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Fort Lauderdale Beaches

Seemingly endless miles of warm sands
and the stunning blue ocean.

Fort Lauderdale beaches border the entire eastern edge of the county. There are miles and miles of beautiful, warm sand and the Atlantic Ocean whose changing colors range from a clear, crisp blue to a deep green.

This is what Fort Lauderdale is famous for.

We feel so very lucky to live in place surrounded by water. From almost any location in Fort Lauderdale, the beach is never more than a 20-minute drive away. So many top-notch beaches, and we live so close to them all!

Fort Lauderdale beaches are clean and well maintained. Five of them have been awarded Blue Wave distinction by the Clean Beaches Council. Many Fort Lauderdale beaches have picnic tables, showers and access to clean public toilets (very important if you're traveling with children). Some even had colorful playgrounds for the little ones to jump and climb on. There were restaurants and shops right next to some Fort Lauderdale beaches while others offered a quiet retreat away from the city.

The list below gives you all the Fort Lauderdale beaches with public access (and one without or that I couldn't find). Click on each link and it'll take you to that beach's page with more information and photos.

Enjoy them all!

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Fort Lauderdale Beaches

Deerfield Beach – Pleasant and inviting, this is a beach for active and sporty types. Run barefoot on the sand, play beach volleyball with friends or brave the waves by the fishing pier.

Thumbnail photo of the ocean near Hillsboro Beach

Thumbnail photo of the ocean near Hillsboro Beach

Hillsboro Beach – Drive down A1A and pass by the large mansions in the small and very exclusive town of Hillsboro. No public beach access, or not one that can be found easily anyway, but it is a treat to dreamily look at all the luxurious homes that line the road.

Thumbnail photo of beach at North Ocean Park

North Ocean Park – Cross over to the Pompano Beach side, there is a small beach park designated for people using wind-driven instruments. On some days you can watch kitesurfers and a few surfers. Walk along the beach and get a close view of the Hillsboro Lighthouse just across the inlet.

Pompano Beach – A favorite family beach for many locals and vacationers alike. There are homes and high rises right on the beach, but the atmosphere is relaxed and casual. Shops and restaurants are located on Atlantic Boulevard, away from the beach.

Thumbnail photo of Lauderdale by the Sea

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea – Located on the A1A and Commercial Boulevard, hidden behind a small center of shops and restaurants. This is a simple and relaxing beach. You'll find the Anglin's Fishing Pier here, open 24 hours a day.

Thumbnail photo of Fort Lauderdale Beach

Fort Lauderdale Beach – THE Fort Lauderdale Beach. This is where all the action is, where Spring Break was born in the 50's. While other beaches are hidden behind houses and buildings on the east side of A1A, this is the only beach in the Fort Lauderdale area where you can have a clear and spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean while driving on A1A.

Thumbnail photo of John U Lloyd Beach

John U. Lloyd Beach – A first love as far as beaches were concerned in the Fort Lauderdale area. The beach inside the state park will always bring back memories of all the great weekend mornings spent here.

Dania Beach – Dania is the First City in Broward County. The city has a small town feel to it and so does the beach. Simple and laid back, this is a great beach for relaxing. The Dania fishing pier is always busy at all times of the day and night.

Hollywood Beach - This is a great beach for families. Very casual with lots of family-friendly restaurants by the ocean. The renovated Broadwalk right next to the ocean is wide enough to accommodate pedestrians and people on pedal-powered wheels.

Hallandale Beach - The southernmost beach in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area. out the colorful water tower signaling the city’s borders. This back to basics beach offers simplicity and fun for families.

Are you interested in more information on beaches outside of Fort Lauderdale? Visit Discover Florida Photography where you can learn interesting facts and enjoy numerous photo galleries on Florida and the Caribbean.

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