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Florida’s Gold Coast stretches from Palm Beach to Miami, passing the wonderful resorts of Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood Beach along the way. This coastline of southeast Florida is prime beach territory and visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing a stretch of sand to choose from. Whether you want a quiet, shady spot to relax with a book or somewhere you can enjoy activities with the kids; or a lively bit of beach where you can sip cocktails on a sun lounger there’ll definitely be somewhere that ticks all your boxes.
The star attraction of Miami Beach is a south Florida island city with the strip between South Beach and North Beach connected by bridges to mainland Miami. The southern end, South Beach, is known for its international cachet with models and celebrities, and its early-20th-century architecture in the Art Deco Historic district with pastel-coloured buildings, especially on Ocean Drive. The South Beach Art Deco District is a whimsical collection of more than 800 architecturally protected buildings in Miami Beach from the 1930s and 1940s – a definite must-see.
The Gold Coast earned its nickname from the treasure salvaged from the various shipwrecks in the area and while the gold is long gone, these shipwrecks do continue to attract divers and are a prime attraction on a Gold Coast holiday. There are heaps of activities to enjoy: snorkelling, swimming, kayaking, paddle-boarding and windsurfing are all on offer. Or, if you’d prefer to stay on dry land, there are loads of museums and galleries to satisfy art aficionados, plus some seriously top-notch shopping and dining opportunities. And golfers will be in their element in Palm Beach, with over 160 courses in the region to choose from.
Fort Lauderdale is famous for its beaches, arts, culture and events. From shopping on Las Olas Boulevard to gondola rides on the canals, to a historic riverfront, this is .the “Venice of America.” Las Olas Boulevard is arguably the most famous street with its visually pleasing architecture and alfresco dining options.
Not to be missed are the historic districts and a trip aboard Fort Lauderdale’s water taxi providing a prime view of the mansions and yachts dotting Millionaires Row. Stop at the Stranahan House, a preserved 1900s home furnished with antiques of the era. Or “follow the red brick road” of the Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk, the landscaped park, to the Arts and Entertainment District.
Just two miles north of Port Everglades, you can experience Fort Lauderdale’s landscaped beachfront promenade, with its signature white wave wall and paved brick path, and, across the street, luxury hotels.
Trying to stay fit? Dive into the Atlantic for a swim, or enjoy a workout and healthy fare at a resort spa. For some adventure, head westward for an airboat into The Everglades. Plan your visit at Visit Lauderdale.
Nestled between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Florida is known for its beautiful stretch of beach, perfect for a beach vacation. With oceanfront hotels and resorts, you will find the perfect type of accommodation for a weekend getaway or staycation along with year long activities, water sports, and live music.
You will find unique shopping, beachfront restaurants and bars along Hollywood’s Broadwalk. This one-of-a-kind Hollywood Beach Broadwalk is a promenade that stretches nearly 2.5 miles along the Atlantic Ocean. Named one of America’s Best Beach Boardwalks by Travel + Leisure magazine, this brick-paved thoroughfare hosts pedestrians, joggers, bicyclists, rollerbladers, and millions of visitors every year.
The promenade also features the Hollywood Beach Theatre, a children’s water playground at Charnow Park, public art displays, and many other attractions. Hollywood Beach also offers dozens of luxury hotels and condominiums such as the Diplomat Resort & Spa Hollywood, Trump Hollywood, and Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort.
To make it easy to experience everything the city has to offer, the Hollywood Sun Shuttle is available to take you around the barrier island, and to and from the Beach to Downtown Hollywood. A ride on this on-demand shuttle service is $1 per person, per ride.
Many people enjoy a variety of water activities on Hollywood Beach and it’s easy to see why. Enjoying water activities on Hollywood Beach.
Miami is one of Florida’s most popular vacation spots. Though destinations are often said to offer something for everyone the Miami area does indeed offer multiple enticements for all from the trendy nightlife of South Beach to the eye candy of the Art Deco district, the bustle of Calle Ocho and energy of Little Havana.
Renowned for its outstanding weather and seemingly endless stretch of pristine white sand, Miami attracts a variety of holidaymakers, from high profile celebrities to families seeking sunshine.
Soak up the city’s iconic nightlife and discover the world’s largest collection of 1930s and 1940s art deco architecture in the beautiful South Beach area. With its lengthy boardwalk, where people on rollerblades and bicycles cruise past oceanfront hotels, South Beach is everything you’d expect from Miami.
Miami is also home to the world’s biggest and busiest cruise port: the Port of Miami.
There are seemingly endless shopping opportunities in modern, sprawling malls and the quiet, personal attention offered by the family-owned shops of Coconut Grove and many other corners of the region.
Miami Beach is a south Florida island city, the strip between South Beach and North Beach, connected by bridges to mainland Miami. Wide beaches stretch from North Shore Open Space Park, past palm-lined Lummus Park to South Pointe Park.
The southern end, South Beach, is known for its international cachet with models and celebrities, and its early-20th-century architecture in the Art Deco Historic district with pastel-coloured buildings, especially on Ocean Drive
The South Beach Art Deco District is a whimsical collection of more than 800 architecturally protected buildings in Miami Beach from the 1930s and 1940s – a definite must-see.
Regardless, be sure to go for a beachside stroll!
