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Dive into Fun with an Excursion to Sailboat Bend in Fort Lauderdale

If you’re looking for delicious dining, thrilling nightlife, or fun family activities, you’ll want to check out Sailboat Bend in Fort Lauderdale . This up-and-coming neighborhood really has it all. Read on to discover some of our favorite spots and must-sees and dos in Sailboat Bend.

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Start your day right at OB House . OB House & Oven Baked Pancake Company serves up made-from-scratch breakfast with offerings like oven-baked pancakes, made-to-order breakfast sandwiches (made from scratch fresh buttermilk biscuits), and heavenly omelets. You’ll enjoy this spot so much; you might even stop back for lunch!

Local tip: OB House is takeout only. So, you can scoop up your to-go order and enjoy it back at your Fort Lauderdale rental or enjoy it in the OB outdoor garden.

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The Chimney House

This neighborhood restaurant inside a 1924 historic home supplies Latin fusion in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy flavors from “Peru, Colombia, Argentina, Spain, and Guatemala with a high emphasis on quality ingredients.” Our favorites include the Wild-Caught Argentinian Red Shrimp and the Arroz Marinero. Pair them with one of their famous, House-made Sangria or go for our personal favorite, the jalapeńo Infused Margarita.

Local tip: The Chimney House is an excellent option for people who are looking for a delicious experience before a show at the Broward Center .

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If you’re in the mood for day-drinking, live music, or nightlife, Backyard is for you! This outdoor/indoor concept offers DJs, live performers, and refreshing drinks.

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The Museum of Discovery and Science

Whether you’re interested in the science world, or the Wine Spirits and Culinary Celebration is more your speed, the Museum of Discovery and Science has something for everyone. Don’t miss the permanent exhibits Prehistoric Florida , Otters at Play , and Dino Dana Adventures !

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Sail around Fort Lauderdale with Amanzi Charters ! From paddleboards to Sunset Cruises, Amanzi Charters does it all. Call or click to reserve, and then head to the docks at Esplanade Park to begin your fun.

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After a fun day of exploring the countless Sailboat Bend things to do, it’s time to get a good night’s rest. One of our private, luxurious vacation rentals in the heart of Fort Lauderdale is a perfect choice! No matter which you choose, you’ll be just around the corner from all of the best  activities and attractions in Fort Lauderdale . Each of  our rentals  includes  premium amenities  and a set of personalized  services  you won’t find anywhere else in the area!

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Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts emerged from an effort to create an affordable mixed-use facility that would preserve and restore the Historic West Side School—one of Fort Lauderdale’s four original school buildings. About a mile west of downtown Fort Lauderdale, the redevelopment now provides 37 units of affordable live/work space for creatives and their families and a spectacular three-story community room where artists hold meetings, exhibitions, lectures, and other events. Next door, the renovated Historic West Side School serves as a home for the Broward County Historical Commission. 

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Architect: Zyscovich Architects

Community Partner: Broward County Cultural Division; Broward County Historical Commission

Funders: Bank Atlantic Foundation; David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation, Inc.; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

Financial Partners: Broward County Board of Commissioners; Broward County Cultural Division; Broward County Housing Finance Authority; Citibank Community Development; City of Fort Lauderdale; RBC- Apollo Equity Partners; RBC Dain Rauscher; Raymond James

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Sailboat Bend, the city’s only residential historic district, no longer wants its historic designation.

Rules meant to preserve some of the city’s earliest homes are devastating the neighborhood and scaring away developers, critics say.

The restrictions “have blighted Sailboat Bend with boarded-up homes” that in effect are being demolished “by neglect – or more specifically – by frustration,” says Sailboat Bend Civic Association President Mary Hughes.

Sailboat Bend is a mix of closely spaced homes and apartments along narrow streets amid lush native vegetation. Along with riverfront residences, richly restored historic homes and newer condominiums, the area has many single-story multiplex apartment units in various states of repair and small, quaint homes in what was one of the city’s first working-class neighborhoods.

The civic association recently voted 25-3 to request the city abolish the 21-year-old Sailboat Bend Historic District, which is bordered by the New River on the south and west, Broward Boulevard on the north and Southwest Seventh Avenue on the east.

Such an action would be extremely rare, said Dave Baber, Broward County ‘s historic preservation coordinator, who had never heard of a similar district being abolished in his 36 years in the field.

The association is still in favor of giving protection to individual homes deemed historically worthy, but it doesn’t like the blanket approach that puts restrictions on all properties.

“We beg you that since the vast majority of the structures in Sailboat Bend are not historic in any way, please do not force the entire neighborhood to continue to be hijacked by [these] regulations,” Hughes told commissioners this week.

The association’s action has stirred up controversy in the neighborhood, with supporters of the historic district saying it’s not just about the buildings but the character of the neighborhood.

Resident Paul Boggess said the historic designation saved Sailboat Bend in the 1990s.

“That neighborhood was a complete disaster at that time,” said Boggess, recalling a time when drug dealing and prostitution were prevalent. “If we continue tearing down some of these old structures, we are not giving our future generations the history that it deserves.”

Mayor Jack Seiler said it would be a “sad day” if the city were to oblige the association’s request , which the commission will consider. He thinks changes can be made to the regulations that can address Sailboat Bend’s concerns without ditching the larger historic preservation goals. Commissioners are in the middle of revamping historic preservation regulations.

“I think the vote of the Sailboat Bend Civic Association was in direct reaction to our inability to deal with development and redevelopment in that district,” Seiler said. “Instead of creating a system where others can succeed and prosper, we’ve dragged down a whole area.”

Abolition proponents have seen other near-downtown neighborhoods improve and prosper during the boom years of the early 2000s, something they say eluded Sailboat Bend. Potential buyers don’t want to risk facing a bureaucratic nightmare, they say, uncertain of what will be required and how much it will cost.

“I’ve seen [the historic designation] evolve into a very constrictive and restrictive ordinance that has really set the neighborhood back,” Sailboat Bend resident Don Wilkin said. “When other neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale have moved forward, Sailboat Bend has stagnated.”

Wilkin is one of those who has tangled with the regulations. His 1972 home is one of the non-historic ones. Yet when he added a small cottage on his property a couple of years ago, he said he wasn’t allowed to match his house’s siding, but had to use a different material that met the district’s guidelines.

Wilkin said others haven’t been allowed to build two-story additions that they were told would be out of character with nearby one-story homes. He said renovations are being done without permits by some property owners who don’t want to go before the city’s Historic Preservation Board.

Thirty-year resident Richard Locke, who supports the historic district, said Sailboat Bend can’t match some of the downtown’s more exclusive neighborhoods because that’s just not part of its historical DNA, which includes all social classes.

“They don’t like living next to derelicts like me, because it reduces their property values,” Locke said. “We are derelicts, we are jacks of all trades in the center of Sailboat Bend and we have been there for a hundred years.”

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Fort Lauderdale is a charming resort in the heart of Florida. Travelers often call it the “American Venice” due to the multiple water channels that run through the city. Also, it boasts green parks, wide beaches, and entertainment for every taste. However, the cultural and historical sights of the city deserve special attention.

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Fort Lauderdale began its journey in early 1838 when the military built a fortification on the banks of the New River . A few months later the fort was destroyed and the area was uninhabited for a long time. Then, in 1911, the settlement itself was officially founded.

For more than 100 years, the city has experienced many ups and downs. As a result, numerous events from its history are forever imprinted in local attractions. So, want to take a journey through Fort Lauderdale’s rich past? Then pay attention to the following attractions on your next trip to the city!

