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

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

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

Enjoy 4 miles of pristine, award-winning white sand at Fort Lauderdale Beach, perfect for swimming and building sandcastles. Explore Hugh Taylor Birch State Park's 180 acres of beaches, mangroves and trails, or visit laid-back Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for easy access to the world's third-largest barrier reef.

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 Las Olas Boulevard for designer shopping and world-class dining, then explore Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale along the New River's banks—featuring boutiques, eateries and a vibrant arts scene with over 50 annual festivals and events.

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

Explore South Florida’s beauty and history—see wildlife and 3,000 plant species at Flamingo Gardens, tour 1901 Historic Stranahan House Museum, wander Bonnet House Museum & Gardens and enjoy hands-on fun for kids at Museum of Discovery and Science.