so people of all ages could get in and enjoy the water. We loved it!
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 29, 2023
  • albecky72
    Bluffton, Indiana49 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Restrooms on Ft Lauderdale Beach
    The beaches are beautiful, plenty of lifeguards, fun to watch ships. Next time we will go to the one on south end close to Coconuts restraunt. It has paid parking but also restrooms and picnic tables and shade.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 23, 2024
  • Patty
    Margate, Florida112 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great beach with a lot of fun!!
    I love Fort Laudedale beach!! It’s my favorites beach for long time!!! Here you can find a lot of restaurants, bars, clubs and pool party’s Sundays!! Also all the bars have bogo everyday all day!! Aldi u find the legendary Elbow Room, beach place, and a lot of activities arounds
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 10, 2024
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Edwelsh
North Canton, OH4,698 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
An American classic
Feb 2020
Just a special place. With iconic A1A bordering on the West and the Atlantic Ocean on the East this beach is a true gem. Warm ocean water, fairly course sand, warm breezes, lapping waves, beautiful sunrises, just a great beach. Need a break? Just cross the road to grab a bite to eat, or stop in one of the shops. Can’t wait to get back.
Written February 11, 2020
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Doug B
Atlanta, GA58 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Relaxing Day At The Beach
Apr 2019
There were quite a few people at the beach because we were there on a Saturday but still the beach is fantastic with the sand, bright sun and calming waves from the Atlantic Ocean. If you not staying at one of the hotels along the strip the parking spaces are difficult to find and so you will have to park in one of the paid parking lots. But plenty of restaurants and shops if you choose a break from the beach.
Written March 1, 2020
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia17,797 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Very nice beach
Jan 2020
Ft. Lauderdale beach is a long stretch of beach area with many amenities on it. There's a big parking lot close by, reasonably priced.
The beach is not so wide like the South Beach in Miami, which I like and has nice decorated entrances to it. You can find volleyball courts, kids playground, feet washing and restrooms. There are lifeguards stations along the beach. Renting chairs was pricey for a two hours stay so we found some tree shade.
Many cafes and restaurants on the promenade.
Written February 14, 2020
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Happy J
Columbia, SC31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Beach with restaurants and busy boardwalk
Mar 2021 • Friends
Fort Lauderdale beach is great! There are vendors throughout renting lounge chairs for $18 a day and Canabanas for $100. The beach is very hard to "stroll". The sand is very loss. There's almost always sun and the restaurants lining the area are outdoors and adorable! Walker friendly. Fresh market on Sat mornings is to die for. Fresh fruit stand that accepts credit cards. Have your mask on and enjoy!
Written March 20, 2021
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Crcb
Williamsburg, VA1,188 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Long Beach for walking
Apr 2021 • Couples
The water was crystal clear and there was no seaweed at all, which made for pleasant wading and walking. The water was a bit chilly, so few people were actually swimming. You do get a workout when you walk, as you sink into the sand because it is not firm. Parking is $4/hr at the public lot, and the price for umbrellas and chairs has gone up from $20 each last year to $25 each this year. Seventy-five dollars for two chairs and one umbrella seems like a lot, especially if you plan to spend multiple days on the beach.
Written April 21, 2021
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vasile123
New York City, NY756 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Beautiful promenade
Jan 2021 • Couples
This beach is a public beach just miles of clean sand, light blue ocean water with a promenade on one side and the vibe of the city on the other (restaurants, cafes, hotels). You can just sit and enjoy people watching. Even in January the weather is nice. You can go for a stroll along the ocean.
Written January 17, 2021
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SagaLEB
Montreal, Canada465 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Highly recommended
Feb 2020 • Family
I highly recommend this activity in Fort Lauderdale. The stretch of beach is just out of this world and large enough to accommodate a ton of people without ever feeling crammed or pushed. The beach is very organized with life guards all over the place.
Before arriving at the beach, you have the accommodation of public toilets and showers along with restaurants providing great beach food (burgers, hot dogs, refreshments, etc.)
The sands are perfect, and the water is wonderful. The place is very accommodating of kids.
I highly recommend going there equipped with your own umbrellas, beach chairs and coolers filled with snacks and refreshments. Spend north of two hours and just enjoy it. It is a great experience

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Written July 26, 2020
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Ruby
San Jose, CA159 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
An ok beach
Feb 2022 • Couples
This beach isn’t very deep, from the street to the water, but it was ok. The sand is a bit coarse and the beach was quite full, considering it’s smallish size, but people were respectful of one another’s space. We walked the beach for a few miles and it never got much larger or better. There are several restaurants on the beach’s edge, many were quite expensive and/or loud. It didn’t have the relaxed beach quality I prefer.
Written February 28, 2022
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Norine G
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Golden Birthday Weekend
Jun 2022 • Couples
Fort Lauderdale owes me nothing! Was a little skeptical about the beach being full of seaweed as told by hotel staff. However when we got there it was clean and beautiful! Being from the Virgin Islands, we can be beach snobs!😊 I'm glad the hotel staff was wrong. Was just like home, clean clear to the bottom and warm...once I got in.

My only downfall was the prices for the blue beach chairs and umbrellas. $18 per chair and $25 for the umbrella ($61 total) is a BIT excessive for me and all the other folks who brought their own stuff. We were surprised with the cost, as there was no attendant when we arrived and for an hour after we were enjoying ourselves. There were also no signs posted regarding the cost. We still had a great time tho. I'd go back...with my tools tho!😉.
Written June 17, 2022
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greatcats
Seattle, WA439 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Expansive and beautiful
Mar 2021 • Couples
The beach is across the road from the hotels, so you do have to cross a busy street.

It wasn’t too crowded even for spring break and most people were observing social distancing, etc. I do have a peeve about the beach equipment being so expensive to rent and they do run out.
Written March 28, 2021
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Fort Lauderdale Beach - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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