Las Olas Boulevard

As the main city’s east-west thoroughfare, Las Olas Boulevard stretches for 2.5 miles and takes you back to the origins of the city. It appeared in 1917 and at first looked like a dirt road connecting the upper and lower parts of the settlement. However, over the years, Las Olas Boulevard has evolved into a modern and shop-filled street where you will enjoy strolling.

If traveling with your family, we recommend that you rent a 12 seater car to travel freely around the area. You can pick up a 12 passenger van rental in Fort Lauderdale and thus guarantee a safe ride for the crowd. Moreover, Las Olas Boulevard offers a multitude of street and private parking spaces to leave your car rental.

The street itself looks fantastic because of the island with palm trees growing in a row. Also, an indispensable attribute of this area is the hundreds of boutiques and stores dotted along the roadway. And if you want to grab a bite to eat, head to the local atmospheric restaurants and cafes favored by travelers from all over the world.

By the way, the boulevard is an excellent intermediate point for visiting the Museum of Science and the Riverwalk located nearby. Therefore, you can diversify your shopping and dining tour with a great sightseeing experience.

Address: Las Olas Blvd

Working hours: 24/7

Admission: free

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

Exploring the local historical societies is an excellent way to look into a city’s past, and Bonnet House Museum & Gardens gives you that opportunity. The history of the house began in 1919 when a wealthy resident gave a 45-acre piece of land to his daughter Helen as a wedding gift. Two years later, she and her husband began construction, but in 1925 it was halted due to Helene’s death. Later, the house was completed by a new family who happily lived there until 1984. After that, the owners gave it to the Trust for Historic Preservation as a donation.

Now, Bonnet House is a museum with a garden that reveals the life of the 80s. We recommend that you visit this place to admire the elegance of its interior. Past lodgers were artists, and this has left a mark on the decoration of the walls, ceilings, furniture, and other parts of the building. Also, the garden around the house offers cozy shady alleys and benches where you can relax surrounded by greenery.

Address: 900 N Birch Rd

Working hours: Tuesday-Friday 11am-3pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm, Monday is closed

Admission: adults $25/person, kids 6-18 $8/person, kids under 6 free of charge

Hugh Taylor Birch Park

The history of the park began in the 19th century when the resident bought a piece of the barrier island. The Tequesta Indians were its first visitors, and then in 1839, the soldiers of the Second Seminole War lived there. By the way, the park witnessed the construction of a fort, which 63 years later gave the name to a new city called Fort Lauderdale.

At the beginning of its existence, the park had a sandy soil structure unsuitable for growing plants. However, it’s now full of vegetation, including palm trees, bushes, and green grassy areas. In addition, you will find a lake in the middle, offering extensive kayaking and boating opportunities.

Hugh Taylor Birch Park offers a refined open-air setting on the coast. Tourists visit it for fresh air, picnics, and leisurely walks along its scenic trails. The most famous of them is the Coastal Hammock Trail , which winds its way through the rainforest and leads to a beautiful pier. Also, you’ll be happy to explore its rich ecosystem with turtles, opossums, gray squirrels, and marsh rabbits.

One more popular local activity is bird watching. The park is home to over 180 species of wading birds, including ducks, and hawks. In general, a visit to this place gives you the opportunity to touch the history of the formation of the city and relax in the midst of nature. Many travelers consider it a hidden gem, and it really is.

Address: 3109 E Sunrise Blvd

Working hours: Monday-Sunday 8am-6.30pm

Admission: $6/car plus $4/person in a car, $1/pedestrian

The Sailboat Bend Historic District

Located in the southwestern part of the city, this historic downtown district consists of over 650 one-story buildings with Mission, Bungalow, and Mediterranean Revival details. It began to take shape at the beginning of the 20th century, and the finishing touches were put on in the 1950s.

The main highlights of this area are the West Side Fire Station, the Swing Bridge, and the West Side School, which captivate with their iconic appearance. Simple houses with elements of those years are also worth exploring. While walking through the Sailboat Bend Historic District, you may even feel like you are in the past. In general, this area is a prime example of what the first houses and communities in the city looked like.

