Dogs are banned on the main sandy beach. They are allowed only inside the designated Canine Beach near Sunrise Blvd, on a leash, Friday through Sunday only, with a paid city permit requiring proof of vaccination.
Alcoholic beverages are not allowed anywhere on the public beach.
Grills and generators on the beach require advance city approval or a permit.
Erecting tents, canopies or fencing on the beach is not allowed.
Glass bottles and containers are banned on the beach.
Smoking and vaping are banned on the public beach, with a narrow exception for unfiltered cigars.
Fishing or netting from the beach is only allowed overnight, from 6pm to 8am, and all gear must be cleared afterward.
Playing or operating amplified sound equipment that disturbs others is banned on the beach.
Not verified here
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
Source: City of Fort Lauderdale — Beach Rules and Regulations (Ocean Rescue) and Code of Ordinances Ch. 8 / Sec. 19-7 · checked 2026-09-10. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.
Dogs at Fort Lauderdale: Dogs are banned on the main sandy beach. They are allowed only inside the designated Canine Beach near Sunrise Blvd, on a leash, Friday through Sunday only, with a paid city permit requiring proof of vaccination. Not allowed at Fort Lauderdale: alcohol, tents & shade, glass, smoking, amplified music. Allowed only in places or at certain times: dogs, fires & grills, fishing. Checked against City of Fort Lauderdale — Beach Rules and Regulations (Ocean Rescue) and Code of Ordinances Ch. 8 / Sec. 19-7 on 2026-09-10. Rules we have not verified for Fort Lauderdale are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.