The greater Fort Lauderdale area, best known for its 23 miles of continuous ocean beach, also rates top billing as a yachting capital. The city has nearly as many canals as Venice, and more than 2,600 area dining spots are available to satisfy a wide range of tastes. Just north of Fort Lauderdale is Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, a quieter but equally enchanting vacation spot. Located directly on the Atlantic Ocean, with 300 feet of sandy beach, Costa del Sol Resort is your home base for a perfect Florida vacation.