Fort Lauderdale Beach: No Longer an Ordinary Spring Break

Fort Lauderdale has a wide variety of cultural, historical, and social activities; however the beaches are a popular spot for tourists and locals.

Fifteen years of successful redevelopment has transformed Fort Lauderdale Beach from a seasonal tourist spot to a year round, world class family resort destination



You can take a stroll along the beach, bike, or skate along Atlantic Boulevard and the Beach Promenade. You can also take part in the many watersports available, such as kite surfing, kayaking and Parasailing.

Fort Lauderdale is also known as the "Venice of America," due to its large and extensive canal system.

Here is some of what Fort Lauderdale beaches have to offer according to the city's website:

• 7 miles of beaches
• Recreation, relaxation and enjoyment
• Award-winning wavewall
• Signature beachfront promenade
• Along the coast there are many shops, restaurants, sidewalk cafes and entertainment venues.
• Wide range of activities from boating, wind surfing, jet skiing and volleyball to snorkeling, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and rollerblading.
• The area is home to the Las Olas Marina and Fort Lauderdale Aquatics Center,
• holds major events including the McDonald’s Air and Sea Show, Greater Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Beachfest, Oceanfest and numerous other festivals and special events
  

If you would like to see more of Fort Lauderdale, a water taxi tour along the inland canals can give you easy and inexpensive access to major points throughout the city. You will also get a glimpse of the rich and famous along what's known as "Millionaire's Row."

Tips and Advice:

• If you are in the area and are looking for good quality inexpensive alcoholic drinks consider visiting Blondies located on A1A. Margarita specials are $3-$4

• If you have a late night craving you can visit Primanti Brothers which is open 24 hours, located on A1A just south of Sunrise Blvd. Pizza is the popular food choice.
  
  
  For more activities to do in Fort Lauderdale check out visting Florida website, sunny.org
  
  
  or you can visit the city of Fort Lauderdale website.