Things To Do
Hit the beach
It is spring break in Fort Lauderdale, so we recommend going north of Fort Lauderdale beach (E Sunrise Blvd) to avoid the collegiate action. For those staying at the W, your resort fee includes 2 beach loungers at the W beach club. There is food/ beverage service at the beach hut.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Beautiful park right next to the beach to explore. There's a 2 mile loop that we enjoy walking.
Golf
There is no shortage of wonderful golf courses throughout SE Florida. Some of Brian's favorite courses include: -Pompano Beach Golf Course - Pines Course -Plantation Preserve Golf Course & Club -Jacaranda Golf Club -Palm Beach Par-3 Golf Course
Coffee/ Breakfast
-Archibalds Village Bakery: a couple blocks from the W, fabulous breakfast pastries and coffee. They're known for their cinnamon buns! -Wells Coffee: for those staying around Downtown/ Las Olas, Wells is our personal favorite -Cafe Bastille: great brunch with a fun atmosphere -Grateful Juice Bar: smoothies & açaí close to the W -Pura Vida: fast casual health food -Top Hat Deli: awesome reubens sandwiches -Coyo Taco: Best Mexican food outside of Mexico
Lunch/Dinner
-Louie Bossi's: an iconic Ft. Lauderdale classic! Great vibes and in the heart of Las Olas -Greek Islands Taverna: more North along A1A. Highly recommend for authentic Greek food -The Pizza Spot + Riverside Market Cafe: if you're looking for a more lowkey vibe, grab a pizza and head over to Riverside for a laidback bar scene -Daniel's: fabulous steakhouse! If you can't score a table, try D's Sports Bar right next door -Mister O1: awesome pizza spot in Flagler Village, close to Las Olas. Dave Portnoy even rated this an 8.9! -Coconuts: another classic FLL favorite, but a bit touristy. Known for their Scoobies, warm crab claws in a garlicky butter sauce -Ukiah: Japanese/ BBQ fusion! -Worthwyld: clean eats on Las Olas -Coyo Taco: Best Mexican food outside of Mexico -Anthony's Runway 84: Upscale Italian
Activities
-Riverwalk: run/walk along the New River -A1A: run/walk along the ocean -Project Sculpt: HIIT/ strength class. First class is free using code "laudy" -JetSet Pilates: reformer pilates in Flagler -Yoga Joint: First class is free! -Yoga Factory: hot yoga in Flagler -10by20: indoor padel courts
Brian's Bar Rankings
#1 The Wharf #2 Riverside Market: Salt of the earth spot, further from Las Olas #3 Moxies #4 Sixty Vines #5 Elbo Room: Cult Classic- touristy (cash only) #6 Palm Room