Is Coral Ridge Country Club Estate safe?
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Coral Ridge Country Club Estate as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Coral Ridge Country Club Estate
“Go. Coral Ridge Country Club Estates is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent waterfront and golf-course neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale. While primarily a private residential enclave requiring a car for getting around, visitors will find very low crime rates and well-kept streets throughout.”
About the area
Coral Ridge Country Club Estates is a premier residential neighborhood centered around a private Robert Trent Jones-designed golf course and deep-water canals. It is characterized by upscale mid-century and modern luxury homes, manicured landscaping, and proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway. The area provides a calm suburban retreat with quick access to the beach and dining options along North Federal Highway and Commercial Boulevard.
- Affluent
- Waterfront Enclave
- Golf Community
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Coral Ridge Country Club Estate
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 53/100
Residential side streets are low-traffic and pleasant for casual cycling, though dedicated bike lanes are mostly restricted to major perimeter roads without direct access to off-street regional greenways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are negligible and property crime is well below Fort Lauderdale city averages.
- Exceptionally high median household income and high homeownership rate exceed regional benchmarks.
- Well-maintained, peaceful streets with private security patrols and active community surveillance.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with very few commercial amenities inside the residential interior.
- Occasional opportunistic property theft, such as unlocked vehicle break-ins or marine equipment theft along waterways.
- Strictly residential interior means street parking and public access to recreational amenities are limited.
Homelessness: Homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential estates; occasional panhandling is limited to major transit intersections along Federal Highway and Commercial Boulevard.
What Coral Ridge Country Club Estate is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and landscaping crews tending manicured lawns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and sunlit with light neighborhood traffic and golf carts near the country club course.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and tranquil as residents return home, feeling very secure with well-illuminated private driveways.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent with virtually no pedestrian activity, maintaining a safe and low-risk atmosphere.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service along the perimeter corridors, notably Route 10 on US-1 (Federal Highway) and Route 55 on Commercial Boulevard; the nearest Brightline/commuter rail station is in downtown Fort Lauderdale, approximately 5 miles southwest.
Residential streets have strict municipal and HOA parking restrictions prohibiting overnight street parking; commercial plazas along Federal Highway and Commercial Boulevard provide ample free surface parking.
Things to do in Coral Ridge Country Club Estate
- Play a round of golf or tennis at the private Coral Ridge Country Club if visiting as a member or guest.
- Stroll or jog along the quiet, tree-lined residential loops bordering the scenic canals.
- Take a short drive to nearby Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach for snorkeling and oceanfront dining.
Local favorites
- Greek Islands Taverna · Greek Restaurant · 4.7★ (3850)Lively, enduring eatery on North Federal Highway serving classic Greek dishes and fresh seafood.
- Kaluz Restaurant · American Waterfront Restaurant · 4.6★ (5600)Upscale American dining with striking Intracoastal Waterway views and an outdoor patio along Commercial Boulevard.
- The French Bakery · Bakery & Bistro · 4.6★ (540)Charming local bakery offering fresh croissants, artisan breads, and traditional French cafe fare.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.