Beach & Water Activities
Walkable from our house (.5 a mile or 3 min drive) - rent paddle board, canoe, kayak and go local in the Canals here in Coral Ridge or rent and go explore somewhere else!
https://sunrisepaddleboards.com/
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Sunrise Paddleboards
2520 N Federal HwyWalkable from our house (.5 a mile or 3 min drive) - rent paddle board, canoe, kayak and go local in the Canals here in Coral Ridge or rent and go explore somewhere else!
https://sunrisepaddleboards.com/
OUR Fav local Fort Lauderdale Beach. very clean. 5 minutes away and not near downtown FLL
Loggerhead Park
3698 NE 27th StOUR Fav local Fort Lauderdale Beach. very clean. 5 minutes away and not near downtown FLL
Canoe, Kayak, Paddle Board, Closer to larger canals. 6 minute drive from our house
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Blue Moon Outdoor Adventures - Fort Lauderdale
1101 Bayview DrCanoe, Kayak, Paddle Board, Closer to larger canals. 6 minute drive from our house
Beach Ventures SEABOB Rental
2000 N Ocean Blvdhttps://www.flbeachventures.com/
Kayak in Crandon Park - really pretty - Key Biscayne just south of Miami
https://www.miamiscapes.com/crandon-park-key-biscayne.html
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Crandon Beach
Crandon BlvdKayak in Crandon Park - really pretty - Key Biscayne just south of Miami
https://www.miamiscapes.com/crandon-park-key-biscayne.html
Beach, Kayak, Canoe, Paddle Board, Yoga on a Paddle board classes also!
https://oletariveroutdoors.com/
https://www.floridastateparks.org/OletaRiver
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Oleta River State Park
3400 NE 163rd StBeach, Kayak, Canoe, Paddle Board, Yoga on a Paddle board classes also!
https://oletariveroutdoors.com/
https://www.floridastateparks.org/OletaRiver
Haulover Sandbar - kayak, canoe, paddle board, rent a boat - bring music, drinks snacks - explore Miami and hang out in the Sandbar!
https://www.atlanticwatersports.com/itineraries/haulover-sandbar.html
Different places you can rent from:
https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=rafting&find_near=haulover-sandbar-miami
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Haulover Sandbank
Collins AvenueHaulover Sandbar - kayak, canoe, paddle board, rent a boat - bring music, drinks snacks - explore Miami and hang out in the Sandbar!
https://www.atlanticwatersports.com/itineraries/haulover-sandbar.html
Different places you can rent from:
https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=rafting&find_near=haulover-sandbar-miami
Earl Lifshey Ocean Park
3054 N Ocean Blvdbeach
Food Scene
Hands down their food is some of the BEST in Fort Lauderdale. Their PIZZA is heaven. Great cocktails as well. Feels like it should be in Brooklyn or San Diego. Cozy vibe, not big space
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Heritage
903 NE 5th AveHands down their food is some of the BEST in Fort Lauderdale. Their PIZZA is heaven. Great cocktails as well. Feels like it should be in Brooklyn or San Diego. Cozy vibe, not big space
Resturant on beach. Food, drinks and atmosphere are all very good! indoor & and outdoor bar as well
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Dune Fort Lauderdale
2200 North Ocean BoulevardResturant on beach. Food, drinks and atmosphere are all very good! indoor & and outdoor bar as well
One of our local Favorites. Casual , amazing food + Lots of beers and wines on tap. They also have an outside bar with tvs and you can bring a pup!
https://papasrawbar.com/
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Papa's Raw Bar
4610 N Federal HwyOne of our local Favorites. Casual , amazing food + Lots of beers and wines on tap. They also have an outside bar with tvs and you can bring a pup!
https://papasrawbar.com/
Ambiance super special, live band and singing, food is great and good selection and mixologist
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Anthony's Runway 84
330 W State Rd 84Ambiance super special, live band and singing, food is great and good selection and mixologist
BEST Greek food!!!! We've tried all of them. This is the best one.
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ethos Greek Bistro
2055 Wilton DrBEST Greek food!!!! We've tried all of them. This is the best one.
Yummy food & drinks, pretty water view, great service, nice inside also.
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Blue Moon Fish Co.
4405 W Tradewinds AveYummy food & drinks, pretty water view, great service, nice inside also.
SOOOOOOO Good! Their steak & Brussels sprouts are awesome. They also have walls of wine with very affordable options ranging from $18-200 that have been very carefully selected for you to go pick and have them open.
The Butcher's Barrel
3580 Northeast 12th AvenueSOOOOOOO Good! Their steak & Brussels sprouts are awesome. They also have walls of wine with very affordable options ranging from $18-200 that have been very carefully selected for you to go pick and have them open.
