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Lauderdale-By-The-Sea

· Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL

Why you should go…

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is a small oceanfront town just north of Fort Lauderdale, built around a fishing pier and a compact, walkable stretch of Commercial Boulevard. The town's offshore reefs make it a popular base for shore diving and snorkeling.

  • #beach town
  • #pier
  • #diving
  • #snorkeling
  • #fort lauderdale

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Eat & Drink
    Iconic

    Mai Kai Restaurant

    $50+

    Historic Polynesian-themed restaurant in Fort Lauderdale offering tiki cocktails and nightly hula and fire-dancing shows.

    2.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Xtreme Action Park

    $25–$50

    South Florida's largest indoor entertainment venue with go-kart racing, bowling and arcade games.

    3.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Tours
    Date Night

    Escapology

    $25–$50

    A themed live escape-room venue where small groups solve puzzles to beat the clock.

    5.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Fort Lauderdale

    Free

    Greater Fort Lauderdale, known for its beaches, inland canals, and busy cruise port.

    6.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Miami

    Free

    Greater Miami and Miami Beach, a sprawling coastal metro of beaches, Art Deco architecture, and Latin American culture.

    27 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Art Deco Historic District & Ocean Drive

    Free

    Stroll the world's largest collection of Art Deco architecture, pastel hotels, neon signs and South Beach swagger.

    29 mi awayMore like this