7 Fun Things To Do In Fort Lauderdale For Couples

Things To Do In Fort Lauderdale For Couples

When you get the chance to spend time in Fort Lauderdale with the person you love, you want to experience new things and really see the area that you are visiting. When spending time in Fort Lauderdale, you will find that there is plenty to do and see there – from visiting the beach to spending time in downtown Fort Lauderdale, there are many things to do in Fort Lauderdale for couples.

Let’s take a look at the top seven things to do in Fort Lauderdale for a romantic getaway!

1) Visit The Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

If historic homes interest you, you will enjoy the Bonnet House Museum in Fort Lauderdale. You can take part in a self-guided tour of the home, exploring the beautiful space and original furnishings, or you can simply pay a small fee to visit the property’s gardens. When taking a day trip to this Fort Lauderdale museum, you can even set up a picnic for you and your significant other on the grounds.

Here are some other Fort Lauderdale museums and gardens to consider:

  • Flamingo Gardens – A beautiful botanical garden and sanctuary for wildlife

  • The Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum – Sharing history from World War II

  • Historic Stranahan House Museum – The oldest structure in the county

2) Spend Time Exploring Las Olas Boulevard

If you are seeking things to do in Fort Lauderdale for couples and you are the type of couple that enjoys browsing shops, you will enjoy all that Las Olas Boulevard offers. You can see some of Fort Lauderdale’s best art in the galleries located here. You can also shop for fresh fashion pieces and enjoy a meal in a Fort Lauderdale sidewalk cafe.

The boulevard is set up close to the Fort Lauderdale beach, allowing you to appreciate the beauty of the water while you are strolling and shopping. Here are some famous shops you should check out on Las Olas Boulevard:

  • New River Fine Art Gallery – One of the oldest art galleries in south Florida

  • Guy Harvey Gallery & Shop – A great option for unique gifts and houseware items

  • Robinson’s Jewelers Las Olas – Wide selection of designer, bridal, and diamond jewelry

3) Take Part In Beautiful Fort Lauderdale Boat Tours

One of Fort Lauderdale’s more popular opportunities that it makes available to tourists is the chance to go out on boat tours. If you would like to see Fort Lauderdale from a different vantage point, you can do that by getting out on the water and taking part in a narrated tour.

If you would like to enjoy more of the natural beauty that is part of the Fort Lauderdale area, you can take a sightseeing cruise or an airboat boat tour of Everglades National Park.

4) Take In A Concert

For a romantic experience while visiting Fort Lauderdale, consider finding live entertainment to watch. There are many restaurants in Fort Lauderdale that offer concerts for you to enjoy, and there are outdoor live entertainment opportunities available, too, that allows you to smell the Atlantic Ocean air while enjoying good music.

The Broward Center is a great place to go if you are looking to take in an orchestra or experience a concert from a nationally known artist while in Fort Lauderdale.

5) Explore Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

If you would like to spend time in nature while in south Florida, consider exploring Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. The park offers opportunities for camping and swimming, walking, and spending time at one of Fort Lauderdale’s gorgeous beaches. If you are looking for some quiet time in the midst of your exploration of Fort Lauderdale, this is a park where you can get that.

Here are some other local parks that you should visit when searching for great outdoor activities:

  • Sawgrass Recreation Park, which features a small zoo

  • Esplanade Park, which features regular events

  • Bill Keith Preserve Park, with a walking trail and great views

  • Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale is a picturesque park on the banks of the New River with restaurants, shops, and museums

6) Take Time For A Spa Day

Whether you are looking to have a date night while you are in Fort Lauderdale or you need something to do for an entire day, Fort Lauderdale spas offer you the opportunity to relax. You can visit a spa set up on Las Olas Beach and experience relaxation and an ocean-themed experience or get a massage at another Fort Lauderdale spa location.

Visiting a spa allows you to take a break from learning south Florida history and simply be with the person you love, experiencing something relaxing and enjoyable with them. Leave feeling rejuvenated and healthy, ready to take on another day of adventures.

Here are some great spas for a relaxing day:

  • Casbah Spa & Salon has been in business for over a decade

  • The Ritz-Carlton Spa focuses on luxury

7) Enjoy Time Outdoors With Us

If you are in Broward County and looking for something you can do to enjoy nature as a couple, we offer paddleboard opportunities, kayak rentals, and instructors who will make everything fun for you.

