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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Florida Map

Explore Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida

How to Use This Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Florida or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
State	Florida (FL)
County	Broward County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	26.192028
Longitude	-80.096433
Population	6,198
Density	2728.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	33308
Area Code	954, 754
County Seat	Fort Lauderdale
School District	Broward County School District

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About Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a locality in Broward County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,198. The population density is 2728.7 people per km². Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is located at 26.1920°N, 80.0964°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 33308.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea stretches across a narrow strip of land where the Atlantic tides press firmly against the white sand of its eastern edge. It lies 2.6 miles east-northeast of Oakland Park, FL (from Oakland Park, FL: bearing 58°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north-northeast of Fort Lauderdale. The air here carries a persistent, salt-heavy humidity that softens the edges of the afternoon light as it filters through the swaying fronds of local palms. Though the terrain remains flat and low, the proximity to the coast defines every aspect of the horizon. Residents often find respite in the quiet greenery of Washingtonia Park, a small oasis that offers a verdant counterpoint to the expansive blue of the open water. To the west, the landscape transitions toward the inland reaches, where the Cypress Creek Canal flows steadily toward its destination, and the quiet waters of Cypress Lake provide a reflective surface for the migrating birds.

Development in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea grew from the slow, deliberate expansion of coastal trade and the seasonal arrival of those seeking warmth during the bitter northern winters. Local commerce remains anchored in the rhythms of the sea, with small-scale hospitality and independent storefronts forming the backbone of the economy. Fishing boats have long utilized the maritime access provided by the distant Hillsboro Inlet, which serves as a vital artery for vessels navigating the coast. The architecture reflects a history of adaptation, favoring low-slung structures that withstand the subtropical gales and allow the ocean breeze to circulate freely. Over the decades, the area has maintained a measured pace of industry, avoiding the frantic vertical climb of larger neighbors in favor of a more grounded, pedestrian approach to daily life.

Cultural life in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea centers on the plaza and the pier, where the community gathers to watch the sun dip below the western horizon. The atmosphere is defined by a casual, unpretentious spirit, where the lines between visitor and permanent resident blur under the weight of the summer heat. While the locality does not house sprawling monuments, the presence of the coast itself acts as a landmark that dictates the flow of human movement. Concerts and festivals occasionally enliven the public spaces, drawing a diverse crowd that appreciates the unhurried nature of the shoreline. Among those who have spent time in this region, the musician Connie Francis stands out as a notable figure who found a connection to the area's particular brand of coastal tranquility. The sensory experience of living here remains defined by the constant, rhythmic pulse of the surf and the cooling influence of the trade winds.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bayview Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 230° SW
Landings Entranceway (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 280° W
SS Copenhagen Underwater Archaeological Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 1.1 mi, 035° NE
Athletic Hall of Fame (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 296° NW
Spiher Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 2.4 mi, 238° SW
Sunrise Paddleboards (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 209° SW
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 2.7 mi, 188° S
Oakland Park Athletic Complex-East (Local Recreation) — 2.9 mi, 246° SW
Silver Thatch Mounted Beach Patrol (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 006° N
Xtreme Action Park (Theme Park) — 3.5 mi, 270° W
Claudia Castillo Art Studio (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 227° SW
Flyboard Fort Lauderdale (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 199° S
ArtServe Gallery (Arts Centre) — 4.4 mi, 209° SW
The Barefoot Mailman (Public Artwork) — 4.7 mi, 012° N
Hillsboro Inlet Light (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 012° N
Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 012° N
MAC Art Galleries (Gallery) — 4.8 mi, 214° SW
The Art Bloc (Gallery) — 4.9 mi, 214° SW
Las Olas Beach (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 186° S
Jungle Queen Riverboat (Viewpoint) — 5.6 mi, 186° S
Historic Stranahan House Museum (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 207° SW
Wynmoor Theater (Cinema) — 5.8 mi, 310° NW
Autonation IMAX (Cinema) — 5.9 mi, 213° SW
John U. Lloyd Beach State Park (State Park) — 6.9 mi, 186° S
Creation Science Museum (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 343° N
Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.5 mi, 270° W
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.3 mi, 321° NW · 149k acres
Biscayne National Park (National Park) — 36.3 mi, 188° S · 346k acres
Everglades National Park (National Park) — 46.6 mi, 230° SW · 3.0M acres

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