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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a small town in Broward County, Florida, situated on a narrow barrier-island strip between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, directly between Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach. It lies about 30 miles north of Miami and 33 miles south of Palm Beach, placing it in the heart of South Florida's coastal corridor. The town has roughly 6,000 permanent residents, a figure that more than doubles during the winter season as seasonal residents and visitors arrive. The community's history is tied to its beachfront. Pioneer Melvin Anglin built Anglin's Fishing Pier in 1941 to draw visitors to the small town, and the pier remains the community's defining landmark. The town developed through the mid-twentieth century with the low-rise motels and oceanfront properties that still characterize its shoreline, many now reborn as boutique hotels and residences. A 2013 streetscape project revitalized Commercial Boulevard, reinforcing the town's walkable, pedestrian-friendly center. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is widely known as Florida's Beach Diving Capital. A three-tiered natural coral reef system begins just about 100 yards offshore, close enough that snorkelers and divers can swim directly from the beach — a rarity among South Florida communities. This shore-accessible reef, along with the town's compact scale and two-coast layout, defines its identity. Public school students attend Broward County Public Schools, with access to the Pompano Beach magnet program. For those considering a move to the Fort Lauderdale area, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea offers an intimate, low-rise beach-town alternative: walkable streets, direct reef access, and a strong sense of place, with the larger urban amenities of the region just minutes away.

Population 6,056

County Broward

Active Listings 549

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Lauderdale-by-the-Sea in?

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a town in Broward County, Florida, located on the Atlantic Ocean between Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach. It sits about 30 miles north of Miami and 33 miles south of Palm Beach.

What is Lauderdale-by-the-Sea known for?

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is known as Florida's Beach Diving Capital because a three-tiered natural coral reef system begins just about 100 yards from shore, allowing snorkelers and divers to swim out directly from the beach.

What is Anglins Fishing Pier?

Anglins Fishing Pier is the town's landmark oceanfront pier, built in 1941 by pioneer Melvin Anglin to attract visitors. It anchors the beachfront and the nearby Anglin's Square shopping and dining area.

What school district serves Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is served by Broward County Public Schools, the countywide school district for Broward County. The community is also within the service area of the Pompano Beach magnet school program.

How far is Lauderdale-by-the-Sea from Miami?

The town lies about 30 miles north of Miami and 33 miles south of Palm Beach, positioned directly between Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach along the State Road A1A oceanfront corridor.

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