Thursday, April 7, 2011

Lauderdale by the Sea, FL










If you ever find yourself in Fort Lauderdale and wish you were some place less stressful, find Commercial Blvd and drive East. Right before you run into the ocean, you will find the most beautiful location in Lauderdale by the Sea. I have gone there from time to time, usually by accident, but this past weekend I went there with the intent to do something special. Even though it was near noon, I managed to find a public parking spot within a short walk to the beach. To keep in tune with the day, I landed a beach side table at the Aruba Cafe. The beach was packed and most of the restuarants were full so it was quite a miracle. Within a few blocks there are plenty of places to eat and miles of beach. It truly is like driving to a private island. How often can that be said. Check the link above for a brochure that gives a great introduction to the city. If you want sand, surf, fishing on the pier, swimming, snorkeling, or eating, they have you covered. Be like me, make a day of it, and do most, if not all of the above.


2 comments:

  1. Love that bike rack, it's been a long time since I've been to that beach, generally very crowded.

    ReplyDelete
  2. The area around the Beach Cafe was packed but a short walk North or South and it was pretty sparse. I imagine that as the summer comes on, it will be packed to the horizon.

    ReplyDelete