Sightseeing
Nearest beach – Oakland Park and A1A – right (North) on NE 6th Ave., then right (East) at Oakland Park Blvd until it ends – 3 miles from the house - 10 minutes from the house.
Note: there is NO lifeguard here.
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Earl Lifshey Ocean Park
3054 N Ocean BlvdNearest beach – Oakland Park and A1A – right (North) on NE 6th Ave., then right (East) at Oakland Park Blvd until it ends – 3 miles from the house - 10 minutes from the house.
Note: there is NO lifeguard here.
Fort Lauderdale beach – right (South) on Wilton Drive, then left (East) at Sunrise Blvd. until it ends at A1A (stay in right lane), then right (South) - a mile long strip of bars/restaurants and shops. The center of beach life and the major beach front hotels are here. On weekends and during high season, parking can be a challenge.
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Fort Lauderdale Beach
Fort Lauderdale beach – right (South) on Wilton Drive, then left (East) at Sunrise Blvd. until it ends at A1A (stay in right lane), then right (South) - a mile long strip of bars/restaurants and shops. The center of beach life and the major beach front hotels are here. On weekends and during high season, parking can be a challenge.
Blue Moon Kayak Rentals - George English Park, 1101 Bayview Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 - 10 minute drive from the house (954) 781-0073 - 2 hour rentals start at $30
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Blue Moon Outdoor Adventures - Fort Lauderdale
1101 Bayview DrBlue Moon Kayak Rentals - George English Park, 1101 Bayview Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 - 10 minute drive from the house (954) 781-0073 - 2 hour rentals start at $30
Anglin's Lauderdale-by-the-Sea fishing pier - the longest pier in Florida - open 24 hours - 2 Commercial Blvd, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308 - $2 admission - great for strolling and popular for fishing - 10 minutes drive from the house.
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Anglin's Fishing Pier
2 Commercial BlvdAnglin's Lauderdale-by-the-Sea fishing pier - the longest pier in Florida - open 24 hours - 2 Commercial Blvd, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308 - $2 admission - great for strolling and popular for fishing - 10 minutes drive from the house.
Elbo Room - the OLDEST bar in Fort Lauderdale - very loud, popular beach bar, live music nightly - at the corner of Las Olas Blvd. and A1A (Ocean Drive). A historic sight popular with locals and visitors.
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Elbo Room
241 S Fort Lauderdale Beach BlvdElbo Room - the OLDEST bar in Fort Lauderdale - very loud, popular beach bar, live music nightly - at the corner of Las Olas Blvd. and A1A (Ocean Drive). A historic sight popular with locals and visitors.
Not your cheesy air boat tour. Shark Valley is a must for anyone who enjoys biking, nature, and seeing alligators and other animals in the wild. Bike rentals are available on a first come basis.
Visit the website before heading out there. The location is far, but definitely worth visiting:
https://www.nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/svdirections.htm
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Besucherzentrum Shark Valley
36000 SW 8th StNot your cheesy air boat tour. Shark Valley is a must for anyone who enjoys biking, nature, and seeing alligators and other animals in the wild. Bike rentals are available on a first come basis.
Visit the website before heading out there. The location is far, but definitely worth visiting:
https://www.nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/svdirections.htm
Food scene
Lauderdale by the Sea - a beachfront village of bars/cafes and seafood restaurants/shops at Commercial and A1A - 10
minute drive from house - Aruba Cafe and Bar is a popular and highly recommended destination.
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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Lauderdale by the Sea - a beachfront village of bars/cafes and seafood restaurants/shops at Commercial and A1A - 10
minute drive from house - Aruba Cafe and Bar is a popular and highly recommended destination.
Famous beach front bar and restaurant. Popular with locals and visitors.
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Aruba Beach Cafe
1 Commercial BlvdFamous beach front bar and restaurant. Popular with locals and visitors.
Las Olas Boulevard - the upscale dining/nightlife district of Fort Lauderdale - starts at Andrews Ave. and continues eastward towards the beach at A1A.
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Las Olas
Las Olas Boulevard - the upscale dining/nightlife district of Fort Lauderdale - starts at Andrews Ave. and continues eastward towards the beach at A1A.
El Camino - popular Mexican bar/taqueria - $2 Taco Tuesdays - 817 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 - 10 minute drive from the house
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El Camino Fort Lauderdale
817 E Las Olas BlvdEl Camino - popular Mexican bar/taqueria - $2 Taco Tuesdays - 817 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 - 10 minute drive from the house
Louie Bossi's Bar Pizzeria - popular swanky fun Italian bistro - 1032 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 - 10 minute drive from the house.
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Louie Bossi's Ristorante Bar Pizzeria
1032 E Las Olas BlvdLouie Bossi's Bar Pizzeria - popular swanky fun Italian bistro - 1032 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 - 10 minute drive from the house.
American Social - popular upscale gastropub - 721 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 - 10 minute drive from the house - $5 burgers on Mondays and nightly drink specials...gets loud on weekends.
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American Social
721 E Las Olas BlvdAmerican Social - popular upscale gastropub - 721 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 - 10 minute drive from the house - $5 burgers on Mondays and nightly drink specials...gets loud on weekends.
Casablanca Cafe - popular Mediterranean lunch/dinner spot right on the beach - 3049 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 - 10 minute drive from the house. Set in an old Florida style house. Great for people watching. Very tasty menu.
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Casablanca Cafe
3049 Alhambra StCasablanca Cafe - popular Mediterranean lunch/dinner spot right on the beach - 3049 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 - 10 minute drive from the house. Set in an old Florida style house. Great for people watching. Very tasty menu.
