Fort Lauderdale: Vista Park
About
Fort Lauderdale: Vista Park is a public beach access point in Florida, located within Vista Park about 1.9 miles from the town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. It serves as a straightforward way to reach the beach, with a parking area on site. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 77°F with lows near 60°F, while summer brings highs around 91°F and more frequent rainy days. A fee is charged here, and parking is available for visitors heading to the sand. For something beyond the beach, the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park Trail sits about 1.7 miles away, and climbers can find Hollywood Holds roughly 10 miles to the south.
Beach Details
Parking
Small lot
Fee
Parking 1.25/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: Vista 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, 1.6 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
Where it is
- Vista Park · Public land
- Nearest town
- Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida · 1.9 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Hugh Taylor Birch State Park TrailHiking1.7 mi
- Hollywood HoldsRock climbing9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
