10/12/2026
🌴 Your Perfect 24 Hours in Fort Lauderdale — Turtle Nest Style! 🐢
Looking for what to do in Fort Lauderdale for one day? Here’s one of our favorite itineraries from your Savvy Turtle Concierge — with local stops we actually recommend to our guests! 👇
☀️ 9 AM — Start on Las Olas Boulevard
Grab coffee, breakfast, fresh bread + pastries at Gran Forno Bakery. And grab sandwiches to-go for the beach! 🥖🥪
📍 1235 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
🚲 11 AM — Explore Victoria Park by bike
Head back to Turtle Nest Bungalow, grab the bikes and cruise through beautiful Victoria Park. Look for tropical bougainvillea, hibiscus, plumeria, bird of paradise, palms and other South Florida greenery. 🌺🌴
Keep your eyes open for Fort Lauderdale’s famous green parrots! 🦜
🏖️ 1 PM — Beach time!
Grab those Gran Forno sandwiches and head to the beach. Before you go, check the Windfinder app for wind and wave conditions. 🌊
🚩 Know your lifeguard flags:
🟢 Green = low hazard
🟡 Yellow = moderate hazard
🔴 Red = high hazard
🔴🔴 Double red = water closed
🟣 Purple = dangerous marine life
🍹 4 PM — Happy Hour at Batch Local Kitchen
Only about 4 minutes from Turtle Nest! Enjoy Southern-inspired food, cocktails and those AMAZING biscuits I keep talking about. 🤤
📍 1430 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
🎶 Check out their weekend brunch, happy hour, live music and First Friday line dancing!
🏡 Evening — Back to Turtle Nest Bungalow
Time to swim, float, relax and recharge. Our home has 3 living rooms, 3 smart TVs, 2 kitchens, games, cards and plenty of room to spread out. 🏊♀️🍿
Because tomorrow… we do Fort Lauderdale completely differently! 😉
🐢 Follow Turtle Nest Bungalow for more 24-hour Fort Lauderdale itineraries, local restaurants, family-friendly activities and things to do near your vacation rental.
📍 Turtle Nest Bungalow
1116 NE 16th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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