Priscilla's Guidebook to Local Stuff
Locals Spot
Rustic-chic coffee shop for artisanal coffees, breakfast grub & lunch sandwiches, in a garden setting. On the weekends there may be a line, but their coffee and their Chef's breakfast is worth it. They have vegan & vegetarian options too.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Alchemist
2430 NE 13th AveRustic-chic coffee shop for artisanal coffees, breakfast grub & lunch sandwiches, in a garden setting. On the weekends there may be a line, but their coffee and their Chef's breakfast is worth it. They have vegan & vegetarian options too.
Casual choice offering ocean views, Caribbean-American dishes, tropical drinks & regular live music. This is where locals and tourists come together. They are open till 1:00 am!
269 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aruba Beach Cafe
1 Commercial BlvdCasual choice offering ocean views, Caribbean-American dishes, tropical drinks & regular live music. This is where locals and tourists come together. They are open till 1:00 am!
Large craft brewery that features a variety of beer and food with indoor & outdoor seating and a taproom with games.
From traditional styles to experimental ales, their beers create an experience. I recommend their flagship original beers: Floridian (Hefeweizen) and Hop Gun IPA.
229 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Funky Buddha Brewery
1201 NE 38th StLarge craft brewery that features a variety of beer and food with indoor & outdoor seating and a taproom with games.
From traditional styles to experimental ales, their beers create an experience. I recommend their flagship original beers: Floridian (Hefeweizen) and Hop Gun IPA.
Popular gastropub in an industrial building featuring craft beer brewed on site & weekly live music.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tarpon River Brewing
280 Southwest 6th StreetPopular gastropub in an industrial building featuring craft beer brewed on site & weekly live music.
This quaint little coffee shop is within a 10 minutewalk from the house and has some great coffee. Also, their chocolate chip cookies are fresh and dangerously delicious!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kith & Co.
3446 NE 12th AveThis quaint little coffee shop is within a 10 minutewalk from the house and has some great coffee. Also, their chocolate chip cookies are fresh and dangerously delicious!
Food Scene
Shops and restaurants along the scenic Las Olas Boulevard, with great spots including Louie Bossi (italian), El Camino (mexican), and if you're inyo wine Vinos is the place for you.
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
East Las Olas Boulevard
East Las Olas BoulevardShops and restaurants along the scenic Las Olas Boulevard, with great spots including Louie Bossi (italian), El Camino (mexican), and if you're inyo wine Vinos is the place for you.
Great menu for all taste buds at all times of day. Wonderful for brunch!
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Milk Money Bar & Kitchen
815 NE 13th StGreat menu for all taste buds at all times of day. Wonderful for brunch!
Delicious Greek food and great service in the center of the Wilton Manors, also known as the gay district. Great neighborhood and shops in that area too.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ethos Greek Bistro
2055 Wilton DrDelicious Greek food and great service in the center of the Wilton Manors, also known as the gay district. Great neighborhood and shops in that area too.
Chill, beachy hangout on the Intracoastal dishing seafood & Sunday brunch while yachts cruise by. Arrive early. There is usually a wait, but it’s always worth it!
189 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coconuts
429 Seabreeze BlvdChill, beachy hangout on the Intracoastal dishing seafood & Sunday brunch while yachts cruise by. Arrive early. There is usually a wait, but it’s always worth it!
Laid-back spot on the Intracoastal Waterway offering food, drinks, live music & water views. They also have a buffet style brunch on Sundays.
275 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shooters Waterfront
3033 NE 32nd AveLaid-back spot on the Intracoastal Waterway offering food, drinks, live music & water views. They also have a buffet style brunch on Sundays.
Neighborhoods
Wilton Manors is known as the gay district, but it much more. While this island city does claim the majority of gay residents and businesses, it is also a family-friendly neighborhood with beautiful homes and schools, great shopping, dining, beautiful parks, and even the very first South Florida Dairy Queen.
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wilton Manors
Wilton Manors is known as the gay district, but it much more. While this island city does claim the majority of gay residents and businesses, it is also a family-friendly neighborhood with beautiful homes and schools, great shopping, dining, beautiful parks, and even the very first South Florida Dairy Queen.
Sightseeing
Park & Ocean is a laid back ocean front hangout spot with access to a Hugh Taylor Birch State Park on one side, and also a bar with a small menu and occasionally live music on the other side.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park offers canoes, kayaks, wave runners, paddleboards, and bikes for rent, so you can ride along a mile-long freshwater lagoon or paved park roads. You can also access the beach via the pedestrian tunnel under A1A, enjoy guided tours (Full Moon Tour, Sunset Tour, and Eco Tours).
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Park & Ocean
3109 E Sunrise BlvdPark & Ocean is a laid back ocean front hangout spot with access to a Hugh Taylor Birch State Park on one side, and also a bar with a small menu and occasionally live music on the other side.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park offers canoes, kayaks, wave runners, paddleboards, and bikes for rent, so you can ride along a mile-long freshwater lagoon or paved park roads. You can also access the beach via the pedestrian tunnel under A1A, enjoy guided tours (Full Moon Tour, Sunset Tour, and Eco Tours).
The New River is a big draw to downtown Ft. Lauderdale. It follows along south of Las Olas Blvd and has fabulous views of the city and the boats passing by. You can start a walk at Esplanade Park (across from the museum of discovery & science) and walk east towards Las Olas Boulevard.
Every 1st Sunday of the month, there is jazz brunch along the river from 10 AM to 2 PM; with several music bands to enjoy. Great place for a picnic.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New River
2 S New River Dr EThe New River is a big draw to downtown Ft. Lauderdale. It follows along south of Las Olas Blvd and has fabulous views of the city and the boats passing by. You can start a walk at Esplanade Park (across from the museum of discovery & science) and walk east towards Las Olas Boulevard.
Every 1st Sunday of the month, there is jazz brunch along the river from 10 AM to 2 PM; with several music bands to enjoy. Great place for a picnic.
Neighborhoods
Las Olas Boulevard in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, is at the forefront of everything from fashion boutiques and art galleries, to memorable restaurants, sidewalk cafes and bars.
318 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Las Olas
Las Olas Boulevard in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, is at the forefront of everything from fashion boutiques and art galleries, to memorable restaurants, sidewalk cafes and bars.
The Riverwalk Linear Park and the Downtown Riverwalk District includes 10 parks as well as a lush tropical waterfront in the downtown center of an urban metropolis.
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Riverwalk North
The Riverwalk Linear Park and the Downtown Riverwalk District includes 10 parks as well as a lush tropical waterfront in the downtown center of an urban metropolis.