the fort lauderdale scene

Bars & Dance Clubs

Bill's Filling Station - Neighborhood Style Bar, Across from Wilton Shops
   (954) 567-5978 • 2209 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
The Black Banana Nightclub - Gay Hip Hop
   (954) 779-6030 • 6890 N. Powerline Rd.
Boardwalk- "Lapdance" Bar
   (954) 463-6969 • 1721 N. Andrews Ave.
Boom - Video Bar + Dance Floor, in Wilton Shops
   (954) 630-3556 • 2232 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Corner Pub – Neighborhood Bar
   (954) 564-7335 • 1915 N. Andrews Ave., Wilton Manors
Cubby Hole, The - Leather Bar
   (954) 728-9001 • 823 N Federal Hwy
Dudes - Dancer/Piano Bar
   (954) 568-7777 • 3270 NE 33rd St.
Georgie's Alibi - Video Bar, in Wilton Shops
   (954) 565-2526 • 2266 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Lips - The Ultimate In Drag Dining
   (954) 567-0987 • 1421 E. Oakland Pk. Blvd.
Mona's - Neighborhood Bar
   (954) 525-6662 • 502 E Sunrise Blvd.
Ramrod - Leather Bar
   (954) 763-8219 • 1508 NE 4th Ave.
Scandals - Country-Western Bar, Gay Two-Stepping
   (954) 567-2432 • 3073 NE 6th Ave.
Sidelines Sports Bar -Sports Bar/Pool Hall
   (954) 563-8001 • 2031 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Slammer - Sex Club
   (954) 524-2625 • 321 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Steel Video Lounge & Dance Club - Cruise/Dance Bar
   (954) 522-9985 • 1951 NW 9th Ave (Powerline Rd.)
Torpedo Bar - After-Hours Dance Bar, Open to 4 AM
   (954) 587-2500 • 2839 W. Broward Blvd.
Trixies - Show Bar, in Hollywood
   (954) 923-9322 • 600 S. Dixie Hwy, Hollywood
Voodoo Lounge - Sunday Only
   (954) 522-0733 • 111 SW 2nd Ave.

Beaches + Sights

FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH - A1A, From Commercial Blvd. to Las Olas Blvd.
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Sebastian Street Beach (Where the Boys Are) - A1A at Sebastian Street

John U. Lloyd Beach State Park - AIA in Dania Beach
Haulover Beach - AIA, 158th St. to 110th St. (Approximately), Miami Beach.
Nude Bathing in Designated Areas.
South Beach – AIA, 23rd St. to 1st St., Miami Beach.

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park – Biking, Canoeing, Nature Trails, Picnicking, and Beach Access; 3 Minutes from guesthouse.
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens – Historic Lauderdale Estate, as seen on Martha Stewart; 3 minutes from guesthouse.

DINING

Bona Restaurant - Italian and pizza
(954) 565-7222 • 2468 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors
Casablanca – Lunch, Dinner
   (954) 764-3500 • A1A at Alhambra St. (Beachside)
Cheesecake Factory - Big Menu, Big Portions + People Watching on Las Olas
   (954) 463-1999 • 600 E Las Olas Blvd
Floridian - Diner Food, 24 Hours
   (954) 463-4041 • 1410 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Galanga- Upscale Thai With a Touch of Glamour
   (954) 202-0000 • 2389 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Hi-Life Cafe - Delightful, Upscale Dining in a Pretty Room
   (954) 563-1395 • 3000 N Federal Hwy
Pizza Fusion - Outstanding, All-Organic Pizzas + More
   (954)-358-5353 • 1013 N Federal Hwy (Opposite Gateway Theater)
Rendezvous French Bistro - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, 7 Days
   (954) 563-2228 • 1576 E Oakland Park Blvd.
The River House – Elegant, Classic, Riverfront Dining, Downtown ($$$)
   (954) 525-7661 • 301 SW 3rd Ave.
Siam Cuisine - Traditional Thai Cuisine
   (954) 564-3411 • 2010 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Simply Delish - Neighborhood Cafe
   (954) 565-8646 • 2287 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Tropics - Restaurant & Lounge; Major Brunch Buffet
   (954) 537-6000 • 2000 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
The Usual Place - Excellent, Reasonable Italian
   (954) 564-1533 • 3045 N Federal Hwy (SW corner of Federal + Oakland)

BOY-WATCHING

Gelato Station - Fresh-Made Gelato + Sorbet; Open Late
(954) 567-5930 • 2031 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Humpy's PIzza - Fresh Pizzas, Paninis, + Salads, in Wilton Shops
(954) 566-2722 • 2244 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Java Boys – Cafe, Snacks, Videos, Free Wi-Fi, in Wilton Shops
   (954) 564-8828 • 2230 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
One Tea Lounge - Teas, Lounging, and Southeast Asian Bites, Free Wi-Fi
   (954) 563-2266 • 2037 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Rosies - Outside Bar + Casual Restaurant
   (954) 567-1320 • 2449 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Stork's Cafe - Outdoor Sweets, Snacks, Wraps, Salads; Midnite Daily (Wilton Manors)
   (954) 567-3220 • 2505 NE 15th Ave., Wilton Manors
   (954) 522-4670 • 1109 East Las Olas Blvd, Downtown
What's the Scoop? - More Yummy Gelato, Near Five Points
   (954) 566-5853 • 2378 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors

SHOPPING, Gifts, wellness, & Services

78º SPA - Skilled Massage + Spa Services. 2153 Wilton Drive (954) 630-1444
Audace - High-End Underwear + More. 2031B Wilton Drive (954) 565-5536
Ball – Swimwear, Sandals, Beach Gear. 2230 Wilton Dr, Wilton Shops (954) 537-4120
Gay Mart - 2240 Wilton Dr, Wilton Shops (954) 630-0360
Galleria Mall - Upscale Shopping Just a Stroll From Your Room (954) 564-1015
Gateway Movie Theater - What's On This Week (954) 763-7994
J. Miles - Tanks, Tees, Shorts + More 721 E Broward Blvd. (954) 463-3988
LeatherWerks - 1226 NE 4th Ave (954) 761-1236
Pride Factory - Gay Shopping Heaven 850 NE 13th St. (954) 524-5050
Richard's Hair Studio - Handsome Grooming by Handsome Stylists; Massage
2215 Wilton Drive (954) 630-1671
Sawgrass Mills - Outlet Shopping, Out West 12801 W Sunrise Blvd (954) 846-2350
Steven's Scuba - Private/Semi-Private, Professional SCUBA Lessons (954) 568-1202
To The Moon - Gourmet Gifts + Kooky Retro Candy 2205 Wilton Drive (954) 564-2987
Out of the Closet - Chic Thrift Store Benefitting the HIV Community
2097 Wilton Drive (954) 358-5580
Walgreens - Pharmacy, Groceries, Sundries: 24 Hours, Close to Guest House
2355 NE 26th St (at Federal Hwy), Coral Ridge (954) 561-3880

Gyms

Bally Total Fitness – 965 E Commercial Blvd (954) 491-9196
Club Fort Lauderdale - 110 NW 5th Ave (954) 525-3344
Downtown Gym & Fitness – 713 E Broward Blvd (954) 462-7669
Firm Fitness Center – 928 N Federal Hwy (954) 767-6277
Gold’s Gym – 1427 E Commercial Blvd (954) 491-4653
LA Fitness – 3825 Federal Hwy (954) 567-2727
Main Street Gym – ASK ABOUT DISCOUNT PASSES FOR CORAL REEF GUESTS
2270 Wilton Drive, Wilton Shops (954)563-2655

FAMILY, FRIENDS, RESOURCES

411 Magazine - Local Area Gay Club Scene
Buzz Magazine - Local Area Gay Scene
Express Gay News - Local Current Events & News
GayFLL Magazine - Thorough + Up-to-Date Local Listings
Hotspots! - Local Area Gay Club Scene
Las Olas Boulevard - Guide to Lauderdale's Downtown Thoroughfare
Mark's List - All Sorts of Local Gay Happenings + Listings
Sun-Sentinel - Lauderdale + National Mainstream News
Wilton Drive Online - Online Guide to the Shoppes and the Drive

AND MORE . . .
BentLinks.com - Gay Search Engine
Cybersocket.com - Gay Search Engine
David Magazine - Atlanta-Based Gay Magazine
Daily Slab - Eye Candy + Links
Fun Maps - Gay Travel Guide with Maps; Local Listings
Edge Ft Lauderdale - Extensive Local Listings, Happenings, News, Places
Edge U.S.A - Portal to Listings + News for Gay Meccas Around the U.S.
Gay.com - Gay Travel + More
Gay Besac - French-Language Gay Portal
Gay City News - NY and World Gay News
GayClubList.com - Worldwide Gay Portal
Gay Find - German-Language Gay Portal
Gay Fort Lauderdale - Local Listings, Dining, Real Estate, More
GaySouthFlorida.com - Local Area Gay Yellow Pages
Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Fort Lauderdale
Gay Men Seek - Personals, Searches, More
Gay Places 2 Stay - Gay Travel Guide
Gay Yellow Pages - National Listings
GayWebSearch.com - Gay Search Engine
GrayGay.com - Mature Gay Men's Directory
Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Visitor's Bureau
HX - New York City Gay Happenings
Kenneth in the 212 - Lifestyle Observations + Links
Miami New Times - Miami Cultural Happenings + News (Gay/Straight)
MyNudistSearch.com - Nudist Search
NakedConcierge.com - Nudist + Tourism Info
NEXT Magazine - New York City Gay Scene
NudistSeek.com - Nudist Search
OutInAmerica.com - National Gay Search Engine
Qplanet.com - Gay Search Engine
The Rainbow Alliance - South Florida Gay Travel Guide
TripAdvisor.com - Travel reviews
UK Gay Hotel and Travel Guide
Washington Blade - Washington, D.C.-Based Gay News