Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach & Pier

A Classic South Florida Beach Town

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a small seaside community tucked between Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach, prized for its laid-back village atmosphere and walkable oceanfront. The wide beach here is part of a protected coastline where low-rise charm replaces the high-rise skyline found just to the south.

Anglin's Fishing Pier

The Anglin's Fishing Pier reaching into the frame is a beloved local landmark, drawing anglers, strollers and visitors to its weathered wooden deck. Originally built in the 1940s, it remains a hub of the town's coastal life and a magnet for everyone hoping to catch a view of the open Atlantic.

A World-Class Snorkeling Reef

Just offshore lies one of the only living coral reefs accessible directly from a beach in the continental United States. Designated a Snorkel Trail, the shallow reef draws swimmers and divers who can wade out from the sand to explore tropical marine life only steps from the shore.

The View From the Camera

From this vantage point you can follow the curve of the Atlantic horizon, watch the surf wash over the firm sand, and see the silhouette of the pier against the open water. It is a window onto the everyday rhythm of a quintessential Florida beach.