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Fort Lauderdale
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The area
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Neighborhood: Victoria Park
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Restaurants
842 within 3 miles
IL Mulino Cucina Italiana
737
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Cafe Vico Restaurant & Piano Bar
563
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
Casa D'Angelo Ristorante
1,168
0.5 mi$$$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
Tijuana Flats
75
115 ft$ • Quick Bites • Mexican • Latin
Big Louie's Pizzeria Italian
412
0.5 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
Burger King
37
0.2 mi$ • Quick Bites • American • Fast Food
Dunkin'
16
226 ft$ • Quick Bites • Fast Food
Arby's
14
0.1 mi$ • Quick Bites • American • Fast Food
Serafina Italian Restaurant & Waterfront Bistro
403
0.5 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
Firehouse Subs
4
187 ftAmerican • Deli
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Attractions
152 within 6 miles
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
8
0.2 miReligious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Stonewall National Library
1
0.3 miLibraries
Stranahan House
670
1.5 miHistory Museums
History Fort Lauderdale
330
1.7 miHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
1,752
1.4 miSpeciality Museums
Gulf Stream Brewing Company
14
0.5 miBreweries
Parker Playhouse
101
0.6 miTheaters
Intracoastal Waterway
2,122
1.6 miBodies of Water
Holiday Park
60
0.5 miParks
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
955
1.3 miState Parks • Parks
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.5
9,299 reviews
Excellent
5,649
Very good
2,786
Average
653
Poor
125
Terrible
86
Rhoda H
Wixom, MI42 contributions
Beach Time
Jan 2021 • Couples
We added on a few days in Ft Lauderdale before heading to the keys. The beach here is beautiful. Crowds were not too bad this time of year. Our first venture to a big city since COVID and was a little nervous about what to expect. About 80% of the people are wearing masks while out and about. The resorts and restaurants do seem to be enforcing it in their facilities. The restaurants get booked so would recommend you make reservations in advance.
Written January 20, 2021
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scrapmetal
Boston, MA257 contributions
Despite the spring break it’s a great beach
Mar 2021 • Couples
Grabbed an Impulsive s.w.air sale ticket to beat the end of winter.disappointing to have to deal with spring break but rented a nice condo,Tiffany house,several blocks away from the strip so it was quiet.went to ft lauderdale beach park expansive with plenty of parking.highlight was Hugh Taylor birch park. Place is large with everything: parking.trails,canoes and kayaks,inter coastal waterway,restaurant and bar ,beach access,bike rentals and rollerblading all for $6!plus anoles and gopher tortoises dogs allowed on leash
Written March 10, 2021
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Norine G
5 contributions
Golden Birthday Weekend
Jun 2022 • Couples
Fort Lauderdale owes me nothing! Was a little skeptical about the beach being full of seaweed as told by hotel staff. However when we got there it was clean and beautiful! Being from the Virgin Islands, we can be beach snobs!😊 I'm glad the hotel staff was wrong. Was just like home, clean clear to the bottom and warm...once I got in.

My only downfall was the prices for the blue beach chairs and umbrellas. $18 per chair and $25 for the umbrella ($61 total) is a BIT excessive for me and all the other folks who brought their own stuff. We were surprised with the cost, as there was no attendant when we arrived and for an hour after we were enjoying ourselves. There were also no signs posted regarding the cost. We still had a great time tho. I'd go back...with my tools tho!😉.
Written June 17, 2022
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Ruby
San Jose, CA159 contributions
An ok beach
Feb 2022 • Couples
This beach isn’t very deep, from the street to the water, but it was ok. The sand is a bit coarse and the beach was quite full, considering it’s smallish size, but people were respectful of one another’s space. We walked the beach for a few miles and it never got much larger or better. There are several restaurants on the beach’s edge, many were quite expensive and/or loud. It didn’t have the relaxed beach quality I prefer.
Written February 28, 2022
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Crcb
Williamsburg, VA1,188 contributions
Long Beach for walking
Apr 2021 • Couples
The water was crystal clear and there was no seaweed at all, which made for pleasant wading and walking. The water was a bit chilly, so few people were actually swimming. You do get a workout when you walk, as you sink into the sand because it is not firm. Parking is $4/hr at the public lot, and the price for umbrellas and chairs has gone up from $20 each last year to $25 each this year. Seventy-five dollars for two chairs and one umbrella seems like a lot, especially if you plan to spend multiple days on the beach.
Written April 21, 2021
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Happy J
Columbia, SC31 contributions
Beach with restaurants and busy boardwalk
Mar 2021 • Friends
Fort Lauderdale beach is great! There are vendors throughout renting lounge chairs for $18 a day and Canabanas for $100. The beach is very hard to "stroll". The sand is very loss. There's almost always sun and the restaurants lining the area are outdoors and adorable! Walker friendly. Fresh market on Sat mornings is to die for. Fresh fruit stand that accepts credit cards. Have your mask on and enjoy!
Written March 20, 2021
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Melissa L
2 contributions
Family vacation
Jan 2020 • Family
Malcolm @ the front desk was amazing! Booking.com gave us the wrong room size and Malcolm didn’t skip a beat transferring us to their sister hotel and even helped carry our luggage down to that property. The price was even lower. He was super friendly, laughing and making us feel right at home. Hotel is cozy, quaint and clean. One block to the beach and a delicious restaurant on site. Our entire party would recommend this hotel and I would definitely stay here again.
Written January 31, 2020
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vasile123
New York City, NY744 contributions
Beautiful promenade
Jan 2021 • Couples
This beach is a public beach just miles of clean sand, light blue ocean water with a promenade on one side and the vibe of the city on the other (restaurants, cafes, hotels). You can just sit and enjoy people watching. Even in January the weather is nice. You can go for a stroll along the ocean.
Written January 17, 2021
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Edwelsh
North Canton, OH4,508 contributions
An American classic
Feb 2020
Just a special place. With iconic A1A bordering on the West and the Atlantic Ocean on the East this beach is a true gem. Warm ocean water, fairly course sand, warm breezes, lapping waves, beautiful sunrises, just a great beach. Need a break? Just cross the road to grab a bite to eat, or stop in one of the shops. Can’t wait to get back.
Written February 11, 2020
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Doug B
Atlanta, GA58 contributions
Relaxing Day At The Beach
Apr 2019
There were quite a few people at the beach because we were there on a Saturday but still the beach is fantastic with the sand, bright sun and calming waves from the Atlantic Ocean. If you not staying at one of the hotels along the strip the parking spaces are difficult to find and so you will have to park in one of the paid parking lots. But plenty of restaurants and shops if you choose a break from the beach.
Written March 1, 2020
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