Funky Buddha Brewery - craft beer/bistro - 1201 NE 38th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334 - 5 min drive from the house
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Funky Buddha Brewery
1201 NE 38th StFunky Buddha Brewery - craft beer/bistro - 1201 NE 38th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334 - 5 min drive from the house
Sparrow Lounge - popular rooftop bar - 21st floor of the Dalmar Hotel - sweeping views of Fort Lauderdale - 299 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 - 10 minute drive from the house. Lyft or Uber avoids parking issues.
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Sparrow
299 N Federal HwySparrow Lounge - popular rooftop bar - 21st floor of the Dalmar Hotel - sweeping views of Fort Lauderdale - 299 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 - 10 minute drive from the house. Lyft or Uber avoids parking issues.
Sozo Sushi Bar – 2362 Wilton Drive, 3 minute walk from the house, turn left on Wilton Drive, on the right hand side. Authentic sushi bar owned and operated by a Japanese-American family.
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Sozo Sushi Bar
2362 Wilton DrSozo Sushi Bar – 2362 Wilton Drive, 3 minute walk from the house, turn left on Wilton Drive, on the right hand side. Authentic sushi bar owned and operated by a Japanese-American family.
The Alchemist – a popular organic outdoor garden café – 2430 NE 13th Ave – 5 minute drive from the house. Very popular on Saturday mornings.
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The Alchemist
2430 NE 13th AveThe Alchemist – a popular organic outdoor garden café – 2430 NE 13th Ave – 5 minute drive from the house. Very popular on Saturday mornings.
Dolce Salato Pizza & Gelato – casual pizza joint for slices and whole pizzas - 2406 Wilton Drive, 5 minute walk from the house, turn left on Wilton Drive, on the right hand side, open very late. Real pizza made by real Italians. One of the best in south FL!
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Dolce Salato Pizza & Gelato
2406 Wilton DrDolce Salato Pizza & Gelato – casual pizza joint for slices and whole pizzas - 2406 Wilton Drive, 5 minute walk from the house, turn left on Wilton Drive, on the right hand side, open very late. Real pizza made by real Italians. One of the best in south FL!
Rosie’s Café – popular Sunday brunch, lunch, and dinner spot – 2449 Wilton Drive, 5 minute walk from house, left on Wilton Drive, on the left hand side. Very popular Sunday brunch.
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Rosie's Bar & Grill
2449 Wilton DrRosie’s Café – popular Sunday brunch, lunch, and dinner spot – 2449 Wilton Drive, 5 minute walk from house, left on Wilton Drive, on the left hand side. Very popular Sunday brunch.
Apt. 9F - trendy wine and tapas bar - 2163 Wilton Drive - 5 minute walk from the house, right on Wilton Drive, on the right hand side. Plenty of outdoor seating available.
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Apt. 9F
2163 Wilton DrApt. 9F - trendy wine and tapas bar - 2163 Wilton Drive - 5 minute walk from the house, right on Wilton Drive, on the right hand side. Plenty of outdoor seating available.
Ethos Greek Bistro – 2055 Wilton Drive, 5 minute walk from the house, turn right on Wilton Drive, on the right hand side. Small plates start at $6 during happy hour.
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ethos Greek Bistro
2055 Wilton DrEthos Greek Bistro – 2055 Wilton Drive, 5 minute walk from the house, turn right on Wilton Drive, on the right hand side. Small plates start at $6 during happy hour.
Nightspots
Glitch Bar - popular gamer/video/DJ/dance bar - in the Flagler Village area just south of Wilton Manors - 905 NE 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 - 5 minute drive from the house. SUPER crowded on weekends. Great vibe and music.
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Glitch Bar
905 NE 5th AveGlitch Bar - popular gamer/video/DJ/dance bar - in the Flagler Village area just south of Wilton Manors - 905 NE 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 - 5 minute drive from the house. SUPER crowded on weekends. Great vibe and music.
Rhythm & Vine - super trendy indoor/outdoor bar - 401 NE 5th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 - in Flagler Village near downtown - 5 minute drive from the house. Great place to drink/dance/unwind. Crowded on weekends.
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Rhythm & Vine
401 NE 5th TerraceRhythm & Vine - super trendy indoor/outdoor bar - 401 NE 5th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 - in Flagler Village near downtown - 5 minute drive from the house. Great place to drink/dance/unwind. Crowded on weekends.
Capone’s - LOUD High Energy nightclub - 310 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 - 10 minute drive from the house, parking is a challenge on weekends so better to take an Uber. SW 2nd Street also known as Himarshee is the night life center of Fort Lauderdale for the under-30 crowd. Holidays, Spring Break, and Cinco de Mayo are absolute insanity.
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Capones Night Club
310 SW 2nd StCapone’s - LOUD High Energy nightclub - 310 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 - 10 minute drive from the house, parking is a challenge on weekends so better to take an Uber. SW 2nd Street also known as Himarshee is the night life center of Fort Lauderdale for the under-30 crowd. Holidays, Spring Break, and Cinco de Mayo are absolute insanity.
Drynk Bar - the classiest Gay bar in Wilton Manors. Directly around the corner at 2255 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL 33305. Amazing decor, vibe, cocktails, and an upscale clientele. A great spot to start the night.
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DrYnk Bar & Lounge
2255 Wilton DrDrynk Bar - the classiest Gay bar in Wilton Manors. Directly around the corner at 2255 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL 33305. Amazing decor, vibe, cocktails, and an upscale clientele. A great spot to start the night.