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.
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 | 6,252 |
| Density | 1800.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 33308 |
| Area Code | 954, 754 |
| County Seat | Fort Lauderdale |
Lauderdale By The Sea occupies a narrow ribbon of land where the subtropical air hangs heavy and sweet against the salt-sprayed coast. 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 Atlantic horizon stretches wide and blue, offering a constant, rhythmic pulse to the tides that wash onto the sand. Inland, the landscape softens toward the gentle flow of Cypress Creek Canal, located only two miles away. Travelers often find peace wandering through Washingtonia Park, a verdant space that sits right at the edge of the dunes. A short distance further, the quiet surface of Cypress Lake reflects the expansive sky, providing a sanctuary for local birds. Even the distant currents of Hillsboro Inlet shape the maritime character of this place, whispering of the deep water that lies just five miles to the north.
Development in Lauderdale By The Sea emerged from a desire to maintain a modest scale amidst the rapid expansion of the surrounding region. Early residents favored small-scale commerce, establishing a local economy that relies heavily on the hospitality of visitors and the steady flow of seasonal trade. Industries here have long been tied to the water, with fishing and small-scale maritime services supporting the livelihoods of those who call this coast home. While larger urban centers sprawl nearby, the commercial heart of Lauderdale By The Sea remains focused on independent businesses and low-rise architecture that respects the sun-drenched horizon. The history of the area is written in the shifting sands and the enduring preference for a life lived at a slower, more deliberate pace. Prosperity here is measured not by towering steel, but by the ability to preserve a sense of openness and accessibility for all who arrive.
The cultural character of Lauderdale By The Sea is defined by a lingering mid-century aesthetic that values simplicity and the quiet camaraderie of a seaside village. Landmarks like the local fishing pier serve as the gravitational center for social life, where the orange glow of dusk often catches the faces of neighbors and travelers alike. Famous figures such as the legendary singer Connie Francis have found a home here, drawn to the unpretentious nature of the environment. Community events often spill out into the streets, celebrating the climate and the proximity to the ocean with a warmth that feels genuine and unforced. Every year, residents organize gatherings that highlight the unique blend of Caribbean influence and traditional coastal living. Life in Lauderdale By The Sea moves with the tides, allowing for a deep connection between the people and the natural rhythms of the shore.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lauderdale By The Sea, Florida. Coordinates: 26.192028, -80.096433. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Lauderdale By The Sea includes the ZIP code (33308), telephone area code (954, 754), county seat of Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |