Miami metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Sea Ranch Lakes, FL
About Sea Ranch Lakes
Sea Ranch Lakes is a tiny gated village of 540 residents (2020 census, per en.wikipedia.org; read September 24, 2026) occupying just 0.2 square miles on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, surrounded by Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Incorporated in 1959 and named for the Sea Ranch Hotel, it comprises roughly 200 single-family homes around two freshwater lakes, guarded by a gatehouse that doubles as the village police station. The private Sea Ranch Lakes Beach Club owns the streets, medians, and parks and offers residents pool and beach access.
Home prices in Sea Ranch Lakes
Home prices in Sea Ranch Lakes vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Sea Ranch Lakes
- Sea Ranch Lakes Beach Club
- The gated entrance on North Ocean Drive (A1A)
- Twin freshwater lakes at the village center
- Sea Ranch Lakes shopping plaza (outside the gates).
- Nearby Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's El Prado Park and Anglin's Pier.
- Nearby Fort Lauderdale beaches and Las Olas Boulevard.
Commuting from Sea Ranch Lakes
- Typical drive to downtown Miami: approximately 50–70 minutes (approximate; coastal A1A to I-95; longer in rush-hour traffic).
Schools in Sea Ranch Lakes
Public schools: Broward County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Sea Ranch Lakes FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Sea Ranch Lakes, FL?
Home prices in Sea Ranch Lakes vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Sea Ranch Lakes, FL?
Typical drive to downtown Miami: approximately 50–70 minutes (approximate; coastal A1A to I-95; longer in rush-hour traffic). - Which school district serves Sea Ranch Lakes, FL?
Sea Ranch Lakes is served by Broward County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.