Fort Lauderdale is on the Southeast Florida coast nestled against the shore of the Atlantic ocean. The city is equidistant between Miami and Palm Beach, and is famous for the Spring Break party scene. But Fort Lauderdale is also a great destination for a family vacation, with a clean beautiful beach and plenty of activities for everyone in the family to do. The city has 20 miles of Atlantic coastline and the Intracoastal Waterway snakes throughout the city, offering plenty of waterways for boat enthusiasts to explore.