Outdoor guide to Fort Lauderdale Beach
If you haven’t yet experienced Fort Lauderdale Beach, on Florida’s southeastern coast, here’s what you need to know: This is the kind of place where locals get to live like they’re on vacation. And from the consistently balmy temps and 300+ days of sunshine a year to the 24 miles of turquoise coastline and a lively promenade, there’s always something to do outdoors. The question isn’t usually why you’d visit, but when.
To answer that, know that there’s a good excuse to plan a trip any time of year. Whenever you need to clock some beach time, to get away from the daily grind, to spend less time with your coworkers and more time with dolphins and manatees, that’s when to get yourself to Fort Lauderdale Beach. So set that flight alert, dig out that swimsuit, and get ready for some serious outdoor adventure — on the water, in the water, and on the sand.
First things first: Clear your itinerary and make time to explore that sparkling ocean. Off the coast of Fort Lauderdale Beach, you’re bound to spot marine life — Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, and stingrays all call this area home. You’re also bound, should you choose, to feel a bit like an adrenaline junkie.
To scope out even more marine life, go below the surface. Water temps are comfortable year-round here in the Atlantic, and Broward County is home to 76 artificial reefs absolutely teeming with life. The Greater Fort Lauderdale area also happens to have the highest number of warm-water shipwrecks in the Western world. With a GoPro and some goggles, what’s not possible in the water?