Things to do near Fort Lauderdale Beach.
A beach morning, a little art, a change of scenery. Make The Drift your easygoing base, then leave room in the day to explore.
The beach
Fort Lauderdale Beach
The sand at the east end of Alhambra Street, across A1A at the marked crossing.
3 min walk
Las Olas Oceanside Park
Open-air park and event space at the beach end of Las Olas Boulevard.
11 min walk
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Trails and green space between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway.
4 min by car
Where to eat
Casablanca Cafe
Restaurant and piano bar a few doors down Alhambra Street, with ocean views.
2 min walk
Shooters Waterfront
Waterfront restaurant on the Intracoastal Waterway, off A1A.
9 min by car · 3.2 mi
Nights out
Elbo Room
Beach bar on the corner of A1A and Las Olas, open since 1938.
12 min walk
Lulu’s Bait Shack
Bar and restaurant on the second floor of Beach Place, on A1A.
8 min walk
Shopping & strolls
Las Olas Boulevard
About a mile of shops, galleries and restaurants in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
6 min by car · 2.2 mi
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
Shopping mall on East Sunrise Boulevard, between US-1 and A1A.
6 min by car
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Historic estate with gardens and nature trails; plan at least 90 minutes.
5 min by car
Getting here & away
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The nearest airport. We don’t run a shuttle; arrange a taxi or ride in advance.
21 min by car · 8.3 mi
Port Everglades
Cruise port. Your terminal depends on your cruise line; check your boarding documents.
12 min by car · 4.4 mi
Times are from 3005 Alhambra Street, measured with OpenStreetMap routing and without traffic. Opening hours change; check before you go.
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