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North Beach Village By Melissa Puppo
Tucked away just steps from the beach lies one of Fort Lauderdale’s most quintessential neighborhoods. North Beach Village (NBV) spans 1.5 miles from Vistamar Street south to Riomar Street, stretching west to the Intracoastal. Anchored by Breakers Avenue, NBV features a collection of mid-century hotels and resorts plus endless options for shopping, relaxing, and grabbing a bite. Whether you plan to visit for a day or a weekend, check out our list of NBV-based must-dos and can’t-misses.
Clockwise from above: The Goodland is NBV’s newest boutique hotel and features an airy, minimalist design and two pools.
CHECK IN There are plenty of high-rises and swanky hotels to choose from, but bask in the splendor of boutique bliss at North Beach Village’s latest property: The Kimpton Goodland Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach. This chic outpost (only 96 rooms) was once home to The Escape and has since received a modern facelift, with coastal touches and an indoor-outdoor floorplan that creates an airy vibe. Guests looking to cool off can choose from two pools—the relaxing courtyard pool or the rooftop pool, where DJs spin, cocktails are aplenty, and views of downtown and the Intracoastal beckon. Prefer a dip in the ocean? Pick up a beach chair before hitting the sand or a bicycle to explore around town. (goodlandhotelftlauderdale.com)
SHOP LOCAL
Get your bowl on at Grateful Juice Bar.
FUEL UP After soaking in the sunshine, hit up Grateful Juice Bar, which opened in September. Owner Tom McManus says the outpost offers something that was missing in NBV, with a menu focused on organic and fresh offerings— think smoothies, acai bowls, and juices made from scratch, plus bites with a bit more substance like bagels and wraps. “Our place is the best to chill while drinking a smoothie or to sit while using your laptop and enjoying an acai bowl or salmon toast,” says McManus. Even better? Locals are privy to a year-round discount. (gratefuljuice.com) 20
Get your shopping on at The Village Shoppe. Owner Brandi Thostenson originally moved to South Florida to tout her bikini line and settled in NBV, where she opened her shop in 2018. After selling through her own designs, she expanded her offerings to include clothing, accessories, home goods, and gifts from small business owners. “Our shop is very eclectic,” shares Thostenson. “Our brands are sourced from all over the world, and most of our lines are curated by small businesses and designers. We really try to find a lot of one-of-a-kind pieces that people can bring home to their families and friends as gifts and nontraPeruse boho-chic ditional souvenirs.” (instagram. styles inside The Village Shoppe. com/villageshoppenbv)
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