Fort Lauderdale: South Beach Park
About
South Beach Park is a public beach access point in Florida, about 3.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale. It offers restrooms and lifeguard coverage, and a fee is charged to use it. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable stretch. A nearby weather station records typical average highs of about 77°F in January with lows near 60°F, while summer brings highs around 91°F and roughly twice as many wet days. Within a short drive, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park Trail sits about 1.9 miles away, and Hollywood Holds, a climbing area, is about 6.2 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Available
Fee
Parking 1.75/hour
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Fort Lauderdale: South Beach Park
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page
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, 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 TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Hollywood HoldsRock climbing6.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
