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Ft. Lauderdale Beach
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8 reviews for Ft. Lauderdale Beach
I didn't swim. I did, however, soak my feet.
Other beach activities included
- a "what what in the butt" chant
- a human pyramid (I was the center 'stone.' I have matching knee indentations in my back to prove it.)
- a series of piggy back rides that ended in disaster for the riders (one ended in a huge spill in the sand. The other resulted in gnarly bruises on the rider's thighs from my spiked belt. Whoops!)
- a 'stand-on-my-feet-and-I'll-teach-you-to-waltz' lesson that wound up in wet feet
- a whole lot of really dark pictures and video that are difficult to make out what's happening.
Note: if you're expecting surf-ready waves, this is not the place for you.
I spent last Saturday worshiping the sun god as he bathed me in his rays leaving me toasty toasty toasty - today I'm definitely not a sight a dermatologist would love, but I had so much fun.
I spent the day at the southernmost part of Ft. Lauderdale beach, just north of the Yankee Clipper Sheraton hotels. We parked in the hotel's covered lot for a flat fee and walked across the street to the beautiful sand, but we also had the choice of parking in a metered-lot separated from the sand by just the sidewalk - I make this point, b/c in South Beach (Miami) even if you park on Ocean Drive you still have to walk half a mile before you see sand. There was plenty of parking space throughout the day.
The beach has a playground, clean bathrooms, and a few sparse palm trees. The sand is beautiful, lifeguards every few feet, and almost crystal clear warm waters. It never got crowded and had a really comfortable vibe that could make the most self-conscious beach goers feel like they were in a world all their own.
The only thing this beach is missing is food & drinks. There are bar-b-q stations and picnic tables throughout, particularly on the sand closest to the cars, but if you didn't bring your coal and burgers, you're going to be hungry. I didn't spot a single vendor with any snacks, and much less water. After spending pretty much the entire day under the sun, I was feeling very dehydrated. So my suggestion to the city of Ft. Lauderdale - awesome beach, but if you want us to keep feeding those meters, figure out a way to feed us.
Love this beach...better than South Beach I believe..first beach is actually beautiful, water is clear, sand is clean and white..unlike south beach its dirty,water is green, beach is packed. You have all these shops and restaurants across the boardwalk..its a great place to rent, chill and enjoy yourself.
I spent a wonderful weekend here, right across the Yankee Clipper.
You can park right on the Sheraton parking garage, for a daily rate, or try to find a meter parking spot, right at the beach.
It's been a while since I've been to the beach and being here made me crave those beach days again.
The beach wasn't too crowded, it's clean, and has tables with BBQ stations - if you want to bring your own food for grilling.
Playground for the kids. Bathrooms are ok - not excited about those but when you spend the whole day there, you will have to go.
Clear water, beautiful sand. Lifeguards really paying attention to the water and people.
Best part is that, even with people around, you feel in your own little space. Very relaxing.
Downside to this beach is the fact that there's no vendors, or shops to buy food or water - very needed on hot days like last weekend. So better make sure to bring your cooler filled with a lot of ice and water bottles, if not you won't last long before you start feeling dehydrated. Other thing is that there's very little shade at this beach - bring your sun block, and maybe an umbrella so you don't feel the sun effects afterwards. A tan looks good but premature wrinkles and cancer don't.
Paradise!
A must for stopping the onset of S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder).
Especially when D.C.'s 30-day streak of above-average temperatures comes to an end.
A warm bath water beach with clean sand, crystal clear water and plenty of shells to find. Great for swimming and kids with small bay like waves. From the walkway to the water is only a short distance and there are showers to rinse off after wards.
swaying palms, great sand, warm water, seashells. no (or small) waves. path alongisde the beach. nearby hotel and bars, view of ships coming and going from Port Everglades the busiest cruise port in the world. The vibe is very different at this beach now then the first time I went here as a little kid. NOW: families, upscale visitors from south america, and europe and tri-state scenesters, retireees, gays and lesbians. THEN: rowdy, college-age spring breakers from the south, midwwest and northeast urinating in public. some like it better then, some now
