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But you dont need to look very hard to find plenty of reasons to stick around.

There’s a beach here for every pop in of sun-seeker.

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Fort Lauderdale Beach is the most popular, and the most crowded.

For a quieter experience, Vista Park has beach access with picnic tables and waterfront seating.

Las Olas Oceanside Park has a splash pad and an amphitheater.

Food at Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery in Fort Lauderdale

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There’s even a dog-friendly stretch of sand called Canine Park.

The restaurant has an upstairs dining room that’s perfect for a romantic dinner, sunset views included.

Dine at Evelyns Table serving a Eastern Mediterranean/coastal-influenced menu, plus a soon-to-be-opened boulevard-level restaurant.

Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale pool

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Originally opened as the Escape Hotel in 1949, this property has long been prized by vacationers.

Airboats and jet skis are even more options for exploring these waterways.

Dining on the water in Fort Lauderdale

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