It is truly a hidden gem, the staff is super friendly and felt very motivated to come back again.

Cool little bar with great prices and awesome view! Can see the cruise ships whilst having a beer and watch all the little boats, canoes and kayaks (hey, people watching!) and if you have a little stroll, even able to see the massive lizards that move remarkably quick! Restrooms are clean, food looked good and had a reasonable choice of drinks too. Great place to stop-off if on the water or to have a rest if walking around.

Really bad place to spend an entire beautiful day Kayaking, stand up paddle boarding,grilling, eating and listening to reggae 🥳🌴☀️

+2

We had a great day! Rented 2 single Kayaks (Mondays are 2 for 1!)

I came out here to enjoy the view and a scenic route of the party but upon getting to the whiskey Creek hideout I noticed the different food options they had and I was amazed I ended up getting the tacos and the cheese fries and halfway through I was full and the service is phenomenal they bring the food to your table and they also come and check to make sure you're okay while eating your food this was one of the best services I've had in a long time The staff is good the food is phenomenal and the price is reasonable

Excellent service, very nice place to kayak.

Amazing place!!!!!!!! Food it’s phenomenal and the the customer service it’s outstanding.

Great experience. We rented a paddle board and a single kayak and we got lucky to get their Monday rental special. Definitely going back!

Always a great time at this park. Everyone is very friendly too. Highly recommend kayaking.

Great quiet facility with food and beverages available. The view from the dock was nice and the bathrooms were clean.

+1

What a gem this place is! This park is awesome and pet friendly. Finding an establishment with good food and beer was a plus. Unfortunately, we couldn't take part in any activities as it started to rain!

Love the place it's breathtaking. Defiantly recommended and I'll be back.

+4

During my recent visit to Whiskey Creek Hideout, I had an amazing experience that I'd love to share. The atmosphere was relaxing and inviting, perfect for unwinding by the water. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring that we had everything we needed. One of the highlights was renting kayaks for a leisurely paddle along the creek. The water was calm, and the scenery was absolutely beautiful, offering a perfect blend of nature and tranquility. The equipment was well-maintained and easy to use, making it a smooth and enjoyable adventure. After kayaking, I enjoyed a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant. The menu offered a variety of tasty options, and everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful. I particularly enjoyed the fish tacos, which were perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. Whiskey Creek Hideout exceeded my expectations. It's a great spot for anyone looking to relax, enjoy nature, and indulge in some delicious food. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun outdoor activity.

First time at this park and it was a great surprise. One of the nicest Beaches in SoFla. Great parking and facilities.

Fantastic beach and convenient rental of umbrella and chairs. Staff is friendly. Large Bathrooms are clean and useable, but need to be demolished and rebuilt (wall mount toilets supported with concrete blocks to avoid detaching further from walls)

Perfect getaway spot for the weekend to paddle down Whiskey Creek (paddle boards, kayaks and canoes available for rent), enjoy some food and drinks from the restaurant and explore the mangrove. Very close to Ft. Lauderdale airport, so expect the calm to be interrupted by some airplanes. The lady at the bar is wonderful. She helped store our luggage, took care of the rental process and gave us recommendations for lunch. Uber and Lyft drivers can bring you and also pick you up, but best to give them a call where exactly to find you.

Rachel is the coolest server in Florida, hands down. The entire staff was just fantastic, Jake, Zeke, looking at you guys. My wife and I came here looking for somewhere to get a drink (adult) and do some scenic paddling. The beer/food was an amazing but the paddling was phenomenal! Would recommend for anyone looking for a chill spot with a bit of adventure mixed in.

A wonderful relaxing time on a Tuesday at 2pm. Super chill and great customer service.

Did another trip with the hubby to Whiskey Creek! It was FABULOUS!!! So quiet and relaxing with nature! We saw 3 Hawksbill sea turtles, a sting ray & a huge spotted eagle ray!!! We also saw a few puffer fish and mangrove snappers! This was the BEST trip so far! The staff was super friendly and helpful! The only thing is the bathrooms could use some updating other than that this place is amazing!!! You should check it out!

My favorite place to come to have drinks, hang out, then go to quaterdeck for sushi & more drinks! I come here all the way from Boca! Good times & I highly recommend this place to anyone!

We took our service dogs here for some training. The staff was very accomodating and our training session went great! We have come here kayaking without dogs and it is also a lot of fun just make sure you come back before the tide goes down lol

Absolutely amazing good food and a couple activities that you can do like single kayaking or you can go on a tandem kayak. They also provide paddle boards and canoes. They also have awesome events that you can look into. They have wonderful tours like the full moon and sun set. And the people that work there are very friendly and willing to make you laugh and smile an answer any question that you have for them.

We had so much fun with the family. We BBQ 'd hot dogs and the guys drank beers.

Cool spot! You can walk from the creek to the other side and be right to the beach!

My home away from home. What a beautiful gem this place is. The service is awesome!!! Nora, Taylor, Alexa and the rest of the staff really treat you like family. Great way to enjoy the beautiful park, while renting a kayak and coming back hungry for some good food. I'm not a vegan, but their bean burger is fantastic!!!!

