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    1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

    Sebastian St and Ocean Dr

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      Is this a family friendly beach?

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      Not really. There are other beaches to consider. This is known as the gay beach, so if you're conservative this might put you off a little. If you're a liberal then you'll find it very comfortable.

      Brent P. 
      4 years ago 1 person found this helpful
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      Is this a clothing optional beach?

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      I don't think so.

      Robert S. 
      7 years ago 1 person found this helpful

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      Robert S.
      Fort Lauderdale, FL
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      Apr 22, 2022
      Updated review

      On Earth Day, enjoy one of our beautiful beaches in the Fort Lauderdale area. One of my favorites is Sebastian Beach. It's just across the Ritz Carlton at the intersection of A1A and Sebastian.

      It's a beach open to all, but mostly frequented by the LGBT+ community. There are chairs and umbrellas for rent. Almost always there's someone with nice music, so you have the option to be close to the sounds of music or take a quieter place a few feet away.

      The beach has some nice shower heads, so you can rinse off as you come in or leave the beach. Close to public transportation, shared rides or public parking lots, it's easy and convenient to most people who live in east of Federal and between Las Olas and Commercial.

      Check it out.

      Relaxing on the beach.
      Mar 9, 2017Previous review
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      Howard G.
      Fort Lauderdale, FL
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      Jun 18, 2020

      The beach has been beautiful since it recently re-opened due to Covid-19 and during the week, hardly anyone is there. There's plenty of room for social distancing.

      The water was crystal cleara dn warm when I was there and since it's low tide about 12:30-2PM, we could walk out at least 50 yards and just have the water up to the waist. Then again, I'm 6'2". Since we've been having storms, there's a strong current, so one needs to keep a look out for your children or any children for that matter. My soon to be 7 year old nephew was in the shallow area, swimming with goggles on and when he came out of the water, he had already been carried 50-75 yards south. It was cute watching him look for us, as we kept an eye on him the entire time. He was looking all around expecting us to be right in front of him when he exited the ocean.

      After 23 years living here, I haven't gone to the beach much due to the crowds and the sand not being clean i.e. cigarette butts, people's waste, empty cans etc. But the beach was pretty clean and I hope it remains that way. I was motivated to buy a beach blanket and chair which will always be in my sport utility because even though I was there less tha two hours, I felt is was peaceful, refreshing and almost Zen like. In conclusion I'd like to say, GET YOUR BUTT TO THE BEACH ONCE IN A WHILE. IT'S THERAPEUTIC!

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      Daniel S.
      Downtown, Los Angeles, CA
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      May 2, 2022

      This beach and the surrounding environment are wonderful! Every time I am in the Fort Lauderdale region, I take time to relax at this beach. The sand is so warm and soft, and the people are so friendly. I highly recommend this place to all who visit, and I can promise you that you will not be disappointed.

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      Andy V.
      St. Petersburg, FL
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      May 16, 2016

      Ah the gay beach. The place where I can wear as little as I want to and frolic in the sand.

      Picture it: Kelis blasting from my iPhone. My speedo rocking as I lay my Little Mermaid towel on the beautiful white sand of the beach. "Milkshake" is bumping from my speakers while I rub lotion on my soon to be sun-kissed skin.

      "I could teach you, but I'd have to charge."

      Now that this image is stuck in your head... I love this beach. The water is clear, the sand is clean (gay's take care of things) and typically is not that busy. Best time: mornings- gay's party too late and don't typically hit the beach at 9am so go then.

      Parking is easy to find around the area. Beach Place is it far in case you need a water while you sun tan or just bring your own drinks.

      The beach goers are friendly so you'll probably make a friend or two.

      It's typically the only beach I go to. You will see all types of bodies there: muscle guys, beefy guys, skinny guys, and guys like me with bodies that look like road kill. So you have options in terms of eye candy.

      Lay back, get a tan and enjoy.

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      L I S A H.
      Fort Lauderdale, FL
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      Sep 15, 2016

      WOW...just beautiful.
      I have seen and been on many beaches.
      CLEAN, c l e a n and clean
      This was holiday weekend too!
      and the OCEAN was the same.
      Clear and warm...
      ..NO badges needed either....

      Stop and See....

      Beautiful ....water very warm and clean ...
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      John C.
      Ormond Beach, FL
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      Jul 9, 2017

      Nice beach with the playground for the kids if you want. Handicap access to the playground as well. This is the kid zone and thus the beach tends to attract more families with children. No furry (dogs) kids allowed.

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      Brent P.
      Boca Raton, FL
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      Aug 17, 2019

      Very nice and clean beach. Extremely popular and directly across the street from the Ritz Carlton. The water is gorgeous and they tend to keep the beach nice and tidy, which was a pleasant surprise.

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      Chris F.
      New York, NY
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      Oct 29, 2014

      My husband and I are honeymooning in Ft Lauderdale. We were told about this beach at the resort. At first I was a bit hesitant cause
      1. "Gay" anything usually means a 16-year old mean girls mentality
      2. We want equality so us being a gay couple should be a non issue anywhere right?

      So Sebastian Beach is nice. Full of mostly older gay men and a few younger guys. We're in our mid thirties and there were only a handful of people younger then us. It doesn't feel like a meat market and people pretty much keep to themselves.
      If you're looking to Cruz this isn't the spot. If you want a relaxing time at the beach this is!
      Just look for the umbrellas and speedos!
      Btw if you want to rent a chair or umbrella. The chairs are $12/day and the umbrellas $20/day

      Fun in the sun
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      Cody S.
      Pittsburgh, PA
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      Dec 8, 2019

      Great beach, nice atmosphere, and location is perfect. Staying in Wilton Manner and this is the closest "gay" beach. If you are looking for that atmosphere it's perfect. Sporting our Speedo's in December.

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      Marqus R.
      Fort Lauderdale, FL
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      May 26, 2011

      Just a little plot of gay sand, on the beach, frequented by locals as well as gay tourists from the nearby backstreet gay resorts. Has a wide mix in age ranging from a few of the twink set to a much larger following of the senior or close to being senior set. Then it also has a good 5 to nearly 10% straight; some who put on a pretty good comedy show. That show usually starts with the tourist guy and girl who unwittingly toss down their beach towels, dash into the water and then when coming back onto the beach with the girl friend or wife suddenly noticing the obvious crowd of gay guys, quickly grabs up their towels and escorts her male companion to another location.

      The only pains of going to Sebastian are parking and, being located next to a busy highway, having to cross A1A to get to it. However, such is life all along the beaches of Lauderdale.

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