The "barrier islands" in the South Florida metropolitan area are not really barrier islands anymore. Solid concrete and high rise condos between the ocean and the ICW. The pictures, in order are: The municipal moorings at Las Olas Bridge,the mega yachys are moored at Bahia Mar Marina, perhaps the most famous marina in Florida because of John McDonalds' "Travis McGee" novels. Bahia Mar has been completely rebuilt and now caters only to mega yachts starting at five dollars per foot per day.
Port Everglades is a very busy port and there are always ships anchored outside waiting their turn to get in.
The Bahia Mar Hotel was also rebuilt and is always full.
Fort Lauderdale has discouraged youth hostels and cheap hotels, preferring mega yachts and expensive hotels. On the weekends it is literally impossible to drive up and down A1A, very crowded.
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