Beach Information

Amenities

The heart of recreational life in Fort Lauderdale is its famed beach, which offers residents and visitors and a remarkable array of amenities, including:

  • Two miles of guarded beach with lifeguards on duty seven days a week from 9:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Restrooms, basketball courts, volleyball courts, playgrounds, picnic tables and barbecue grills at the South Beach picnic area.
  • A private motorized waverunner concession at Sebastian Street in the Central Beach area.
  • A private non-motorized boat concession at 600 South Atlantic Boulevard at the north end of the South Beach picnic area.
  • Handicapped parking spaces, shower and beach access at Sebastian Street. A beach wheelchair provided by the Parks and Recreation Department is available at the waverunner concession.

Warning Flags

Flown in conjunction with red and white signs declaring "Danger Hazardous Conditions," indicates rip currents or any other water-related hazard.
Indicates the presence of jellyfish, sea lice or man-of-war.
The beach is closed for swimming.

Rules

  • Swimmers are prohibited from going more than 50 yards from shore by municipal ordinance. Boats are prohibited by ordinance from coming closer than 100 yards to shore.
  • Alcohol is prohibited on the beach.
  • Dogs and other pets are prohibited on the beach except in specified areas at specified times.

 

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