Best LGBTQ Beaches in Fort Lauderdale

Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Beach is a large beach with white sand and palm trees and is next to a beautiful background of oceanfront high-rise buildings. Fort Lauderdale Beach sees fewer visitors than other more popular Florida beaches and this makes the beach have a calm atmosphere. A recreational park named Fort Lauderdale Beach Park is also present near this beach. As an interesting fact, the 1960 movie Where The Boys Are was filmed around Fort Lauderdale Beach. 

Fort Lauderdale Beach has been named the 35th Best Beach in the Top 50 Beaches in the United States list in 2022 by Randall Kaplan, the world's foremost beach expert who is known as "Mr. Beach.”

Sebastian Beach is one of the most popular beaches for gay beachgoers and recently named the “Hottest U.S. Gay Beach” by Out Traveler. Located across the Ritz Carlton and at the corner of Sebastian Street and A1A, Sebastian Street Beach is often frequented by gay men and is surrounded by guesthouses. Beachgoers rave about how clean the water and sand is. The waves aren’t calm, but the water is warm enough to enjoy a swim. There are lounge chairs and umbrellas for rent, and the presence of lifeguards makes for a relaxing atmosphere.

Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas Beach is a small, narrow, and less crowded beach that is backed by the New River and the Middle River. Las Olas Beach is situated on the north side of the point where the Stranahan River meets the North Atlantic Ocean. Las Olas Beach is a perfect spot for water sports enthusiasts, birdwatching, and wildlife watching – and is filled with many surfers, snorkelers, divers, sailors, wildlife lovers, and birdwatchers. Las Olas Beach is a 15-minute drive from a neighborhood named Hollywood Beach well-known for its world-renowned restaurants, nightclubs, theaters, and cultural destinations. Las Olas Beach is a party destination for college students during spring break and there are many very beautiful palm trees on the beach.