Fort Lauderdale Beach(Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, Fort Lauderdale City Beach)

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.”

Fort Lauderdale Beach and the park near it have many amenities including lifeguards, biking paths, picnic tables, restrooms, showers, a non-motorized boat ramp, barbecue spots, a basketball court, a children’s playground, and a volleyball court. It is important to note that many of the amenities in Fort Lauderdale Beach are available in its southern and central portions. There is a designated area in Fort Lauderdale Beach where dogs on leash are allowed. 

Fort Lauderdale Beach offers many fun activities including beachcombing, sunbathing, picnicking, paddleboarding, beach volleyball, biking, skateboarding, fishing, wildlife watching, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, boating, jet skiing, parasailing, surfing, surf-skiing, water-skiing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. The water near Fort Lauderdale Beach has small and manageable surfing waves, making it ideal for beginner surfers. The clarity of the water near Fort Lauderdale Beach makes it popular among snorkelers and scuba divers, who often enter here to explore its vibrant biodiversity - you can see many kinds of marine animals in the water near this beach including lobsters, crabs, and sea turtles along with a large variety of fish. However, if you are planning to go into the water near Fort Lauderdale Beach, we recommend being careful as the water near the beach has unpredictable rip currents. In addition, if you are planning to fish in the water near this beach we recommend following the local fishing regulations. A paved walkway present along the beach is also popular among bikers and skaters and offers a memorable oceanfront biking, walking, and skating experience. Many exciting events are also organized throughout the year in Fort Lauderdale Beach and the area around it. These events include the Riptide Music Festival (organized in November), the Tortuga Music Festival (organized in April), the Fort Lauderdale Air Show (organized in May), and the A1A Marathon & Half Marathon (organized in February) 

Getting to Fort Lauderdale Beach is easy - the beach is easily accessible from Florida State Highway A1A. Paid parking lots and metered street parking spaces are available near this beach.

There are many attractions near Fort Lauderdale Beach. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is a museum which is present in a late 19th century / early 20th century plantation-style house. The museum houses interesting artistic and historical exhibitions. In addition, the museum's beautifully landscaped gardens exhibit the unique habitat found in Florida’s barrier islands. The gardens include a variety of ecosystems including sand dune-fields, a maritime forest, and wetlands. You can also spot a variety of migratory and resident birds around the museum premises. The Museum of Discovery and Science is one of the most-visited museums in Florida. This museum has many interesting scientific exhibits and also has its own AutoNation IMAX theater. If you are looking for another attraction near Fort Lauderdale Beach, Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum is 25 minutes away by car. This museum is a part of the United States’ National Register of Historic Places and has a variety of interesting exhibits focusing on military history and aviation.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Fort Lauderdale Beach. The Capital Grille is an upscale restaurant which serves amazing gourmet dishes. As another upscale option,Timpano Italian Chophouse is an upscale restaurant which serves excellent Italian dishes, steaks, and seafood. In addition, the restaurant also offers live music performances. Coconuts offers an amazing waterfront dining experience and has a casual ambiance. In addition, the restaurant also serves excellent seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, and salads. This restaurant has also been praised by many local print and online publications including New Times Broward-Palm Beach and Miami New Times. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Fort Lauderdale Beach,The Whole Enchilada Fresh Mexican Grill serves excellent Mexican dishes including tacos, burritos, chimichangas, and quesadillas.

If you are looking for a hotel near Fort Lauderdale Beach, there are many great nearby options.The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is a 5-Star hotel that offers many amenities including a pool, a spa, a fitness center, bike rental facility, and a cafe. In addition, the hotel also offers fitness classes. As another upscale option, the 4-Star The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort offers many amenities including two restaurants, a bar, a coffee shop, a fitness center, a spa, and a pool. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Riverside Hotel Fort Lauderdale that offers many amenities including a pool with a sundeck, a fitness room, two restaurants, a pub, a bar with a courtyard, and a marina which can be used for a fee. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Fort Lauderdale Beach, the 2-Star Snooze Hotel offers many amenities including beach gear loaner facility, a terrace that has sunloungers and tables and offers amazing views of Fort Lauderdale.