Fort Lauderdale Sights: Fort Lauderdale Beach (The Strip)

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The most popular section of beach is where A1A runs along side the beach, between Las Olas Blvd north to Sunrise Blvd.

The "Elbo Room" bar, located at Las Olas Blvd and A1A was featured in the 1960's film Where the Boys Are'. The movie led to the city's former reputation as a spring break mecca. The bar anchors the Southern end of the 'Strip', a strip of eating and drinking establishments that run along the land side of the beach road.

Spring Break peaked in the mid 1980's and the city now attracts a more upscale crowd. Fort Lauderdale is in the midst of a luxury condo building boom, this is displacing the hotels that once lined the beach.

The city is more cosmopolitan than most, having lots of Europeans and gay residents. The beach culture reflects the laid back nature of the community. You will find European food in the restaurants and bathers in thong swimsuits.

• Beach Place, Located on A1A, north of Las Olas Blvd. A collection of bars, restaurants and retail stores connected to a Marriott hotel.
• Bonnet House, 900 N Birch Rd, ☎ +1 954 563-5393.
• Elbo Room, Las Olas Blvd and A1A. The most famous spring break bar, and one of the few remaining from that period.