J. Alexander's Redlands Grill
2415 N Federal Hwywalkable from our house . always delicious.
YUMMMMY Greek Food! The only place we go for Greek. Everything is good here. Order to home or eat in.
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ethos Greek Bistro
2055 Wilton DrYUMMMMY Greek Food! The only place we go for Greek. Everything is good here. Order to home or eat in.
Restaurant on beach, great drinks & apps. Go elsewhere for dinner. Dogs welcome outside & inside!
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Beach House
270 N Pompano Beach BlvdRestaurant on beach, great drinks & apps. Go elsewhere for dinner. Dogs welcome outside & inside!
Great location across from ocean, fantastic steaks, but VERY PRICEY
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Steak 954
401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach BlvdGreat location across from ocean, fantastic steaks, but VERY PRICEY
on the water, very yummy apps & drinks. ( haven't stayed for dinner) large place outdoors & Indoors
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Rivertail
305 W Las Olas Blvdon the water, very yummy apps & drinks. ( haven't stayed for dinner) large place outdoors & Indoors
Pretty Views on water, good food & drinks. Great outdoor space. Popular for brunch, happy hour or dinner
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Boatyard
1555 SE 17th StPretty Views on water, good food & drinks. Great outdoor space. Popular for brunch, happy hour or dinner
walkable from house, on a wide canal, you can also rent kayaks and paddle boards next door
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Myapapaya juicery + kitchen
2528 Bayview Drwalkable from house, on a wide canal, you can also rent kayaks and paddle boards next door
Restaurant on the Intracoastal. Medium priced good food
https://www.kaluzrestaurant.com/kaluz-fort-lauderdale/
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Kaluz Restaurant
3300 E Commercial BlvdRestaurant on the Intracoastal. Medium priced good food
https://www.kaluzrestaurant.com/kaluz-fort-lauderdale/
yummy food & good drinksoutdoor space and indoor.
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Doc B's Restaurant + Bar (Fort Lauderdale)
452 North Federal Highwayyummy food & good drinksoutdoor space and indoor.
The ONLY Pizza place I order from or go to. Closest to NYC Pizza.
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Pie-zan's Home of Frankie Meatballs
1103 S Andrews AveThe ONLY Pizza place I order from or go to. Closest to NYC Pizza.
Heart Rock Sushi
1970 E Sunrise BlvdBest Sushi I've found locally since leaving NYC
THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD IN SOUTH FLORIDA.
THEY PROVIDE WINE BUT YOU CAN BRING YOUR OWN WINE AND ALCOHOL
954-786-0673
It is not a big spot so i recommend calling
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Cafe La Buca
451 S Cypress RdTHE BEST ITALIAN FOOD IN SOUTH FLORIDA.
THEY PROVIDE WINE BUT YOU CAN BRING YOUR OWN WINE AND ALCOHOL
954-786-0673
It is not a big spot so i recommend calling
Vinos on Galt Mile
3312 NE 32nd StWine, Beer, Italian Food & Umbrellas hanging upsidedown from ceiling
Croissan'Time French Bakery
1201 N Federal HwyBest Croissants & bakery!
Best Coffee Shop around! Reminds me of Brooklyn.
https://brewurbancafe.com/
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Brew Urban Cafe
537 NW 1st AveBest Coffee Shop around! Reminds me of Brooklyn.
https://brewurbancafe.com/
Glass & Vine
2820 McFarlane RdDrinks, Food & Location!
YUMMY Breakfast/brunch food! Order in and relax! Best blueberry pancakes, fluffy waffles etc.
Nelson's Diner
438 S Cypress RdYUMMY Breakfast/brunch food! Order in and relax! Best blueberry pancakes, fluffy waffles etc.
Bombay Darbar
2901 Florida AveIndian Food, Drinks + Ambiance
New China Restaurant
3170 West Commercial BoulevardVery Good Chinese Food!
Top Hat Deli
415 NE 3rd StSUGARCANE raw bar grill
3252 NE 1st AveTapas, Dinner, Drinks & People watching
Blue Collar
6789 Biscayne BlvdGreat food
Lagniappe
3425 NE 2nd AveBBQ
Just Salad
1732 N Federal HwyYummy, affordable custom salads
Fratelli La Bufala - Miami Beach
437 Washington AveItalian Pizza
Spitfire Kebab
405 15th StGerman restaurant , fancy, good drinks
Dog Friendly Restaurant in the Marina! They even have a special dog menu! Super relaxing, decent food but go for location, drinks, outdoor patio.
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The Nauti Dawg Marina Cafe
2841 Marina CirDog Friendly Restaurant in the Marina! They even have a special dog menu! Super relaxing, decent food but go for location, drinks, outdoor patio.
