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Discover the beach chic vibe of Greater Fort Lauderdale, featuring 23 miles of sun-kissed beaches and 300 miles of yacht-filled waterways. Here, relaxation reaches new heights, with resort spas, luxe hotels (like Bahia Mar and Hyatt Pier 66), gourmet destinations and designer shopping at Sawgrass Mills, the world’s largest designer outlet mall.
From the new Lauderdale luxary properties dotting the skyline to Las Olas Boulevard for a chic shopping and dining scene, Fort Lauderdale Beach has some of the best people-watching spots in South Florida. And don't forget to stroll, jog or segway along the palm tree-fringed, brick-lined beachfront promenade. With eight unique beaches in Greater Fort Lauderdale, you can find the right beach to match your personality.
Deerfield Beach, with its award-winning cove-like beaches, sandcastles and open-air eateries is Greater Fort Lauderdale’s family playground. Hillsboro Beach is for those who want to unwind and relax with a “quiet escape,” where turtles nest, seabirds flock and visitors climb the Hillsboro Lighthouse for a look around. For a beautiful bit of nature, enhanced by man, take advantage of Butterfly World in nearby Coconut Creek. Six free-flight aviaries feature exotic butterflies and birds from around the world.
For visitors to Pompano Beach, life is a game, from fishing to golf to harness racing. Pompano offers some of the warmest and clearest waters in South Florida. South Florida Diving Headquarters features snorkeling or glass-bottom boat trips to the “nursery,” teeming with tropical fish, and the shipwreck of the Copenhagen for more underwater viewing.
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is another low-key getaway with its own unique old Florida charm, including an old-fashioned, beach village vibe, music in the street and three-tiered natural coral reef system — close enough to swim to and from the beach.
Known as the “Hidden Gem,” Dania Beach may be the least crowded stretch of water in all of Greater Fort Lauderdale. John U. Lloyd Beach State Park is a favorite for kayaking, swimming and picnicking and nearby an impressive fishing pier is the perfect spot for scrumptious seafood and panoramic views.
“Retro Cool” describes Hollywood. A two-and-a-half-mile boardwalk is the popular venue for walks, biking, rollerblading and outdoor cafes. There’s a favorite dog beach where part of the movie Marley and Me was filmed. Off the water Hollywood Beach is an epicenter for art, culture and cuisine as well as home to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. And, speaking of the Seminoles, stop by Billie Swamp Safari in the Everglades for an airboat adventure or swamp buggy tour.
Hallandale Beach, at the southern gateway to Greater Fort Lauderdale, is a sportsman’s paradise. In addition to long stretches of beautiful beach, there’s golf, lively nightlife and two of the region’s premier “racinos” — Mardi Gras Racetrack and Gaming Center and Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino for thoroughbred racing. And check out South Florida’s newest outdoor shopping and entertainment destination at The Village at Gulfstream Park — featuring sizzling collection of fashion boutiques, home accessory shops, signature restaurants, outdoor cafes and nightclubs.
The excitement is all yours. Whatever you decide to do in Greater Fort Lauderdale, start planning your getaway now. Download the new iVisitLauderdale iPhone app and visit sunny.org or call 800-22-SUNNY. (Or follow VisitLauderdale on twitter and facebook.)
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