PROFILE / Fort Lauderdale’s hidden gem, North Beach Village

Located a block from the ocean and the luxe hotels on A1A, North Beach Village is a forgotten Fort Lauderdale, a strolling, biking and relaxing neighborhood, dotted by a unique repository of the city’s signature, “Mad Men”-era mid-century modern architecture. Its centerpiece is architect Charles McKirahan’s iconic, neon-splashed Birch Tower.

But the area, bordered by Breakers Avenue between Bayshore Drive and Vistamar Street, also has evolved into an interesting date-night destination of boutique hotels, diverse dining options and Wine Garden, one of South Florida’s great hidden wine bars. READ MORE >>>