South Florida, up close
Fort Lauderdale.
Follow the water.
Find your own way.
Welcome to our neighborhood
More than a beach town.
The "Venice of America" welcomes you with delicious seafood, beautiful sandy beaches, and a collection of diverse and eclectic scenes.
Choose from our hand-picked attractions, restaurants, activities, and more. After all, we call this city "home."
01 / Eat & drink
Follow your appetite.
A waterfront lunch. A long dinner.
A new favorite, just around the corner.
The dining guide19 restaurants.
19 restaurants.
Plenty to come back for.
Discover the seafood spots, neighborhood tables and places for a night out in our Fort Lauderdale restaurant guide.
Read the restaurant guideBy Mark Krasner
02 / Beaches & the water
Let the day
take its time.
A stretch of sand or a different view from the water. There’s more than one way to settle into Fort Lauderdale.
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Local resources
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Get to know Fort Lauderdale
A little more Fort Lauderdale.
The beach is a beginning. Fort Lauderdale also unfolds along canals and the river, through historic houses and around tables where the water is part of the view.
Follow the water
Start at the ocean, whether your plan is a swim, a stretch of sand or a walk beside the beach. Water sports offer a more active way to spend time on the coast.
Inland, the Intracoastal and canals reveal another side of Fort Lauderdale. Boat outings shift the view toward waterfront homes, gardens and the waterways that run through the city.
Explore beaches and boat outingsAlong the river, into the city
Riverwalk brings the day back to shore, with riverside paths, parks and places to stop for a meal. It is a useful starting point for exploring beyond the oceanfront.
Historic houses and museums add context to the scenery. Bonnet House brings art, gardens and local history together; the wider museum guide also takes in science and LGBTQ history.
Explore the museum guideStay for dinner
Food is another way into Fort Lauderdale, from seafood by the Intracoastal to tacos and a more dressed-up dinner. Coconuts, Rocco’s Tacos and Steak 954 are among the names in the city’s dining story.
Leave room for an evening by the beach or a table outdoors. Our food guides bring together restaurants, coffee shops and breweries, so the next stop can fit the kind of day you are having.
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