Is South Landings safe?
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates South Landings as “Go”.
Gogo's take on South Landings
“Go. South Landings is a peaceful, affluent waterfront enclave in northeast Fort Lauderdale characterized by low violent crime and well-maintained properties. Visitors will find a secure environment ideal for quiet neighborhood walks, though commercial activity is concentrated along nearby Federal Highway.”
About the area
South Landings is an upscale residential community featuring canal-front homes, private docks, and quiet tree-lined streets near the Intracoastal Waterway. It offers a relaxed, secluded suburban feel while remaining just minutes from the dining corridors of US-1 and Commercial Boulevard.
- Affluent Waterfront
- Quiet & Residential
- Boating Community
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in South Landings
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 54/100
The interior streets are quiet and easy to bike, but formal dedicated bike lanes are mostly limited to major nearby corridors like Commercial Boulevard.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader Fort Lauderdale averages
- High homeownership and affluent median household income supporting well-kept properties
- Minimal through-traffic creates a safe, quiet pedestrian environment
Cons
- Higher risk of opportunistic vehicle break-ins along the outer commercial fringes on US-1
- Strictly residential interior with virtually no commercial destinations inside the neighborhood gates
- Prone to localized tidal street flooding during king tides and major storms
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the residential interior, though occasional unhoused individuals or panhandlers may be seen along the commercial stretch of North Federal Highway.
What South Landings is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents jogging, walking dogs, and tending to boats.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood vehicle traffic and high overall safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and secure, though street lighting varies along inner canal roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and generally safe, with standard precautions advised around perimeter commercial corridors.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Broward County Transit (BCT), with Route 10 running north-south along nearby North Federal Highway (US-1). The nearest rail connection is the Fort Lauderdale Brightline/Virgin station roughly 6 miles south downtown.
Residential street parking is restricted or limited to residents and guests; commercial plazas along US-1 and Commercial Blvd offer ample free or customer surface lot parking.
Things to do in South Landings
- Stroll along the tranquil residential waterways to admire coastal architecture and yachts
- Launch a kayak or paddleboard into the Intracoastal canals from nearby access points
- Dine at the vibrant waterfront restaurants located just outside the neighborhood on Commercial Boulevard
Local favorites
- Greek Islands Taverna · Greek Restaurant · 4.6★ (3450)Beloved, bustling staple nearby serving authentic Greek mezze, fresh seafood, and roasted meats.
- Blue Moon Fish Co. · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (2980)Upscale waterfront dining venue just north on Commercial Boulevard known for fresh catches and Sunday brunch.
- Kaluz Restaurant · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (4120)Modern Intracoastal eatery offering sweeping water views, craft cocktails, and wood-fired steaks.
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.