Fort Lauderdale: North Atlantic Blvd across from Beach Gate Entrance to Birch State Park
About
This is a public beach access point in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, across North Atlantic Blvd from the Beach Gate Entrance to Birch State Park. The nearest town is Wilton Manors, about 2.6 miles away. The access has lifeguards and parking, and a fee is charged. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 77°F with lows near 60°F, while summer highs reach about 91°F and bring the most wet days. The Hugh Taylor Birch State Park Trail starts just 0.1 mile away. Hollywood Holds, a climbing area, is about 8 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Small lot
Fee
Parking 1.75/hour
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Fort Lauderdale: North Atlantic Blvd across from Beach Gate Entrance to Birch State Park
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Nov–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 77–83°F and lows of 60–68°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ft Lauderdale Beach, FL weather station, 0.2 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan77° high60° low
- Feb78° high61° low
- Mar80° high64° low
- Apr83° high68° low
- May86° high72° low
- Jun89° high76° low
- Jul91° high76° low
- Aug91° high77° low
- Sep89° high77° low
- Oct86° high74° low
- Nov82° high68° low
- Dec78° high63° low
Nearby
- Hugh Taylor Birch State Park TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Hollywood HoldsRock climbing8.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