Grab a yummy street taco and a beer on collins ave to people watch and listen to good reggaee. Food is actually very good
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Taquiza
1351 Collins AveGrab a yummy street taco and a beer on collins ave to people watch and listen to good reggaee. Food is actually very good
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
1600 Lenox AvenueAMAZING FOOD, DRINKS, EMPLOYEES & AMBIANCE.
Great location across from beach with a large patio, firepits, good food & drinks too! If anything get a drink on patio, people watch and decide where to go next!
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S3-Sun Surf Sand
505 North Fort Lauderdale Beach BoulevardGreat location across from beach with a large patio, firepits, good food & drinks too! If anything get a drink on patio, people watch and decide where to go next!
Amazing Avocado toast and salads. Pretty view of water and super cute place to eat outside. Also great coffee. And you can rent kayaks there also!
The Revenant Coffee House & Eatery
2301 NE 26th StAmazing Avocado toast and salads. Pretty view of water and super cute place to eat outside. Also great coffee. And you can rent kayaks there also!
Go for the guac, outside skirt steak , margartias and ambiance - on Las Olas Blvd-
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Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar
1313 E Las Olas BlvdGo for the guac, outside skirt steak , margartias and ambiance - on Las Olas Blvd-
Sea Salt Fish Market
3020 N Federal Hwywalkable from our house. pick up fresh to bbq or have it made & eat there
The Mason Jar Cafe
3000 N Federal Hwywalkable from house. yummy always
One of the best dessert spots to stop on your way to the keys, on way back or while you are there!
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Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant Key West
926 Simonton StOne of the best dessert spots to stop on your way to the keys, on way back or while you are there!
One of the best dessert spots to stop on your way to the keys, on way back or while you are there!
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Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory
92220 Overseas HwyOne of the best dessert spots to stop on your way to the keys, on way back or while you are there!
Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar
96 Madeira RdBEST SUNSET DINNER IN THE KEYS
La Mexicana Tapas & Taqueria
2430 NE 13th AveTacos
Drinks & Nightlife
MUST GO!Cute, Romantic Date Spot! Go for apps & drinks, go elsewhere for dinner. Its walkable to many great spots & the beach
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Wine + Garden
608 Breakers AveMUST GO!Cute, Romantic Date Spot! Go for apps & drinks, go elsewhere for dinner. Its walkable to many great spots & the beach
Great bar for drinks and music. Not to fancy, Reminds me of places in TN or Brooklyn
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The Wilder
701 E Broward BlvdGreat bar for drinks and music. Not to fancy, Reminds me of places in TN or Brooklyn
Awesome rooftop, fun scene. Make a reservation so you dont wait in line.
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Rooftop @ 1WLO
1 W Las Olas BlvdAwesome rooftop, fun scene. Make a reservation so you dont wait in line.
Live music, indoor & outdoor space, huge selection of whiskey and nice bar
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Whiskey Neat
1035 SE 17th StLive music, indoor & outdoor space, huge selection of whiskey and nice bar
Beautiful rooftop inside & outside. New, Chic, go for drinks & apps. Go elsewhere for dinner
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Sparrow
299 N Federal HwyBeautiful rooftop inside & outside. New, Chic, go for drinks & apps. Go elsewhere for dinner
The deck on 13
545 Northeast 13th Streetcozy drink spot
TAP 42
1411 S Andrews AveGood beer & food. Great place to watch sports
Happy Hour Drinks & Apps or for an evening nightcap with a DJ
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YOLO (You Only Live Once)
333 E Las Olas BlvdHappy Hour Drinks & Apps or for an evening nightcap with a DJ
Funky Buddha Brewery
1201 NE 38th StVinos on Las Olas
901 E Las Olas BlvdBoathouse At The Riverside
620 SE 4th Stnice outdoor bar and vibe
Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery
115 NW 6th StReally like this place. Huge indoor outdoor space. Great beers, food, and they have pool table and other games
https://tarponriverbrewing.com/
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Tarpon River Brewing
280 Southwest 6th StreetReally like this place. Huge indoor outdoor space. Great beers, food, and they have pool table and other games
https://tarponriverbrewing.com/
Naked Grape Wine Bar and Tapas
2163 Wilton DrNo Name Pub
30813 Watson BlvdGreat pub with also good food in the Keys!
A speakeasy w/ cozy atmosphere: https://stacheftl.com/
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Stache Drinking Den + Coffee Bar
109 SW 2nd AveA speakeasy w/ cozy atmosphere: https://stacheftl.com/
Grab a drink outside for the view and if you like to look at boats. eat elsewhere.
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Monty's Sunset - South Beach
300 Alton RoadGrab a drink outside for the view and if you like to look at boats. eat elsewhere.
Guests have said they like this place for the drinks, location by the water and great people watching. We have not been but it has decent reviews on yelp.
http://deerfieldpatiobar.com/
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Patio Bar & Grill
2096 NE 2nd StGuests have said they like this place for the drinks, location by the water and great people watching. We have not been but it has decent reviews on yelp.
http://deerfieldpatiobar.com/
Spa
My FAVORITE SPA. Beautiful new building, amenities and on the beach you can use with a day bed also.
