the fort lauderdale scene

Bars + Dance Clubs

Atomic - [Formerly 'Boom'] Video/Dance Bar in Wilton Shops —
   Home of Jackhammer Sunday Tea with Marc Scott
   (954) 630-3556 • 2232 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Bill's Filling Station - Neighborhood Style Bar, Across from Wilton Shops
   (954) 567-5978 • 2209 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Boardwalk- "Lapdance" Bar
   (954) 463-6969 • 1721 N. Andrews Ave.
Corner Pub – Neighborhood Bar
   (954) 564-7335 • 1915 N. Andrews Ave., Wilton Manors
Cubby Hole, The - Leather Bar
   (954) 728-9001 • 823 N Federal Hwy
Dudes - Dancer/Piano Bar
   (954) 568-7777 • 3270 NE 33rd St.
Georgie's Alibi - Video Bar, in Wilton Shops
   (954) 565-2526 • 2266 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Living Room - Sprawling, Chic, Multi-Sensory Club Experience
   (888) 992-7555 • 300 SW First Ave. (Las Olas Riverfront)
The Manor Complex - All In One: Restaurant, Lounge, Bar, Desserts, Dance Club
   (954) 566-3800 • 2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Matty's Bar on The Drive -Video Bar and Deli for Lite Bites
   (954) 564-1799 • 2426 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Naked Grape - Chic Wine Bar + Lounge, to Midnite Weekdays; 2 AM Weekends
   (954) 563-5631 • 2039 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Ramrod - Friendly Neighborhood Leather Bar
   (954) 763-8219 • 1508 NE 4th Ave.
Scandals - Country-Western Bar, Gay Two-Stepping
   (954) 567-2432 • 3073 NE 6th Ave.
Sea Monster - A Fort Lauderdale Legend Returns; Sunday Tea + More
   (954) 767- 6200 • 2 South New River Drive West (South River Front)
Sidelines Sports Bar -Sports Bar/Pool Hall
   (954) 563-8001 • 2031 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Slammer - Sex Club
   (954) 524-2625 • 321 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Torpedo Bar - After-Hours Dance Bar, Open to 4 AM
   (954) 587-2500 • 2839 W. Broward Blvd.
Voodoo Lounge - Gay Sundays
   (954) 522-0733 • 111 SW 2nd Ave.

BEACHES + SIGHTS

FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH - A1A, From Commercial Blvd. to Las Olas Blvd.
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Sebastian Street Beach (Where the Boys Are) - A1A at Sebastian Street

John U. Lloyd Beach State Park - AIA in Dania Beach
Haulover Beach - AIA, 158th St. to 110th St. (Approximately), Miami Beach.
Nude Bathing in Designated Areas.
South Beach – AIA, 23rd St. to 1st St., Miami Beach.

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park – Biking, Canoeing, Nature Trails, Picnicking, and Beach Access; 3 Minutes from guesthouse.
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens – Historic Lauderdale Estate, as seen on Martha Stewart; 3 minutes from guesthouse.

DINING

Bona Restaurant - Italian and Pizza
(954) 565-7222 • 2468 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors
Canyon – Upscale Southwestern Cuisine
   (954) 765-1950 • 1818 E. Sundrise Blvd. (Next to Gateway Theater)
Casablanca – Atmospheric Beachside Dining; Lunch, Dinner
   (954) 764-3500 • A1A at Alhambra St. (Beachside, Near Sebastian St.)
Cheesecake Factory - Big Menu, Big Portions + People Watching on Las Olas
   (954) 463-1999 • 600 E Las Olas Blvd
Floridian - Diner Food, 24 Hours
   (954) 463-4041 • 1410 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Galanga- Upscale Thai With a Touch of Glamour
   (954) 202-0000 • 2389 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Greek Islands - The Place for Greek/Mediterranean Food
   (954) 568-0008 • 3300 N. Ocean Blvd. (AIA), Ft. Lauderdale Beach
Hi-Life Cafe - Tasty, Friendly Dining in a Pretty (Gay) Space
   (954) 563-1395 • 3000 N Federal Hwy
Lips - The Ultimate In Drag Dining
   (954) 567-0987 • 1421 E. Oakland Pk. Blvd.
Pizza Fusion - Outstanding All-Organic Pizzas + More
   (954)-358-5353 • 1013 N Federal Hwy (Opposite Gateway Theater)
Rendezvous French Bistro - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, 7 Days
   (954) 563-2228 • 1576 E Oakland Park Blvd.
Rosies - Outside Bar + Casual Restaurant
   (954) 567-1320 • 2449 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Siam Cuisine - Traditional Thai Cuisine
   (954) 564-3411 • 2010 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Simply Delish - Neighborhood Cafe
   (954) 565-8646 • 2287 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Tropics - Restaurant & Lounge; Major Brunch Buffet
   (954) 537-6000 • 2000 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Zona Fresca - Fast, but Fresh, All Natural Mexican, Near Guesthouse
   (954) 566-1777 • 1635 N Federal Hwy

BOY-WATCHING . . .

