There are 24-miles of sandy beaches along the Broward County coastline that are enjoyed by South Florida residents and millions of visitors each year. Beaches support tourism and the local economy, protect property and upland infrastructure, and provide critical habitat for sea turtles, shore birds, and other marine wildlife.
It is estimated that Broward beaches:
- Attract more than 12.8 million visitors a year to the County
- Contribute more than $6 billion annually to our local economy
- Add $1.4 billion to County property values
- Impact local government tax revenues by $29 million annually
- Protect more than $7.25 billion in shorefront property, structures, and infrastructure (per 2022 values)
- Provide a nesting habitat for thousands of leatherback, green, and loggerhead sea turtles annually
The County has actively managed its beaches for more than 50-years. The long-term management of the County's shoreline requires close partnership with State and Federal agencies, and consists of shore protection projects (beach nourishment), dune enhancement, and attention to regional sediment management.