Address: Sailboat Bend

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Historic Stranahan House Museum

Want to see the very first residential building in Fort Lauderdale? Head to the Stranahan Historic Museum located a 10-minute walk from Las Olas Boulevard. It appeared on that site in 1901 as a community hall and trading post. Then, it was converted into an apartment building, where Frank Stranahan lived with his wife.

After the last of the spouses died in 1971, the house was given to the church, which then sold it to the Historical Society. From 1980 to 1985, it underwent renovation and was presented to the public in its current form.

Today, you can visit it as part of a guided tour to walk through the cozy rooms and admire the life of the old. During public holidays, Stranahan House is decorated in the style of Victorian Christmas and looks even more impressive.

Address: 335 SE 6th Ave

Working hours: depending on the tour

Admission: adults $12/person, students $7/person

So, are you ready to dive into the past of Fort Lauderdale? Then start planning your trip and take advantage of our informative guide. If desired, you will also find many other historical sites to visit in the area!

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Alviso is located at the south end of the San Francisco Bay and the northern most point of the City of San Jose. The Guadalupe River (which drains the Santa Cruz Mountains), and Coyote Creek (which drains the Diablo Range), both travel north through Santa Clara Valley were they meet the San Francisco Bay at Alviso Slough. The marsh lands around Alviso are home to many species of birds and fish. This resource rich area provided excellent hunting and fishing for the indiginous Tamien people.

Ygnacio Alviso, son of Corporal Domingo Alviso, was a child when he traveled to Alta California as part of the De Anza Party. In 1775 Juan Bautista de Anza led 300 people from Tubac, in what is today Arizona, to the presidio at Monterey, to establish civil settlements in Alta California. During the Spanish and Mexican periods in California, tracts of land were granted to deserving citizens for settlement. In 1838 Governor Juan Bautista Alvarado granted Ygnacio Alviso an area of land called Rincón de los Esteros (Estuaries Corner or Estuaries Bend). This tract encompassed almost 6,353 acres of what is now known as Alviso. Founded in 1845 and incorporated in 1852, Alviso was one of the oldest towns in Santa Clara County until it was annexed by the City of San Jose in 1968.

In the mid 19th century Alviso served as the Port of San Jose and the transportation hub for the Santa Clara Valley. With access to the San Francisco Bay, steamboats traveled regularly between San Francisco and Alviso. During a tragic crossing on April 11, 1853, a boiler on the steamboat, The Jenny Lind exploded, killing 31 passengers. Until the 1890s the steamboat The Alviso started the daily trip to San Francisco at 7:30 pm and returned to Alviso the following morning at 10:00 am. In 1864 the San Francisco-San Jose Railroad, later part of the Southern Pacific Railroad, was completed, bypassing Alviso in favor of a direct line between San José and San Francisco. In the 1880s Alviso was a stop on the Newark line of Southern Pacific Railroad between San José and Oakland.

Alviso was home to several successful business ventures. Alviso Mills, founded in 1853, at its peak produced up to 300 barrels of flour a day. As wheat production in the San Joaquín Valley grew, production in the Santa Clara Valley waned in favor of fruit production, and the Alviso Mills closed in 1885. In 1906, Sai Yin Chew opened the Bayside Canning Company in Alviso. Chew and his son, Thomas Foon Chew, operated the Chinese run cannery which was known for paying generous wages and employing exclusively Chinese and Chinese Americans until the 1920s. Products canned in Alviso included spinach, asparagus, cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, pears, tomatoes, catsup, tomato sauce, hot sauce, tomato puree, fish sauce, and fruit cocktail. At its peak the Bayside Canning Company was the 3rd largest cannery in the United States. Thomas Foon Chew died in 1931 and the cannery was sold in 1936. During The Depression Alviso was uncivil and became well known for its dance halls and gambling establishments. In the 1960s and 70s a small independent boat building community called Alviso home. Later, the marshes around Alviso began being used for salt production. In a unique private and public venture, many of the salt ponds will be returned to marshes. TiVo, one of the leading digital video recorder companies, has its corporate headquarters in Alviso.

