Walking to Port

Staying very close to Port Everglades has anyone ever walked to the port? I'm sure you still have to go thru the security gate on SE 17th Street.

Never done it but have seen quite a few people walking (while pulling luggage) into the port area at PE.

ETA: the people we've seen were heading for the terminals at the North end of the port (terminal 2, 4) so the walk may not be as bad as trying to get to the terminals near the center or South end.

You just can’t logically do it, with luggage in tow. Why bother? Your hotel may offer a shuttle for a nominal fee, or call a taxi. Don’t even try to attempt it. It’s quite a hike.

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And I’ve always stayed right across from entrance to port at Renaissance Hotel and Hilton Marina. Trust me, don’t try it.

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I've never tried but just driving there it seems it would be complicated to walk to.

:) I'd say no

A lot of places look like they would be walkable if you look at a map, but the reality with traffic is much different!

Look at the map: https://res.cloudinary.com/simpleview/image/upload/v1/clients/porteverglades/Port_Everglades_Map_REVISED_November_30_2016_bae57d31-04c5-41d1-b193-a4bf242d9293.pdf. The security booth was moved a few years ago to further south on Eisenhower Blvd and now you can enter terminals 2 and 4 without going through security - and there are sidewalks the entire way from 17th Street. I would never try walking to any of the other terminals. Even at terminals 2 and 4 it would depend on the weather. From May to November (and sometimes in the other months) it is hot and humid and can be miserable just walking, never mind dragging luggage.

Not worth it dragging luggage or not....Just call an Uber/Lyft.

Not worth it dragging luggage or not....Just call an Uber/Lyft.

Agree!!!

Walking a treeless route in the South Florida heat and humidity while lugging a suitcase? I think I'll pass.

Roz

Staying very close to Port Everglades has anyone ever walked to the port? I'm sure you still have to go thru the security gate on SE 17th Street.

Yes lots of people do it but for the sake of a few dollars - why? As others have already stated, the heat, humidity and lack of shade make it a joyless walk.

Arriving at the terminal sweaty and uncomfortable hold little pleasure for me!

Which terminal are you going out of? We just walked from the Hilton Marina to Pier 2 today. Quick and easy, no traffic, no port security, and a nice walk.

Which terminal are you going out of? We just walked from the Hilton Marina to Pier 2 today. Quick and easy, no traffic, no port security, and a nice walk.

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No security?

 

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We didn't need to use the main road. We walked from the Hilton using the path under the bridge through the parking garage at the port. There was a gate that looked like it should have been manned but no one was there.

We always stay near the port but don't walk in the terminal area. Take a taxi.

No security?

 

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See the map in post #8. Until a few years ago the security station was set up on Eisenhower Blvd before the entrance to terminals 2 and 4 and the northport garage. Then it was moved south of that entrance because the garage also serves the Fort Lauderdale convention center on 17th Street. The remainder of the port has a total of 3 security entrances because of its commercial activity. Port Everglades (to quote their website) "is among the most active containerized cargo ports in the United States and South Florida’s main seaport for petroleum products such as gasoline and jet fuel." All those petroleum products pose an inviting target and need protection.