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Nearby: Pompano Beach · Fort Lauderdale · Deerfield Beach · Dania Beach

Things to Do in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a low-rise beach village where you can snorkel a living reef a hundred yards off Anglin's Pier, then walk to dinner without moving the car. It bans buildings over four stories, so the sunsets still reach the street.

12 things to do · 12 upcoming events · 12 places to eat · Updated September 2026 · events refreshed daily

This Weekend in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Mon 7 – Thu 10

Things to Do in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Beaches & Parks 7

Park

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

10 min from Coral Ridge. 1.9-mi paved loop, freshwater lagoon paddling, beach via the A1A tunnel. The default after-work dog walk.

$6/car leashedNearby · Fort Lauderdale
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Park · Free

Snyder Park

Lakes and trails plus the city's fenced Bark Park with a dog swim lake (7–7).

yesNearby · Fort Lauderdale
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Local spring substitutes, Coral Gables / FTL / Riviera Beach

Swimming hole

Local spring substitutes

South Florida has no natural springs — they all sit north of Orlando. Local stand-ins: the spring-fed Venetian Pool in Coral Gables (1924 lagoon pool, $23, closed Mondays), the atoll pool at Matheson Hammock, the Snyder Park dog lake, and Peanut Island's snorkel lagoon.

Nearby · Fort Lauderdale
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Warm Mineral Springs, North Port, ~2.5 hr

Swimming hole

Warm Mineral Springs

The one 'spring' on the southwest coast: 85°F mineral pool, spa vibe. Closest true spring to Fort Lauderdale.

noNearby · Fort Lauderdale
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Beach

Canine Beach

The neighborhood dog beach. Fri–Sun only, evening hours (roughly 3–7 pm in winter, later in summer — hours conflict across sources; call 954-828-7275). Permit required, bought in person at Holiday Park with vaccination records.

$30/yr resident, $45 non-resident, $7 weekend pass yesNearby · Fort Lauderdale
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Attractions & Activities 5

On the water

Pompano / Fort Lauderdale wrecks

'Wreck capital of Florida': Lady Luck (324-ft tanker with underwater art), Captain Dan, Guy Harvey, Rodeo 25, Tenneco Towers, SS Copenhagen. South Florida Diving Headquarters (night dives, lobster trips, a Halloween dive), Pompano Dive Center, Scuba Monkey.

~$85–100 two-tankNearby · Pompano Beach
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Sea Experience

The easy one: 2-hr glass-bottom boat + snorkel trip and two-tank dives off Fort Lauderdale beach; Discover Scuba for first-timers. Walkable from Coral Ridge.

~$45–55 snorkelNearby · Fort Lauderdale
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Las Olas Isles canals, Fort Lauderdale (Las Olas PaddleBoards, NE 20th Ave)

On the water

Las Olas Isles canals

Minutes from Coral Ridge. SUP/kayak plus mini powerboats; sunset paddles past the yachts in Oct–Nov are the sweet spot. Many outfitters allow dogs on boards on request.

From $30 for 90 min askNearby · Fort Lauderdale
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On the water

Sailing lessons

Fort Lauderdale Community Sailing / LYC (basic keelboat, Wednesday-night racing), Blue Water Sailing School (Bahia Mar; ASA liveaboard courses incl. Bahamas passages — Nov is prime), Coconut Grove Sailing Club, Palm Beach Sailing Club.

Nearby · Fort Lauderdale
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FAQ: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

What is there to do in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea this weekend?

Events in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea include School Girls, Or the African Mean Girls Play (Sep 3–27, The Hive Black Box Theater), Labor Day Weekend at Lucky Fish (Sep 7, Lucky Fish) and “Timeless Tropics: Florida’s Changing Landscapes” Fine Art Exhibit at History Fort Lauderdale (Sep 7–13, History Fort Lauderdale). The weekend strip at the top of this page is refreshed daily.

What are the best free things to do in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

Free picks near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea include Snyder Park. Lakes and trails plus the city's fenced Bark Park with a dog swim lake (7–7).

Where can I eat on the water in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

Waterfront restaurants near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea include Cap's Place (1928 speakeasy, boat access only, $$$), Kaluz (Upscale casual, $$$), Sea Watch on the Ocean (Old-Florida oceanfront, $$$) and Casablanca Café (1927 home, piano bar, $$$).

Are there dog-friendly beaches or parks in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

Yes. Dog-friendly spots near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea include Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (leashed), Snyder Park (yes), Canine Beach (yes) and Las Olas Isles canals (ask).

What towns are near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

The closest towns to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea are Pompano Beach (3.7 mi), Fort Lauderdale (5.4 mi), Deerfield Beach (8.8 mi), Dania Beach (10 mi), Sunrise (10 mi) and Boca Raton (12 mi). Each has its own guide on this site.