Most of life in Fort Lauderdale revolves around its 7-mile-long spectacular golden sand beach. Lined by a popular and always lively boardwalk, it is the place to hang out, people-watch, or take your dog for a walk. There are several spots on the beach designated for dogs. Residents can purchase an annual permit for their use and visitors can pay for a weekend permit. At Canine Beach, north of Sunrise Boulevard on A1A , near 1269 North Fort Lauderdale, dogs are allowed on the sand between November and March from 3 pm to 7 pm and from April to October from 3 pm to 9 pm. At A1A Dog Walking beach, on the west side of A1A, from Sunrise Boulevard south to the intersection of Seabreeze and Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevards, you can walk your dog on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, April to October from 3 pm to 9 pm and November to March from 3 pm to 7 pm. Dogs are allowed on the west side of A1A north of Sunrise Boulevard all day. At Riverwalk Linear Park, 20 N. New River Drive, from S.W. 5th to S.E. 2nd Avenues in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, dogs are allowed every day, all day, without fees.
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