We have years of experience, entertaining couples like you, and if you are capable of walking a mile, we can set you up with an adventure that is doable and fun. Our opportunities will leave you longing to spend more time in the Fort Lauderdale area.

From Hollywood Beach to many delicious restaurants, Fort Lauderdale has much to offer. Reach out to us to learn how we can make your Fort Lauderdale visit extra special, and check out our website to learn more about the opportunities for couples that we make available.

Book your next romantic getaway in Fort Lauderdale today!

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
no limit

2 Hour Kayak or Paddle Board Rental at our Riverfront Showroom

2-Hour Rental at our Middle River Showroom Location: 2520 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
Singles $45 or Double Kayak $65
Established in 2010, we have dozens of Award Winning Activities with accolades from being the #1 SUP Dealer for the Largest Seller of Boards in the World to becoming an Editorial in USA Today as 1 of 12 EPIC PLACES to Paddle in the World. Our Professional Team of Experts continually train and strive to provide the best service using the best equipment. Our Stand Up Paddle Boards are light weight and designed for high quality performance and great balance. We only use Sit On Top Kayaks that are the most stable based on customer feedback and personally testing for the smoothest and safest paddle ability.

Location, Location, Location: We are conveniently at 2520 N Federal Hwy. making us a short drive from Fort Lauderdale Beach, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Pompano, Boca, and under 3.5 miles from I-95 making it easy from Deerfield, Hollywood, and Miami. Our Middle River Showroom has the calmest waterways with the amazing South Florida Landscapes featuring Tropical Birds, Palm Trees, Iguana, and other Ocean Marine Life. Plus, 3 routes to explore a 9.3 acre Nature Preserve at Colohatchee Park (Dog Friendly), Route 2 travels the north fork and winds towards Wilton Manor Preservation, or choose route 3 for Multi-Million Dollar Intracoastal Homes.

The length of your rental depends on your personal preference and abilities, but if it helps then our customers prefer and recommend the 2 Hour Rental as our Most Popular as 1 Hour will go by very fast and 3 or more hours is more suitable for those wishing to build endurance or strengthening the core. Paddling is awesome because you get great exercise, but with all the eye candy most people tell us they barely noticed all the muscles being worked and conditioned. We think it's the best activity your body can do!

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$45
Duration
2 hours
Group Size
At least 1

Island City ECO Paddle Lesson and Tour

We make it Fun and EASY to LEARN how to Stand Up Paddle Board and want our Prospective Guest to know that it is easier then it looks.

Sunrise Paddleboard Guides twist and turn past Manors and Mangroves on this adventurous Journey along “Island City” incorporated in 1947. It is bordered on the north by the North Fork of the Middle River and the city of Oakland Park; to the south, the boundaries include the South Fork of the Middle River and the city of Fort Lauderdale; the westernmost boundary reaches Interstate 95; and the eastern terminus of the city limits extend to Federal Highway (US 1) and the Sunrise Paddleboard Showroom. Your Journey will start from our Middle River Showroom conveniently located on Federal Highway.

We have a restroom for changing, indoor storage (no lockers), outdoor shower, free parking and a Healthy Restaurant (Mya Papaya) that serves Smoothie's, Kombucha, Beer, Wine, Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, and Entrees with healthier choices. Our Showroom location features a variety of Stand up Paddle Boards and Accessories for those who become hooked on the sport. We have sold 1000's of boards and proudly offer some of the lowest pricing on Stand Up Paddle Boards in the SUP Industry.

Your Guide will start off with some quick pointers and launch you into the Knee Position. Once you establish you're able to steer and control the direction of the board; then you will be ready to Stand Up. The entire Voyage is great practice for First Timers as your Guide will provide Instructions along the way for those needing assistance or just give the advice to improve your technique. Experienced Paddlers and Locals are equally Informed as we provide Demos of our Skills and Teach everyone how to Navigate are winding River. We welcome those who learn our routes and return with friends to ultimately lead their own expeditions on the same routes. Due to popular demand, we highly suggest booking in advance. The River offers incredible landscapes and scenery like nothing else in the world.

Trip Advisor says the only way to travel the waterways to really see things up close and personal is by Sunrise Paddleboards and we agree! That was our intention from day one and we couldn't be happier to have a 95% Excellent Customer Satisfaction rating from third-party vendor surveys. Island City ECO Tour travels to a 9.3 acre nature preserve with plenty of tropical palms, birds, marine life, iguanas, and mangroves for your eye candy.

