| Florida has a Clean Beaches Council that grades | | | | shops, restaurants, nightclubs and the like, present |
| beaches as per a few criteria. Twenty two | | | | avenues for enjoying time on the beach. |
| parameters are tested and compared for grading. | | | | The natural coral reef system is one of the most |
| Some of these criteria are periodic water quality | | | | attractive features of Fort Lauderdale's beaches. |
| tests, easy access to emergency care, environment | | | | Face to face with such natural wonders tends to |
| preservation and the like. Beaches that meet all the | | | | leave one speechless. |
| twenty two criteria are designated as "Blue Wave | | | | In 1986 Fort Lauderdale beach was renovated at a |
| Beaches." Fort Lauderdale Beach, Dania Beach, | | | | cost of $26 million. A complete redesign of coastal |
| Deerfield Beach, Hollywood Beach, and Pompano | | | | roadway A1A, the elimination of diagonal beach front |
| Beach are all certified "Blue Wave Beaches." | | | | parking, the addition of landscaped medians, pullout |
| Lauderdale- By-The-Sea is a pristine town located | | | | lanes, bicycle lanes, new traffic signals, brick paved |
| just across the Intracoastal Waterway. Its clean and | | | | pedestrian crosswalks, expanded sidewalks and a |
| quiet beach is good for relaxation. Access to good | | | | pedestrian beachfront promenade made a lot of |
| restaurants takes care of necessities. | | | | difference. These changes made Fort Lauderdale |
| The Northern Beach Area is located between | | | | beach more attractive and convenient for tourists. |
| Oakland Park Boulevard and Sunrise Boulevard. This is | | | | During this renovation a beach wavewall was |
| mainly a quiet area and is a favorite spot for treks, | | | | constructed. This is a flowing swirling beachwall that |
| picnics and the like. There is an underground pathway | | | | extends over a distance of two miles. This wavewall |
| beneath the A1A to this beach. | | | | brings hordes of curious onlookers thronging to Fort |
| The South Beach Area is the more active portion of | | | | Lauderdale beach. |
| Fort Lauderdale beaches. Numerous beachfront | | | | |