We stayed at the Marriott Courtyard. Just a quick hop across highway A1A and we were at one of the cleanest beaches on the East Coast. Short walk to the equally clean and clear water. The only reason it didn't get a 5 is that you don't get the waves like you can up north, so no body surfing. But... more

We were there (2 adults, 2 kids) in late Dec/07 and we loved - and I mean, really LOVED the beach here. We did not want to leave. I don't know what this place was like during the college party days of years gone by, but I can say that now it was a great place to bring a family.... more

The beach in Fort Lauderdale is great. It's a large beach, several miles long, and most is fully accessible to the public. The buildings are on the West side of A1A, which means the resorts can't make most of the beaches private. The wild and woolly days of spring break are mostly gone, but I understand it can still get... more

The beachfront in Fort Lauderdale is really hard to beat. First the beach is wide and welcoming and the stretch is very long. Second, most is fully accessible to the public (several miles) which is rare and in many areas, there aren't any buildings right up along the beach rather they are across the street. These are mostly hotels and... more

I was at the end of my rope, job stress, burn out you name it and I needed an escape. The answer was Ft Lauderdale Beach. I had never been to Florida before and always found beaches and/or any body of water very holistic and soothing. I was seated at one of the outdoor tables of Pusser's Restaurant with a... more