The rapid growth of the Santa Clara Valley directly contributed to the many floods in Alviso. The Guadalupe River had significant floods in 1862, 1895, 1911, 1955, 1958, 1963, 1969, 1982, 1986 and 1995. The severity and frequency of these floods led to plans and advancements in water control and treatment. In 1956 the Santa Clara County Water Pollution Control Plant was built just east of Alviso on Los Esteros Road. Upgraded in 1964 and 1979, today the plant treats up to 167,000,000 gallons of wastewater. Since 1990, Federal, State, County and City agencies have been working to control flooding along the Guadalupe River.

In 1961 and 1962 Alviso residents voted against consolidation with San Jose. Concerns about Alviso’s ability to prosper in the rapidly growing Silicon Valley and the lack of modern services supported efforts to make it part of the City of San Jose. In 1968, after over 100 years as an independent city, the residents of Alviso voted 189 to 180 to become part of San José. In exchange for consolidation, residents were to receive fire and police protection, drinking water, a library, community center, pool, park, storm drains and street paving. San Jose gained access to the shoreline, garbage dumps, and the ability to expand the sewage treatment plant. The promised municipal services were slow to arrive and led to a few lawsuits regarding services. Alviso maintains some of its 19th century way of life in Silicon Valley; for example, residents still pick up their mail at the post office on Gold Street.

Did You Know?

  • A. P. Giannini, the founder of Bank of America (originally the Bank of Italy), grew up on a family farm and attended the one-room schoolhouse in Alviso.
  • In 1891 the San Jose Watch Company opened in Alviso and closed the same day. The equipment and supplies were sold to a company in Japan that continued to make watches with the mark, “Made in San Jose.”
  • In 1956, The Zanker family sold their 1868 house to the City of San Jose to make way for the Santa Clara County Water Pollution Control Plant. In 1987 the Zanker House was moved to History Park in Kelley Park.
  • Alviso is listed as a National Historic District on the National Historic Register.

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    Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts emerged from an effort to create an affordable mixed-use facility that would preserve and restore the Historic West Side School—one of Fort Lauderdale's four original school buildings. About a mile west of downtown Fort Lauderdale, the redevelopment now provides 37 units of affordable live/work space for creatives ...

  7. Sailboat Bend Civic Association

    Sailboat Bend Civic Association, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Historic Sailboat Bend neighborhood, the only neighborhood designated as a historic district in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Please join us on...

  8. Historic Districts

    The Sailboat Bend Historic District. The Sailboat Bend District is located in the southwestern section of the City. It is the largest of the three districts and includes more than 550 buildings. It is also the oldest neighborhood in the City, dating from the early 1900s until the 1950s. The majority of the houses are small, one-story ...

  9. Sailboat Bend Explores Its Past Residents Seek Historic Status

    FORT LAUDERDALE — Sailboat Bend's history is measured in decades instead of centuries. That means Cracker-style houses of Dade County pine and carriage houses in turn-of-the-century tra…

  10. Fort Lauderdale Neighborhood Guide: Sailboat Bend

    A low-key version of downtown nightlife, Sailboat Bend has spots for both entertainment and partying. Sail back in time with the local speakeasy scene, courtesy of Stache Drinking Den and Apothecary 330. And don't miss a Broadway-worthy performance at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, from musicals to acrobatic dance acts.

  11. Sailboat Bend wants to sink its historic district

    The civic association recently voted 25-3 to request the city abolish the 21-year-old Sailboat Bend Historic District, which is bordered by the New River on the south and west, Broward Boulevard ...

  12. Vi. Historic Context and Statement of Significance

    The Sailboat Bend Historic District is the largest surviving district to reflect the evolving history of the City of Fort Lauderdale. From its earliest development characterized by a pioneering group who, through their contributions to social and economic trends, provided a foundation for subsequent ...

