North Beach Village offers a retro escape in Fort Lauderdale

When you think of Fort Lauderdale Beach, you probably picture the hustle and bustle of A1A, the mega-resorts and, of course, Las Olas. But what if we told you there s a secret portal back to a cooler, laid back era just a few blocks away? North Beach Village is the place to be for retro vibes and delicious eats. Take a few steps away from A1A and you ll find this little gem of a neighborhood. North Beach Village is just five blocks of retro cool. Centered around Breakers Avenue, the area is filled with small hotels, trendy shops and cozy restaurants. Greger Nilzen: It s five by five blocks. So five blocks that way, five blocks this way. None of the hotels is actually on the beach, but they start here on Breakers Avenue and then goes down towards Intercoastal. Wine Garden is an open-air hotspot in the heart of the area. Greger Nilzen: The wines is predominantly small wineries throughout the world The carbonara is a true Italian version of it. Abby Laughli