Located along South Florida’s Atlantic coastline, Fort Lauderdale Beach embodies a colorful lifestyle. From the blues and greens of breathtaking natural scenery to the vivid art displays adorning the city, the region has a zest for life that has attracted visitors for decades. Embracing a unique blend of sun-soaked relaxation and urban vibrancy, Fort Lauderdale’s beachfront living offers an irresistible array of perks that captivate visitors year-round.
“Fort Lauderdale is emerging as a luxury destination,” says Bobby Julien, CEO of the Kolter Group. “The city’s growing popularity has attracted many luxury hospitality brands and fine dining establishments to the region.”
1. Turquoise Waters and White Sand
With 24 miles of shoreline, Fort Lauderdale Beach is always buzzing with activity. Its soft sands beckon for leisurely strolls, shell collecting, or simply relaxing with a book under the sun. Volleyball nets provide the perfect opportunity for a pickup game or bring frisbees and a soccer ball for hours of sporting fun. Adventurers will find water sports galore, including jet skiing, parasailing, stand-up paddleboarding, and more. Fort Lauderdale Beach is also a haven for snorkelers, with coral reefs just offshore teeming with vibrant marine life.
2. The Venice of America
Over 300 miles of canals, yachts, and multi-million-dollar waterfront homes provide the backdrop for endless activity on the water. A hop-on, hop-off water taxi service makes it easy to get around the city in style, while authentic Venetian gondola tours glide guests through the glistening waters. Yachties cherish launching off from the area’s 100+ marinas to head to the Intracoastal Waterway, Atlantic Ocean, or Gulfstream waters for world-class sport fishing. Every October, the highly anticipated Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is one of the biggest boat shows in the world, attracting over 100,000 yacht enthusiasts to celebrate the very best of waterfront living.
3. Outdoor Events for Every Season
Fort Lauderdale Beach is also one of the few places in the world where residents are surrounded by such a diverse array of entertainment, dining, and boutique shopping just a short stroll away. The Las Olas Oceanside Park, commonly referred to as The LOOP, offers residents a palm-tree-lined public park and open-air amphitheater that plays host to a variety of events year-round. Events are created for every interest, ranging from fitness programs and Saturday morning’s Farmers and Artisan Market to Friday Night Sound Waves every summer. The Tortuga Music Festival, Las Olas Arts Festival, and the Land, Sea, & Sky air show are also favored annual traditions.
4. Internationally Inspired Cuisines
From A1A Beach Boulevard to Las Olas, the neighborhoods on Fort Lauderdale Beach are home to a vast array of culinary delights that are sure to please any discerning palate. Local cafés, including Café Ibiza and Casablanca Café serve Mediterranean favorites with stunning oceanfront views. Also nearby, the renowned Nanou French Bakery is filled with artisanal French pastries and sandwiches. Waterfront restaurants feature choices for every occasion from the contemporary steakhouse Steak 954 to Takato’s sleek Japanese and Korean-style dishes. S3 provides the best locally caught seafood, while Café Del Mar is perfect for mouthwatering Italian cuisines.
5. World-Class Entertainment Venues
For art enthusiasts, Fort Lauderdale Beach offers an abundance of museums, galleries, and performance venues. From contemporary art at New River and Sienna galleries to hand-painted canvases at Needlepoint Originals, there’s a diverse range of art galleries to explore. The Nova Museum of Modern Art boasts over 7,500 works, emphasizing Latin American, Black, Latinx, and African art spanning the 19th to 21st centuries. Downtown’s Broward Center for Performing Arts hosts over 700 shows annually, featuring Broadway musicals, operas, ballets, multicultural performances, and engaging lectures.
6. Vibrant Nightlife
While many cities go asleep when the sun sets, Fort Lauderdale Beach comes alive with a new energy. The shoreline transforms with beach bars, pulsating nightclubs, and an array of live music venues, ensuring non-stop excitement from dusk to dawn. Party boats cruise the Intracoastal, offering scenic city tours coupled with drinks and dancing. Among the city’s hotspots, the Elbo Room stands as a nightlife favorite, while the Riverside Market caters to craft beer enthusiasts with over 550 varieties. With diverse options for socializing and entertainment, Fort Lauderdale Beach never runs short of ways to have a thrilling time.
7. Seamless Connectivity
For the world traveler, Fort Lauderdale Beach is minutes away from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and the Port Everglades cruise ship terminals, making travel to and from the area seamless. Spanning from Miami to West Palm Beach, the Brightline train stops just off of Las Olas Boulevard for easy access. The Brightline also brings the best of South Florida within reach, with a seamless connection spanning north to Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue, west to Orlando’s endless theme parks, and south to Miami’s South Beach for easily accessible day trips.
Fort Lauderdale Beach Residences with Panoramic Ocean Views
Overlooking Fort Lauderdale and Las Olas Boulevard, Selene Oceanfront Residences enjoys an idyllic location above one of the most sought-after sections of the Atlantic coastline. Priced from $2.7 million, each of the 194 residences has been luxuriously designed to be a “home in the sky”, ranging from 1,400 to over 3,200 square feet. From floor-to-ceiling windows and dramatic great rooms to expansive private terraces, each residence will enjoy an ideal indoor/ outdoor living space perfect for year-round entertainment.
Indoor and outdoor amenities will cater to residents of all ages and stages of life. The Wave Entertainment Lounge and The Seasons Gathering Lounge offer premium entertainment areas, featuring a wine wall, catering kitchen, large communal dining area, and an Event Terrace. A state-of-the-art Fitness Center will offer cardio with a tropical twist, along with a dedicated Movement Studio. Outside, Selene’s elevated Seaview Amenity Deck boasts breathtaking ocean views, with a resort-style pool, 75’ lap fitness pool, spa, poolside cabanas, outdoor kitchen, multiple fire pit lounge areas, and a dog park and dog wash for four-legged companions.
Presentation Gallery Across from The Galleria Mall
Construction is currently underway for Selene Oceanfront Residences and the community is over 80% sold, yet premier direct oceanfront residences still available. For more information on the remaining residences and their designer interior finishes and features, the Selene Presentation Gallery is located at 2591 E. Sunrise Blvd. Please stop by or call 954-833-1911 to schedule a private appointment. To preview a virtual tour of the community or see the residence floorplans, visit SeleneFortLauderdale.com.