  13. Sailboat Bend

    The historic neighborhood of Sailboat Bend in downtown Fort Lauderdale is located just north of the Performing Arts District on the North Fork of the New River. The river is lined with amazing waterfront homes on the north side of the historic swing bridge across from the Riverside Park neighborhood.

  14. Historical Trails in Fort Lauderdale: Journey through the City's Past

    The Sailboat Bend Historic District. Located in the southwestern part of the city, this historic downtown district consists of over 650 one-story buildings with Mission, Bungalow, and Mediterranean Revival details. It began to take shape at the beginning of the 20th century, and the finishing touches were put on in the 1950s. ...

  15. Sailboat Bend

    The majority of Sailboat Bend homes were built in the 1920's to early 1930's and some are now the oldest and most important historic homes in Broward County. Sailboat bend is also known for its "swing bridge", a 169 ft. bridge was constructed in 1922 and is one of the few of its kind left in Florida. It opens by swinging from side to side.

  16. SECTION 47-17.

    A. SBHD - Sailboat Bend Historic District is intended to provide additional guidelines for the review of an application for a certificate of appropriateness for buildings and structures within the SBHD. A study was conducted of the building materials, surfaces, textures and design of buildings and structures which exemplify the historic character of the SBHD neighborhood.

  17. Historic Areas & Districts

    The River Street City Landmark Historic District HD96-107, listed under the theme of Architecture and Shelter for the Horticulture period (1870-1918), is located east of N. River Street with the Guadalupe River on the west, N. Almaden Boulevard and State Highway 87 on the east, W. Julian Street on the north, and the River Park and tennis courts ...

  18. SAILBOAT BEND HISTORIC DISTRICT -PROPOSED UPDATES

    • "Sailboat Bend is the oldest extant working‐class community in Fort Lauderdale, perhaps in South Florida, with the majority of pre‐1940 residences dating from 1900‐1925, a pioneer settlement history going back to 1780."

  19. History of Alviso

    Alviso is listed as a National Historic District on the National Historic Register. San Jose City Landmarks. Bayside Canning Company (1906) on Hope Street; Wade House (c. 1855) & H.G. Wade Warehouse (c. 1860) on El Dorado Street; Old City Hall & Firehouse (c. 1933) on Taylor Street; Tilden Residence (1860) & Grocery Store (c. 1887) on Elizabeth ...

  20. National Register #91000560: Mariposa Town Historic District ...

    Mariposa. The Mariposa Town Historic District is associated with the development of mining, industry and commerce in Mariposa County. It was owned John C. Fremont, a major figure in the exploration of the West and a prominent figure in local and state politics. The district contains sixty-three historic buildings which are among the oldest in ...

  21. Resurvey of the Sailboat Bend Historic District Frequently Asked Questions

    An updated survey of the Sailboat Bend Historic District (SBHD) was conducted to identify any changes that have occurred in the district since the last Architectural Resource Survey was completed in 2009. It is typical to reassess historic districts periodically, usually every ten years, to maintain an inventory of designated historic resources, as

  22. San Jose's downtown Historic District

    San Jose downtown. As Santa Clara Valley's mercantile and financial center for the past 100 years, San Jose's downtown historic commercial district is significant both from a historic and an architectural perspective. The district includes buildings dating from the 1870s, reflecting the emergence of the American city; buildings from the 1890s ...

  23. Sailboat Bend Historic District Overview of Proposed Ordinance Updates

    SAILBOAT BEND HISTORIC DISTRICT -PROPOSED UPDATES In 2019, several updates to the primary Historic Preservation Ordinance were approved that streamlined review processes including the ability for staff to provide additional reviews of proposed alterations at an administrative level. PROPOSED PROCESS UPDATES IN THE SAILBOAT BEND HISTORIC DISTRICT: