Dania Beach is a small seaside community that was originally a settlement called Modello inhabited mostly by Danish people. Then in 1904 the town was incorporated and since the 35 families living there were Danes, they renamed their village Dania. Unfortunately disaster stuck the area in the form of fires, embezzlers and a devastating hurricane in 1926.
For years between the 1020’s and 1940 Dania was known as the “tomato capital of the world”. But that too faded and slowly the area has become known for its antiques. The town has a wealth of historic architecture and a variety of architectural styles. People come from all over to shop the antiques.
In 1998 the city commission changed the name to Dania Beach to capitalize on its miles of natural beaches. There is a very nice slide presentation showcasing Dania Beach at this link: http://www.ci.dania-beach.fl.us/index.asp?nid=108
The marine industry is booming in Dania Beach and we stopped by one of the marinas to look at this racing boat. Nice to look at but a bit too pricey for our wallet and too fast for our taste. Right now 40 mph on the Vespas seems to be our limit.
The beaches are beautiful and the most natural of the area as the over development of high rises has not yet invaded these beaches. Hopefully they can retain the quaint natural quality of their beaches.
The beaches are beautiful and the most natural of the area as the over development of high rises has not yet invaded these beaches. Hopefully they can retain the quaint natural quality of their beaches.
On the beach side is the fishing pier with a bait shop and a brand new restaurant with 2 bars. Here is a nice photo that I got from the Dania Beach website. The restaurant, called Beach Watch has their own website at this link, http://beach-watch.com/ We have not tried it yet but it is on our list of things to do in Dania Beach. This photo does not show the dining area over the water so visit their website to see it. They are promoting a Valentine's Day dinner and the menu is making our mouths water as we write. Read it and you will want to hop on down.
Along the Intracoastal they have a nice long boardwalk and parks for families to enjoy. They come with their kids to fish from the walkways or watch the boats go by or someone water skiing. It is such an non-commercialized area, no one is trying to sell you something, everyone is just there for the peaceful atmosphere. There are picnic tables and bar-b-ques so families can bring their picnics and cook out.
Dania Beach also has a famous State Park, which is another post. Hope you enjoyed this one. Happy and Safe Riding.
6 comments:
Nice one.
Wot, no homeless people?
Hey Conch,
We sent them all to Key West!
I'm reading this post with morning coffee in hand. Great time to look at the pics and daydream. Thanks for the great start to a day!
what are you exactly meaning with "boardwalk"? as a longboarder (on pavement) I mean a walk upon my deck...!
I'm missing sunny weather...
:-)
L'Insetto Scoppiettante
Veeery nice...great pics.
irondad, happy to serve it up with your morning coffee. Glad you enjoy the photos.
Ale, Dania Beach has these walkways, all built of wood and extending out over the Intracoastal waterway. No pavement there.
Sarch, Thanks for the compliment, but we are not accomplished photographers, just happen to have such nice natural scenery to shoot.
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