Fort Lauderdale Beach

Fort Lauderdale Beach is one of Florida's most appealing beach destinations — a beautiful stretch of clear Atlantic Ocean coastline matched with the sophisticated beach town character of a city that has shed its Spring Break reputation to become one of South Florida's most desirable addresses. The beach runs about 3 miles along Fort Lauderdale's Atlantic shoreline, backed by an elegant paved promenade and the A1A boulevard that hosts the mid-rise hotels, outdoor restaurants, and active streetlife that gives the Fort Lauderdale beach scene its particular character.

The city has earned the nickname 'Venice of America' for its extraordinary network of canals — over 160 miles of navigable waterways threading through the city's residential neighbourhoods — and the connection to water by water taxi, yacht, and boat is a genuine part of everyday Fort Lauderdale life. Water taxis connect the beach to the Riverwalk, Las Olas Boulevard (the city's famous dining and shopping strip), and the waterfront neighborhoods and marinas that make Fort Lauderdale the yachting capital of the East Coast.

The beach promenade (appropriately named the Strip) is exceptionally well-maintained and active — the combination of the promenade itself, the beachside restaurants including the iconic Elbow Room and the numerous oceanfront hotels with rooftop bars and beach clubs creates a seamless water-to-city experience. The beach is well-managed by Broward County with professional lifeguards, meticulously maintained sand, and consistently clean water. The overall feel is upscale family beach resort rather than party destination.