Things to Do in Las Olas at the Beach
Sand, the beachfront promenade and the ocean at the east end of the boulevard.
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Las Olas Boulevard ends at the Atlantic Ocean. After crossing the Las Olas Isles and the bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway, the road reaches A1A, where Fort Lauderdale Beach stretches north and south past hotels, beach bars and a wide promenade. A low white wall curves along the sand for much of the way, and on most evenings it is lined with people watching the sunset colors over the water or the ships waiting offshore for Port Everglades.
The beach itself is broad and sandy, with lifeguard towers spaced along it and calm, clear water on most summer days. Rentals of chairs and umbrellas, parasailing, surf lessons and paddleboard outings start right on the sand. Snorkeling and dive boats run out to the reefs that lie just offshore, and sportfishing and sailing charters leave from the marinas along the Intracoastal on the beach side of the bridge.
Away from the water, Bonnet House Museum and Gardens preserves a 1920s artists' estate with tropical gardens on the barrier island a short walk north of Las Olas, and it also offers kayak and paddleboard tours on its waterways. Next door, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park has shaded trails and a freshwater lagoon. Between the beach and downtown, the Las Olas Isles are a series of finger islands lined with waterfront homes and private docks, best seen from a boat or kayak tour. Cruise passengers will find Port Everglades only a short drive south.
Swim near a lifeguard tower and check the flags, which show the surf conditions and any marine life warnings for the day. Sea turtles nest on this beach from spring into fall, so nesting areas are marked off and beachfront lights are dimmed at night. Mornings are calm and uncrowded; by afternoon the beach bars along A1A fill up, and the promenade becomes one of the best people-watching spots in South Florida.
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A wide sandy beach with lifeguards, a beachfront promenade and a curving low wall along the sand.
A 1920s artists' home and gardens on the barrier island, with house tours and paddle tours on its waterways.
A green space between the ocean and the Intracoastal with trails, picnic areas and a lagoon for paddling.
One of the busiest cruise ports in the world, a short drive from Las Olas for passengers staying before or after a sailing.
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Is there parking at Las Olas Beach?
Yes. There are metered spaces along A1A and city parking lots and garages near the end of Las Olas Boulevard. They fill early on weekends and during events, so arrive in the morning or take the Water Taxi or a rideshare.
Can you snorkel at Fort Lauderdale Beach?
Yes. Reefs lie a short way off the beach, and guided snorkel trips leave from the beach and nearby marinas. Calm mornings in late spring and summer usually have the best visibility.
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