Auberge Beach Spa in Fort Lauderdale, FL
2200 N Ocean BlvdMy FAVORITE SPA. Beautiful new building, amenities and on the beach you can use with a day bed also.
Parks & Nature
1100 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2426
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g34227-d4358036-Reviews-Fort_Lauderdale_Beach_Park-Fort_Lauderdale_Broward_County_Florida.html#MAPVIEW
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Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
1005 Seabreeze Blvd1100 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2426
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g34227-d4358036-Reviews-Fort_Lauderdale_Beach_Park-Fort_Lauderdale_Broward_County_Florida.html#MAPVIEW
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g34227-d281451-Reviews-Hugh_Taylor_Birch_State_Park-Fort_Lauderdale_Broward_County_Florida.html
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Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 E Sunrise Blvdhttps://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g34227-d281451-Reviews-Hugh_Taylor_Birch_State_Park-Fort_Lauderdale_Broward_County_Florida.html
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g34227-d2702918-Reviews-Las_Olas_Beach-Fort_Lauderdale_Broward_County_Florida.html
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Las Olas Beach
2915 E Las Olas Blvdhttps://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g34227-d2702918-Reviews-Las_Olas_Beach-Fort_Lauderdale_Broward_County_Florida.html
Flamingo Gardens
3750 S Flamingo Rdhttp://www.flamingogardens.org/
Butterfly World
3600 W Sample Rdhttp://www.butterflyworld.com/
THE BEST LEASE FREE DOG BEACH 24-7 . (NO TIME LIMITATIONS & the city picks up anything twice a day to keep it IMPECTABLY CLEAN!!)
WHILE YOU ARE UP THERE GRAB AN ACAI BOWL AT 3 Natives Juno Beach: 12216 US-1, Juno Beach, FL 33408
48 Ocean Blvd
48 Ocean BoulevardTHE BEST LEASE FREE DOG BEACH 24-7 . (NO TIME LIMITATIONS & the city picks up anything twice a day to keep it IMPECTABLY CLEAN!!)
WHILE YOU ARE UP THERE GRAB AN ACAI BOWL AT 3 Natives Juno Beach: 12216 US-1, Juno Beach, FL 33408
Everything Else
Hyde Resort & Residences | 4111 S Ocean Drive - 9th Floor, Hollywood FL 33019 | Ph: 754-707-5607 |
Spa Day or Getting a Massage by the ocean!
http://www.emenaspa.com/hollywoodbeachspa/
Hyde Resort and Residences
4111 S Ocean DrHyde Resort & Residences | 4111 S Ocean Drive - 9th Floor, Hollywood FL 33019 | Ph: 754-707-5607 |
Spa Day or Getting a Massage by the ocean!
http://www.emenaspa.com/hollywoodbeachspa/
More than just burgers, they have good food and live blues music!: http://www.qbarfl.com/default.htm
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Q Burger Bar & Blues
More than just burgers, they have good food and live blues music!: http://www.qbarfl.com/default.htm
2000 N Ocean Blvd
2000 North Ocean BoulevardSpa Day or Getting a Massage by the ocean!
http://spa.pelicanbeach.com/
http://www.emenaspa.com/hollywoodbeachspa/
Spa Day or Getting a Massage by the ocean!
The Atlantic Hotel & Spa
601 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvdhttp://www.emenaspa.com/hollywoodbeachspa/
Spa Day or Getting a Massage by the ocean!
Spa Day or Getting a Massage by the ocean!
https://www.margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com/spa/
https://busites-www.s3.amazonaws.com/mvillehbr-com/2015/07/St-Somewhere-Spa-Menu.pdf
Phone: 954-874-4444
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Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
1111 N Ocean DrSpa Day or Getting a Massage by the ocean!
https://www.margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com/spa/
https://busites-www.s3.amazonaws.com/mvillehbr-com/2015/07/St-Somewhere-Spa-Menu.pdf
Phone: 954-874-4444
Spa Day or Getting a Massage by the ocean!
http://www.marriott.com/spas/fllsb-fort-lauderdale-marriott-harbor-beach-resort-and-spa/spa-at-harbor-beach/5012593/home-page.mi
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The Spa at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday DrSpa Day or Getting a Massage by the ocean!
http://www.marriott.com/spas/fllsb-fort-lauderdale-marriott-harbor-beach-resort-and-spa/spa-at-harbor-beach/5012593/home-page.mi
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1560 N Federal HwyWhole Foods Market
501 SE 17th StWhole Foods Market
501 SE 17th St