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On the Water

  • November 2, 2022
  • FLMag Staff
Photography: 15th Street Fisheries.
In Fort Lauderdale, we live life on waterways. Whether you’re visiting for the boat show, down for the winter or are simply a local looking for some classic Lauderdale fun, we’ve got the ideas to float your boat.

1. Take a sunset kayak or paddleboard tour

Park and Ocean, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd (In Hugh Taylor Birch State Park), parkandocean.com/sunset-tours
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is Fort Lauderdale’s jungle oasis on the beach, and there are few better ways to see it than by paddling its coastal dune lake at sunset. Even better, the Friday-evening tours run through, and leave from just behind, Park and Ocean. The park’s outdoor café-bar is a fun mix of city and nature, and a great place to relax with a meal or a beverage after a paddle. For a real treat, check out the monthly full moon paddle.


2. Feed the Tarpon

15th Street Fisheries, 1900 SE 15th St. (inside Lauderdale Marina), 15streetfisheries.com
There are a lot of places in Fort Lauderdale where you can eat amazing seafood. Then there’s 15th Street Fisheries, where you can also feed amazing seafood.

Tarpon swarm around the Intracoastal institution’s dock because, well, they get fed there. If you want to do some feeding, the marina shop next to the restaurant sells shrimp for that purpose. (You can also sacrifice some of your appetizer, but that’s a bit pricier.) The dock’s cool underwater lighting gives the large, plentiful tarpon an even more dramatic look. These are definitely Lauderdale’s celebrity fish.


3. Hail a taxi

Water Taxi, Various stops around central Fort Lauderdale, watertaxi.com
This Fort Lauderdale staple is a great way to get a water-based tour of the city – but it is also quite possible to use it as transportation. A day ticket will give you the scenic route to many of the city’s most fun spots. Beachfront stroll? Fancy Las Olas dinner? Himmarshee bar crawl? The taxi will take you.

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1 comment
  1. Burnice Bauch says:
    July 11, 2023 at 3:15 am

    I love the vibrant and diverse waterfront culture in Fort Lauderdale. From boating and fishing to paddleboarding and kayaking, there are so many fantastic ways to enjoy the water in this beautiful city. The article provides a great overview of the various water activities and attractions that Fort Lauderdale has to offer. It’s a wonderful resource for both residents and visitors looking to make the most of their time on the water. Thank you for sharing this insightful and engaging article!

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