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Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach

Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach

United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale 

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Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach

United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale 

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Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach is a small, narrow, and very beautiful beach situated in front of Sunrise Bay.  Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach is surrounded by palm trees – and is extremely very popular among wildlife lovers and bird watchers. 

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a 10-minute drive of Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach. The upscale restaurant BALEENkitchen serves American food prepared with French techniques and has an incredible bar. View Restaurant is situated behind the very popular Sunny Isles Beach and offers beautiful views of the ocean along with calamari rings, prawn pie, chicken and cheese salad, puddings, and lamb patties.

If you are looking for a hotel near Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach, you can drive 15 minutes to many nearby hotels. Spread across four-and-a-half acres, the luxurious 5-Star Acqualina Resort & Residences On The Beach features a bar, gym, spa, sauna, tennis courts, canoeing tours, three pools, and three restaurants. Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach is a 4-Star hotel offering a pool, poolside bar, lounge, spa, fitness center, snack bar, and casual bistro. If you are looking for budget-friendly hotels near Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach, the 3-Star pet-friendly hotel Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Marco Polo Beach Resort has a pool, bar, sauna, restaurant, and gym.

Also known as Canine Beach, Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach is a perfect spot for swimming, snorkeling, fishing, and beachcombing.  Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach is a family-friendly beach as it is a two-minute drive from Birch Park where you will find many families picnicking.  Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach welcomes dogs on weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. during summer and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. during winter. There is an annual fee of $30/per dog and $45/per dog for residents and non-residents of Fort Lauderdale respectively. Dog owners can also get a one-weekend permit for $7/per dog. Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach offers many amenities including restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and a grass park.

There are many fun activities at Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach including swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, biking, fishing, hiking, beachcombing, and sunbathing.

Getting to Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach is very easy – the beach is situated at 901 North Atlantic Boulevard and there are free street parking spots available along the nearby roads.

If you are looking for attractions near Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach, you can drive 18 minutes to Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino that has 20 table games including Spanish 21, Pan Poker, Texas Hold'em, Let It Ride, and different variations of Omaha. Spread across 1,043 acres, Oleta River State Park is known for biking, canoeing, and kayaking – the park is home to one of the largest concentrations of Australian ‘pine’ trees in Florida. If you like golfing, Hollywood Beach Golf Club is an 18-hole championship golf course that hosts many events and leagues. Another great attraction near Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach is Bal Harbour that has many souvenir shops, galleries, boating tours, fishing trips – and is a great spot for photography.

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INA1A & Birch Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USA

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    Does Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    No, this Beach does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.

    Does Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach have lifeguards?

    No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach a family-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach good for swimming?

    Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.

    Does Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach have restrooms?

    Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.

    Is Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach a nude beach?

    No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.

    Is there food near Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach?

    No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.

    What are the activities at Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach?

    Yes, this Beach is a good place to Bike Paths

    Does Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.

    Is Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach a dog-friendly beach?

    Yes, bring your dog with you to this Beach!

    Is Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach good for surfing?

    No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.

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