South end boasts beachside basketball court, endless picnic tables and barbecue pits, volleyball areas. The beach is narrow and without frills such as restrooms and concessions, but you can surf here in section just north of Sunrise. Farther north, some hotels boast beach bars, restaurants. Concrete completely overwhelms. Take the Plaza South's three stories of windowless tan-tone plaster at beach level.
Hotels rent some stuff like wave runners and sailboards, but it's meant for guests.
Visit a hotel or bring your own. It's hotel it or hold it. This is Florida from the 1950s. Great hand-packed milkshakes at Anglin's Pier cafe. This stretch includes small, exclusive town of Sea Ranch Lakes as well as Broward County beachfront.