Lauderdale by the Sea
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is a tiny part of paradise along Florida’s east coast whose primary business is sun and fun. The half-mile-wide hamlet, which still feels like a charming village, has white-sand beaches and all the water sports a visitor could imagine.
This is a low-key beach retreat away from the Fort Lauderdale or Miami Beach commotion. When you’re finished splashing in the Atlantic, exploring the coral reef only 100 feet from shore, or boating along the Intracoastal Waterway, sip an umbrella drink at one of the many bars and restaurants that make Lauderdale-By-The-Sea a great place to live and visit.
Location
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is a 1.5-square mile slip of land sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. The town rests between Fort Lauderdale and Sea Ranch Lakes, just south of Pompano Beach.
Fun Facts
- Lauderdale-By-The-Sea employed 26 police officers in 2008.
- The town’s historical tornado activity is slightly below the Florida average and 7% greater than the U.S. average.
- The area’s earthquake activity is 100% smaller than the U.S. overall average.
- Area natural disasters include hurricanes, fires, floods, tornadoes, tropical storms and freeze.
- Number of supercenters and club stores: 15
- Number of full-service restaurants: 1,399.
Working Women
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea’s women are hard working.
According to City-Data.com Top 101 Cities list, the ladies of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea rank:
- #4: Largest percentage of females working in the electronic shopping and mail-order house industry
- #5: Largest percentage of female lawyers
- #5: Largest percentage of female cooks and food preparation workers.
How To Get There
Three airports are located within 10 miles of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea.
Fort Lauderdale International Airport: Some 20 million passengers arrive and depart each year from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport, just 10 minutes away from the beach.
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport: Centrally located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s business district, this general aviation facility lets you fly into town on corporate or private planes and jets. More than 700 aircraft roost year-round in this executive airport.
Pompano Beach Air Park: Owned and operated by the City of Pompano, this airport provides charter flights, flight training, aircraft rentals, scenic rides, search and rescue, storage hangers, avionics repairs and aircraft fueling.
Port Everglades
This Broward County port is one of the busiest cruise ship and cargo ports in the world. It was originally known as Lake Mabel and established as a deep-water harbor in 1927. And today, several luxury cruise lines embark daily and weekly to tropical islands.
The port is now the winter home of the Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2, one of the grandest luxury liners in the world. In 2009, Port Everglades opened the world’s largest cruise terminal, now the home of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, a 5,400-passenger behemoth, the world’s largest cruise ship.
Sun and Surf
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is a cozy part of the 23-mile stretch of Greater Fort Lauderdale-area beaches, which are certified as Blue Wave Beaches by the Clean Beaches Council of Washington, D.C. The Lauderdale-By-The-Sea stretch is considered a low-key getaway with an old-fashioned vibe.
Snorkelers and divers love the town’s close-in, three-tier natural coral reef system. The reef is home to many species of sponges and tropical fresh.
If you’re visiting Lauderdale-By-The-Sea in September, wander over to Ocean Fest, an annual trade show that highlights diving equipment and travel.
Great Eats
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea does a good job feeding the folks who live and travel there. Here are some favorites.
Corelli’s Food: Quaint, Italian eatery with huge portions and great service. Don’t pass up the pizza or the cannolis.
Blue Moon Fish Company: Overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, this eclectic eatery is a great place to unwind with drinks, appetizers, and fresh fish entrees. Try the Bang Bang Oysters and the crab cakes.
Country Ham N’Eggs: Have breakfast on the beach at a restaurant the locals love. The wait staff is friendly and keeps coffee cups filled. Bring an appetite and try the country fried steak with eggs with sausage gravy on top.
Delacaseas: This eatery has friendly service, huge portions, and French toast to die for. Give the tuna salad and quiche a try, too.
Athena By The Sea: Have a little taste of Greece at this family restaurant. The wait staff is friendly and gracious, and the food is delicious – and such big portions. Try the stuffed shrimp with crabmeat; the lamb chops are touted as the best, ever. End your evening with the baklava cheesecake.
