There's a beach here for every type of sun-seeker. Fort Lauderdale Beach is the most popular, and the most crowded. For a quieter experience, Vista Park has beach access with picnic tables and ...

Chelle Koster Walton, Contributor, Travel Located less than a mile south of Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale Beach Park beckons ... a playground and a picnic area with tables and grills.

You wouldn't think the Ft. Lauderdale area is a place to escape the crowds in Florida, but this small park on an island is perfect for watersports and hiking.

About 10 miles south of Fort Lauderdale in Dania Beach, the sands at this state park ... from visitors for its seclusion, abundance of picnic facilities and snack bar with beer on tap at its ...