Other Tours we offer will journey from Fort Lauderdale’s Barrier Island to the Riverfront in Las Olas with professional and friendly guides is a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence for tourists. However, you would be surprised to know how many locals repeat the Tour as it changes every day.

We may navigate different routes based on current, wind conditions, and other factors to make the tour safe, fun, and inviting for all ages.

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$99
Duration
1 to 24 hours
Group Size
no limit

Snorkel, Mask, and Map Rental for Self-Guided exploring Fort Lauderdale's Coral Reefs

Let over 12 years of experience serve Snorkelers who want the Best Value. We have been snorkeling this area longer than almost every tour operator that duplicates our success. We recently decided that experienced Snorkelers prefer to explore on their own and realized that once you duck your head under water, then most Snorkelers want to go where your eyes, body, and mind take you. Note: If you are a beginner, then we highly suggest doing our Guided tour as this is Self-Guided.

Florida is one of the most popular places in the world to scuba dive and snorkel and with a provided map you can go exploring at your leisure to a small Town that is known as "Florida’s Beach Diving Capital." This beach portal is located only 3 miles from our convenient Riverfront Paddle Board and Kayak Showroom and Launch. It is our favorite and most popular spot snorkeling with a Reef Snorkel Trail in 10 feet of water, and three the coral reefs within 100 yards off the beach in Lauderdale-By-The Sea.

We make it fun, easy, and affordable for you to explore the reefs:
1. Come to our Riverfront Showroom for a friendly Orientation, Directions, and a Map of the nearby Snorkel Trails.
2. We provide Snorkel, Mask, Snorkel Vest, Flag (1 per Group Leader), and Map
3. Authorized Credit Card Agreement must be signed for Equipment Returns and a Credit Card Must be provided
authorizing up to $85/pp for any unreturned equipent. (See Authorization Form).
4. Sign Waiver Required

Does NOT Include Transportation to or from Showroom and or Snorkel Location

For additional details about the Snorkeling area, we have copied our Guided description below for your convenience but emphasize that by selecting the $35 Rental DOES NOT INCLUDE a Guide. For $65 you can choose our Guided Tour as described below:

https://sunrisepaddleboards.com/product/snorkel-tour-of-underwater-explorer-jean-cousteaus-dedicated-shipwreck-snorkel-trail/

Snorkel Tour of Underwater Explorer Jean Cousteau's dedicated "Snorkel Trail". 2nd to only the Great barrier reef, this hidden treasure is well traveled and would make any pirate happy as one of our expert Guide's navigated you thru the "Snorkel Trail" dedicated by Jean-Michele Cousteau in May 2002. There are two sets of concrete cannons, a large anchor, and a ballast pile replicating a shipwreck common in these waters many years ago. The trial was started in 1998 & took 4 years to complete. The shallow reef trail varies from 8 - 16 feet and is 1 of 3 Reef Systems that host a wide variety of tropical sea life you may see:

Large Sea Turtles Blue Tang Parrotfish French Angels Spotted Scorpionfish
Caribbean Spiny Lobster Doctorfish Tarpon Nurse Sharks Spotted Goatfish
Peacock Flounder Barracuda Eels Manta Rays Trumpet Fish
Blue-Headed Wrasse Eagle Rays Octopus Cuttlefish Sergeant Majors

Our original Tour was created over 10 years ago to complement the 1st Bio rock Project in the USA: The Bio rock Project utilized a low-level electric current from 2 solar-powered buoys to help corals grow much faster than they would in a natural environment while also helping to create vital new underwater habitat for tropical fish, corals, and other species. Unfortunately, the project was abandoned, but thanks to our loyal Guides we have evolved and continued showing off the rich history and beauty of this awesome reef system.

BONUS: Guest may choose to Kayak or Paddle Board for the remainder of the return date for only an additional $12/pp.

