I really loved being here — the turquoise waters off the coast are one of my favorite things about this area. If you want more of a party vibe, go to Miami Beach, but the quiet and comfortable area in Fort-Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is so relaxing and beautiful.
On Las Olas Boulevard, there are a lot of art galleries and shops, and eateries, nearby the NSU Art Museum. ABRA Gallery has paintings by Star Mortezavi and Hessam Abrishami, and several other Iranian painters.
A couple fun things to do while sightseeing was seeing the Anna Sui exhibition at the NSU Museum, which also had some paintings and photographs worth seeing in their galleries, and the Bonnet House, which features paintings and art collections by the Bartlett’s in the studio and house.
The blue waters off the coast of Miami Beach were stunning, as was the sparkling white sand, although honestly, it was more beautiful in the quiet areas of the beach.
Painting by Star Mortezavi in the ABRA Gallery
Paintings from New River Fine Art Gallery, down the boulevard
The beach at Fort Lauderdale
Near the pier in Fort Lauderdale
Morning sunrise at the beach in Fort Lauderdale by the sea
Pelicans, over the shoreline
Anna Sui’s exhibition at the NSU Art Museum, featuring samples from collections over the decades
The Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
The Pier 
Key Biscayne lighthouse
