Coconut Grove vs. Fort Lauderdale: Two Waterfront Lifestyles Luxury Buyers Compare

Coconut Grove and Fort Lauderdale both trade on water access, but they deliver it differently: the Grove feels intimate and village-like, while Fort Lauderdale leans into big-water energy, events, and an easy on-off rhythm for visitors. For second-home buyers, downsizers, and primary residents who want lifestyle as much as real estate, the decision often comes down to how you want to spend an ordinary Tuesday: strolling a compact retail core, or cruising a city built around waterways.

Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Living for Yacht Owners: A Discreet Buyer’s Guide for 2026

Fort Lauderdale’s marine infrastructure, year-round yacht culture, and growing roster of branded residences are reshaping what “waterfront” means for luxury buyers. This guide focuses on the practical realities that matter most to yacht owners: ocean access, bridge clearances, marina programs, and the neighborhoods and new-construction towers positioning themselves around the city’s yachting calendar.

Bay Colony Fort Lauderdale: The Guard-Gated Waterfront Enclave Serious Boaters Quietly Prefer

Bay Colony is among Fort Lauderdale’s most discreet addresses: a guard-gated waterfront neighborhood defined by privacy, deep-water canals, and the kind of ocean access that matters when the boat is not a weekend toy. For buyers who prioritize security, direct Intracoastal proximity, and a classic South Florida single-family estate lifestyle, it remains a benchmark submarket within 33308. Here is what sets the enclave apart, how to think about inventory, and what to compare it to if you want a newer lock-and-leave residence nearby.

Best New Construction Real Estate Agents in Fort Lauderdale for $5M+ Properties

Fort Lauderdale's luxury market is being reshaped by a new generation of $5M plus New-construction condominiums and custom estates along the beach and Intracoastal. This editorial profiles the select group of agents and teams who stand at the center of that shift, from record setting waterfront brokers to downtown condo experts. It explains how they secure early access to branded projects like St. Regis® Residences Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale and outlines what sophisticated buyers should expect when acquiring newly built homes.

Top 10 Luxury Penthouses in South Florida for Sale in 2026

South Florida’s 2026 penthouse market is defined by a small circle of trophy residences stretching from Miami Beach and Brickell to West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Blending resort-grade services, iconic architecture and expansive private outdoor space, these ten homes-in-the-sky range from record-breaking hotel-branded towers to intimate oceanfront enclaves. Curated by MILLION Luxury for design-conscious collectors, the list highlights both pre-construction opportunities and newly completed residences that pair privacy with panoramic water views, elevating South Florida into the first rank of global penthouse destinations.

Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale vs Auberge Beach Residences: Broward's Beachfront Luxury Faceoff

Fort Lauderdale's Oceanfront has matured into a serious alternative to Miami, and nowhere is that clearer than at Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences Fort Lauderdale and Auberge Beach Residences & Spa Fort Lauderdale. This in-depth comparison looks at architecture, residence design, amenities, service culture and privacy to help discerning buyers decide which Broward address fits their lifestyle, from lock and leave pieds a terre to multigenerational Oceanfront retreats with true Beach-access and resort caliber services.