Boats sailing through canals in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Boats sailing through canals in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Scenic Waterways

With 165 miles of canals, Fort Lauderdale invites you to explore its mangroves, marinas and historic “finger isles”—best seen from a water taxi or kayak.

Fort Lauderdale Beach with a wavy ledge separating the sidewalk from the beach

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Long Lake at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park surrounded by lush foliage in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Lauderdale by the Sea Pier extending from a beach in Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida

Sun, Sand & Surf

Encounter museums, renowned restaurants and designer stores as you wander along Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas Boulevard. Step into nature while remaining close to the port at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Travel the seemingly endless beaches of the Fort Lauderdale coastline.

Did You Know? You can reach Florida's Coral Reef from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea without a boat. It begins just 100 yards from shore, making it perfect for snorkeling and swimming.

The Riverwalk along the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale

Las Olas Beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Walkable Downtown

Stroll along Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, often called “Florida’s Most Beautiful Mile”. Grab a beach chair and relax on the golden sands of Las Olas Beach.

A flamingo wading through water

Flamingo Gardens

The Historic Stranahan House Museum in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The Bonnett House Museum & Gardens in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Museums & Gardens

Encounter Florida’s most iconic bird and a host of other wildlife at Flamingo Gardens. Learn about the history of Fort Lauderdale by visiting its oldest surviving building at the Historic Stranahan House Museum. Step back in time to the beginning of the 20th century at the beautiful Bonnet House Museum & Gardens.