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Fort Lauderdale’s beach is sexy and world famous. Hollywood’s beach is wide and funky, with the Broadwalk businesses practically sitting on the sand. Every beach area in Broward County is different somehow, all the way from Deerfield down through Hallandale. But I believe there is one strip of sand that comes closer than the others to a more natural habitat. It looks and feels more like old Florida in some ways. And it’s worth a visit if you’re looking for a beach experience without the glitz and glam of Fort Lauderdale, without all the busy buzz of Hollywood. I’m talking about Dania Beach. For nature lovers, or for those who want a quiet oceanside outing, the beach in Dania may be what you’re looking for.
I just was there yesterday as I write this and found it a pleasant change. There’s not a whole lot at Dania’s seaside except sand, ocean and sea oats. But that’s its charm. You’ll find an old outdoor bar and grill where you can grab a beer. You also can eat lunch or dinner at a nice restaurant on the pier overlooking the water. Or you can pay a whole dollar and walk out on that pier to see what you can see.
Just to the north of the pier is the beach at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park, a pretty stretch that is a legally protected environment for sea turtles and many other creatures. Feel free to walk along the park beach. South of the pier, Dania’s beach rolls out in front of you. I’ve been there in the morning, relatively early when hardly anyone was around. Basically just me and the waves, with a couple of other folks wandering through now and then. I thought that was delightful. The area isn’t quite pristine, of course. But in Dania Beach, the sand and surf seem more like what they really are – part of nature. Glitz and glam at the beach are great. But once in a while, simple and natural also can be nice.
I just was there yesterday as I write this and found it a pleasant change. There’s not a whole lot at Dania’s seaside except sand, ocean and sea oats. But that’s its charm. You’ll find an old outdoor bar and grill where you can grab a beer. You also can eat lunch or dinner at a nice restaurant on the pier overlooking the water. Or you can pay a whole dollar and walk out on that pier to see what you can see.
Just to the north of the pier is the beach at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park, a pretty stretch that is a legally protected environment for sea turtles and many other creatures. Feel free to walk along the park beach. South of the pier, Dania’s beach rolls out in front of you. I’ve been there in the morning, relatively early when hardly anyone was around. Basically just me and the waves, with a couple of other folks wandering through now and then. I thought that was delightful. The area isn’t quite pristine, of course. But in Dania Beach, the sand and surf seem more like what they really are – part of nature. Glitz and glam at the beach are great. But once in a while, simple and natural also can be nice.
posted by LauderBLOGGER at 9:39 AM
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