For a fun family beach vacation, Fort Lauderdale has you covered. Head to Deerfield Beach for amazing sunrises, then have fun at the innovative cable water ski park. Hillsboro Beach is home to nesting turtles, historic Hillsboro Lighthouse, a secluded sailing bay, and the Barefoot Mailman statue. Pompano Beach is renowned for having some of Flordia's warmest and clearest water thanks to a bend in the Gulf Stream, so it's great for swimming with kids. Stroll the retro Boardwalk in Hollywood, stretch out on the 4km-long beach, and let the kids play with pooches at the dog park where a part of the movie Marley & Me was filmed. Don't forget about Dania Beach, where you can eat delicious fresh seafood at one of many family-friendly restaurants around the picturesque fishing pier in Dania Beach Ocean Park.
Away from the beach, take the kids for a fun outing to the Museum of Discovery and Science, where they can enjoy interactive displays and child-focused exhibits, and the Young At Art Children's Museum. Or visit Bonnet House Museum & Gardens for a colourful, quirky walk back in time at this restored 1920s plantation home, which has vibrant, bright gardens and art displays. Butterfly World and Flamingo Gardens are absolute must do's for any budding nature lovers, Everglades Holiday Park has animal viewings and shows, and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is filled with tropical wildlife and easy walking trails around its tranquil lagoon. It's a great place to explore and unwind with kids away from the city.