Gelato Station - Fresh-Made Gelato + Sorbet; Open Late
   (954) 567-5930 • 2031 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Gelati Martini Lounge- -Restaurant, Cabaret, Brunch, + Liquor-Infused Gelato!
   (954) 537-7731 • 2037 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Humpy's PIzza - Fresh Pizzas, Paninis, + Salads, in Wilton Shops
   (954) 566-2722 • 2244 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Java Boys – Cafe, Snacks, Videos, Free Wi-Fi, in Wilton Shops
   (954) 564-8828 • 2230 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Painted PIckle - Deli, Snacks, Sweets on the Drive
   (954) 396-4244 • 2163 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Starbucks - Wilton Manors' Own Branch; Patio on 26th St.
   (954) 566-1304 • 1015 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors
Stork's Cafe - Outdoor Sweets, Wraps, Soups, Salads; Wi-Fi. 'Til Midnite, Daily
   (954) 567-3220 • 2505 NE 15th Ave., Wilton Manors

SHOPPING, GIFTS, WELLNESS, SERVICES

78º SPA - Skilled Massage + Spa Services. 2153 Wilton Drive (954) 630-1444
Ball – Swimwear, Sandals, Beach Gear. 2230 Wilton Dr, Wilton Shops (954) 537-4120
Gay Mart - 2240 Wilton Dr, Wilton Shops (954) 630-0360
Galleria Mall - Upscale Shopping Just a Stroll From Your Room (954) 564-1015
Gateway Movie Theater - What's On This Week (954) 763-7994
LeatherWerks - 501 NE 13th St. (954) 761-1236
Pride Factory - Gay Shopping Heaven 850 NE 13th St. (954) 524-5050
Richard's Hair Studio - Handsome Grooming 2215 Wilton Drive (954) 630-1671
Sawgrass Mills - Outlet Shopping, Out West 12801 W Sunrise Blvd (954) 846-2350
To The Moon - Gourmet Gifts + Kooky Retro Candy 2205 Wilton Drive (954) 564-2987
Out of the Closet - Chic Thrift Store Benefits the HIV Community
2097 Wilton Drive (954) 358-5580
Walgreens - 24-Hour Pharmacy, Groceries, Sundries; Close to Guesthouse
2355 NE 26th St (at Federal Hwy), Coral Ridge (954) 561-3880

GYMS

Bally Total Fitness – 965 E Commercial Blvd (954) 491-9196
Club Fort Lauderdale - 110 NW 5th Ave (954) 525-3344
Downtown Gym & Fitness – 713 E Broward Blvd (954) 462-7669
The Firm Fitness Center – 928 N Federal Hwy (954) 767-6277
Gold’s Gym – 1427 E Commercial Blvd (954) 491-4653
Island City Health & Fitness – 2270 Wilton Drive (at the Wilton Shops) (954) 318-3901
LA Fitness – 3825 N Federal Hwy (954) 567-2727
World Gym – 1440 N Federal Hwy (Near Guesthouse) (954) 566-4750

FAMILY, FRIENDS, RESOURCES

Edge Ft Lauderdale - Extensive Local Listings, Happenings, News, Places
Hotspots! - Local Area Gay Club Scene
Las Olas Boulevard - Guide to Lauderdale's Downtown Thoroughfare
Mark's List - All Sorts of Local Gay Happenings + Listings
New Times - Local Culture, Entertainment, Dining, News (Gay/Straight)
South Florida Gay News - "Gay News, Straight Facts" + Listings, Entertainment
Sun-Sentinel - Lauderdale + National Mainstream News

AND MORE . . .
Fun Maps - Gay Travel Guide with Maps; Local Listings
Edge U.S.A - Portal to Listings + News for Gay Meccas Around the U.S.
Gay Agenda - Gay News Resource
Gay.com - Gay Travel + More
Gay City News - NY and World Gay News
GayClubList.com - Worldwide Gay Portal
GayFLL Magazine - County-Wide Local Listings
Gay Fort Lauderdale - Local Listings, Dining, Real Estate, More
GaySouthFlorida.com - Local Area Gay Yellow Pages
Gay Places 2 Stay - Gay Travel Guide
Gay Yellow Pages - National Listings
GrayGay.com - Mature Gay Men's Directory
Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Kenneth in the 212 - Lifestyle Observations + Links
Metromix South Florida - Listings, Places, Happenings
Miami New Times - Miami Cultural Happenings + News (Gay/Straight)
MyNudistSearch.com - Mixed Straight/Gay Nudist Search
NakedConcierge.com - Gay Nudist + Tourism Info
NEXT Magazine - New York City Gay Scene
NudistSeek.com - Straight/Gay Nudist Search
The Slab - Eye Candy + Links
Steve Rothaus - Gay Happenings + News, via The Miami Herald
The Rainbow Alliance - South Florida Gay Travel Guide
UK Gay Hotel and Travel Guide