Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape with a river, high-rise buildings, and a clear blue sky.
A child jumping on a sandy beach with the ocean and a pier in the background.
A palm tree with lights wrapped around its trunk.
A pier extending into the ocean with a clear blue sky above.
A city skyline at dusk with a harbor and boats.

Our guide on where to stay in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

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A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and people relaxing under umbrellas.

Bel Air

When in Bel Air, you can plan a visit to Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and Gold Coast Scuba, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A marina with yachts docked, a large hotel building, and a sunset over a city skyline.

Terra Mar Island Estates

While Terra Mar Island Estates isn't home to many top sights, Pompano Beach and Pompano Beach Amphitheatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Plunge Beach Resort

Plunge Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
4660 El Mar Dr Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FL
The price is NZ$290 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$290
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Plunge Beach Resort
The Sea Lord

The Sea Lord

4 out of 5
4140 El Mar Drive Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FL
The price is NZ$243 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$243
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Everything was good, no complaints"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

The Sea Lord
Coral Key Inn

Coral Key Inn

2.5 out of 5
4601 El Mar Drive Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FL
The price is NZ$263 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$263
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (653 reviews)
"I was beyond surprised about everything and not in a good dm"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Coral Key Inn
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Coral Key Inn

Coral Key Inn

2.5 out of 5
4601 El Mar Drive Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FL
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (653 reviews)
"I was beyond surprised about everything and not in a good dm"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Coral Key Inn
Vacation Village at Weston, Fort Lauderdale

Vacation Village at Weston, Fort Lauderdale

3.5 out of 5
16461 Racquet Club Road Weston FL
Stay at this aparthotel in Weston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sawgrass Mills and Amerant Bank Arena are ...
Vacation Village at Weston, Fort Lauderdale
The St Maurice Beach Inn

The St Maurice Beach Inn

2 out of 5
310 Michigan Street Hollywood FL
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Hollywood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 6 beach bars. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,332 reviews)
"Best price on the beach. Parking sucks, great people though. Can't be the location for the price even if the parking is ridiculous."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

The St Maurice Beach Inn
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Lauderdale-by-the-Sea attractions

A wooden pier extending into turquoise waters, lined with evenly spaced street lamps.

Lauderdale by the Sea Beach

9.6/10 (1,269 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lauderdale by the Sea Beach during your trip to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
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Activities

Water Taxi All Day hop on hop off Venice of America Boat Tour

Water Taxi All Day hop on hop off Venice of America Boat Tour

NZ$66
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Water Taxi All Day hop on hop off Venice of America Boat Tour
Airboat ride in Fort Lauderdale

Everglades Airboat Adventure with Alligator & Reptile Exhibit

NZ$55
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Everglades Airboat Adventure with Alligator & Reptile Exhibit
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale

Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale

NZ$87
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL

Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL

NZ$157
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry

Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry

NZ$425
per adult
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
#1 VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR - Cold A/C 115' LARGEST IN LAUDERDALE!

#1 VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR - Cold A/C 115' LARGEST IN LAUDERDALE!

NZ$56
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
#1 VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR - Cold A/C 115' LARGEST IN LAUDERDALE!
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Cities near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

A crowded beach with people sunbathing and swimming, palm trees, and buildings in the background.

Fort Lauderdale

The exterior of Festival Flega Market Mall with a large sign, two decorative wreaths, and a blue ramp leading to the entrance.

Pompano Beach

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