Duration
0:60 to 1:30 hour
Group Size
2 to 10

Snorkel Jean Cousteau's Reef and Snorkel Trail

Snorkel Tour of Underwater Explorer Jean Cousteau's dedicated "Snorkel Trail". 2nd to only the Great barrier reef, this hidden treasure is well traveled and would make any pirate happy as one of our expert Guide's navigated you thru the "Snorkel Trail" dedicated by Jean-Michele Cousteau in May 2002. There are two sets of concrete cannons, a large anchor, and a ballast pile replicating a shipwreck common in these waters many years ago. The trial was started in 1998 & took 4 years to complete. The shallow reef trail varies from 8 - 16 feet and is 1 of 3 Reef Systems that host a wide variety of tropical sea life you may see:

Large Sea Turtles Blue Tang Parrotfish French Angels Spotted Scorpionfish
Caribbean Spiny Lobster Doctorfish Tarpon Nurse Sharks Spotted Goatfish

Peacock Flounder Barracuda Eels Manta Rays Trumpet Fish

Blue-Headed Wrasse Eagle Rays Octopus Cuttlefish Sergeant Majors
Our original Tour was created over 10 years ago to complement the 1st Biorock Project in the USA: The Biorock Project utilized a low-level electric current from 2 solar-powered buoys to help corals grow much faster than they would in a natural environment while also helping to create vital new underwater habitat for tropical fish, corals, and other species. Unfortunately the project was abandoned, but thanks to our loyal Guides we have evolved and continued showing off the rich history and beauty of this awesome reef system.

Duration
0:60 to 2:30 hours
Group Size
At least 2

Reef Snorkel & Ocean Paddle Adventure Lauderdale-By-The-Sea

THIS ACTIVITY REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 2 GUESTS PER TOUR. BE SURE TO INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY AS IT WILL BE A FUN ADVENTURE FOR EVERYONE!

We will meet at our designated Beach location and prepare the boards with all the gear including Stand Up Paddle Board, Life Jacket, Mask, Snorkel, and Fins. This is NOT a SUP Lesson, however our Instructors will brief and train you on proper ocean paddle boarding techniques, snorkeling basics, and marine safety before leading you out to the Reef System. You may float attached to your board or we will moor the boards together and begin a “drift dive” over gorgeous multicolored corals and wide variety of marine life! Your Guide will search for cool species. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is considered to be one of the Best Beach Dive Areas in the World and is 2nd only to the Great Barrier Reef as the most visited in the World.

72 Hour Cancellation Notice is Required and Reservations canceled within 24 hours of event start time cannot be refunded due to our limited capacity of the guest. If the trip is canceled due to weather or rough conditions; then you may choose to reschedule or be refunded. Due to popular demand, we highly suggest booking in advance.

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Duration
1 to 2 hours
Group Size
1 to 2

Guided Water Bike Lesson & Tour on Fort Lauderdale's Middle River

Our Private Tour (1 - 2 People) is perfect for First Timers to learn Water Bike techniques. A Guide will teach you how to properly use a water bike while enjoying the sights and sounds of our calm Fort Lauderdale Waterways. We are surrounded by a lush tropical setting with more Palm Trees then you will be able to name that often host Great Egrets, Blue Heron, Green Heron, Ibis, and our ever so popular Iguanas. The Mangroves nearby make a great habitat for Seasonal Manatee as well as tons of marine life that pass our river front showroom daily. Our Middle River location is much calmer then the Intracoastal areas or high boat traffic areas like George English Park that can make it difficult for learning which is the primary focus of our Tour. Our experienced Guide will monitor your biking techniques and advice you on improvements to make learning fun and easy as we cruise around the beautiful landscapes of Island City. Along with the added safety instructions, your Guide will also take pictures for your memories for you to share with your friends, family, and loved ones.

About Our Water Bikes (Available For Sale)
🧜 Our SUP water bike combines the fun of stand-up paddleboarding with the excitement of water biking, allowing you to enjoy the best of both worlds.
🧜 Perfect for Adults, our inflatable SUP water bike is easy to set up and transport, making it ideal for outdoor activities on lakes, rivers, and oceans.
🧜 Guided Lessons, Tours, and Rentals will include the setup and Riding Instructions for your Safety and Confidence.
🧜 The SUP water bike is made with high-quality materials, ensuring durability and stability on the water.
🧜 Our inflatable SUP is lightweight and easy to maneuver, providing a comfortable and stable platform for all levels of riders.
🧜 With a stand-up paddleboard design and a water bike feature, our SUP water bike is a versatile and fun water sport that is perfect for families
and friends to enjoy together.
🧜 Whether you're an experienced water sports enthusiast or a beginner, our inflatable SUP water bike is a great way to explore the water and stay active.
🧜 It's a perfect addition to any water sports collection and an excellent way to enjoy the outdoors
🧜 Maximum Guest = 2 (We only conduct private 1 or 2 person tours).
🧜 Weight Limit 275 Pounds
🧜 Age Restriction: 13+

All eyes will be on you as this is a new sport for most people, so be ready for plenty of good looks!