Staff was great. The creek made for easy kayaking,l. If you're not a strong kayaker, I'd suggest avoiding the channel on the other side: larger boats, ferries and container ships created some larger wakes

Great that they have concessions, bathroom, and covered areas to rest. We came for kayak rentals and it wasn’t cheap but it was easy. We kept the boat for a few hours and there were lots of people out enjoying the water. The park was clean with police patrolling. Plenty of parking. You have to pay to enter the park. If you’re kayaking be careful going into the harbor northwest of the kayak launch. The current is stronger and there are large vessels that can create large wakes (waves).

Friendly service, the frozen drinks are delicious, the food is delicious, I love the decorations and the view, what else can you ask for?

Had so much fun! Great prices and fast service. Even though it was a low tide, had a wonderful time. You got to see fishes and crabs in the water, which made it extra exciting (if you like marine animals). Definitely worth the trip.

Excellent place small but great atmosphere . Very lay back . Don’t expect red carpet.. is totally a beach place with access to a canal for swimming or kayaking. Good food and good prices

Secret hideaway has everything kuak rentals waterfront restaurant beach and inlet great shady BBQ spots

+1

Is always the perfect peaceful spot to take the kids fishing. Today we saw two manatees.

+6

Great Place to grab food and refreshments after a long Beach Day! Kayaks and Longboards available for rent. The staff is very friendly and can answer any questions you may have.

+1

Very good place to swim and the water is very nice and the best reason that I rate it 5 stars because the fish and crabs are there

Always a good time, rain or shine! the food is good and the beer is cheap. It's a fun, chill spot with great music.

Nifty little place inside a state park. Friendly staff. Pretty quite on a Tuesday.

Love kayaking here with my family . The bathrooms need a huge upgrade but I like it here a lot and my kids also

What an absolutely fabulous hidden gem. This is one of the most unique places to go to. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Florida as you can experience the place where salt and freshwater meet. So much better than the beach, but the beach is literally on the other side of that's what you'd like. We paddle boarded, we played, we got the tastiest beer. What a serene, magical day.

Great rentals of paddleboard and kayaks. Small restaurant offers limited menu and beer. Friendly staff. Access to beach and intracoastal..

Reasonably priced. Decent gear. I'll be back. Just enough variety to keep me interested - not too much wilderness that I needed a map and a guide. Self-guided is easy.

Local Gem. It's both a beach on one side & a boating stop on the other. The beach is very well kept, has grills, picnic tables, lots of opportunity for shade. The boating stop side is great for kayaks, paddle boards, row boats & even up to 30 foot vessel folk tend to post up & relax. The water on this side is not very deep. A visitor can rent either a kayak or paddle board & they have a big inventory to choose from. Very family friendly environment all around. I highly recommend this place/park for many reasons.

A hidden quiwt gem among the hustle of Fort Lauderdale. If the opportunity ever arises when you're navigating intercoastal waterways of fort lauderdale, you must navigate your way into Whiskey creek, just at the edge of the waterways on the way out to the Atlantic. A great spot to beat your boat, grab an item from there fun menu, and swim in the sandy beach. Be careful of the tide as the water gets quite shallow during low tide. It was a really nice break in the middle of our boating, in Fort Lauderdale. Great service.

We had a wonderful time kayaking. It was very relaxing and peaceful. It's definitely a must if visiting the area. We saw a few birds and a couple of raccoons along the way.

The most amazing place to enjoy your our little private SANDY BEACH & Enjoy privacy at your leisure. Just take your beach umbrella cause the sun will beat you down... Rent the kayaks and they are priced at affordable rates. Just beautiful place to see and enjoy. The water is clear and clean as it flushes out to the port which goes out to Port Everglades Inlet. Fresh Ocean water on tide exchange. A big Plus, should have more Stars....👍

+4

Perfect place for swimming , water sports, hiking, enjoying nature , grilling food , tons of shady space and picnic tables. Perfect for a party or family het together . You cannot beat this park and it's only 6.00 a car to get in.

Loved it. Perfect way to get a little bit of nature in an area that’s got very little. Wish the bridges were open but we still enjoyed our time.

What an absolutely FANTASTIC place to be to unwind & chill!!! Awesome staff. Loved kayaking here. The waters were crystal clear. The ocean turquoise. You can grill, swim, paddle board, kayak & order food or drinks.

+6

Great spot to beach a smaller boat and just hang out. The some food and some beers at the food stand.

Spent 2 hours paddling thru the mangroves at Whiskey Creek. The water was low, but that didn’t take away from the experience. It was a great place to kayak!

Cool sand bar and beach access we run charters here and bring guest from local hotels here it’s a amazing place with kayaks trails manatees tarpon ,snook and horse shoe crabs and sea shells what else do you want ?

+3

I really liked this place. It’s a great spot to grab a drink or a meal and it’s located next to a great stretch of beach. I brought my cousins here from out of town and rented some Kayaks which were a really good time. I am definitely going back. Highly Recommend!

+2

Good food/beer at a reasonable price. Great view of Whiskey Creek where we were able to see sting rays swimming around. The beaches here were quiet and beautiful. We will definitely be coming back

Great staff at the watersports rental, reasonable rental rates, cold beer for after, hidden gem in the middle of busy Fort Lauderale. I recommend staying in the creek and skipping the Intracoastal unless you really love seeing big ships.

Honored the passing of my 45 yr old husband, my childrens father and papaw, by coming to one of our favorite places...Whiskey Creek Hideout....the staff is AMAZING every single time! The food is great and reasonable, drink selection covers the basics from alcohol to refreshing to getting re-caffeinated! the views stunning and the BABY MANITEE in the water just made it all the more perfect...I know my snuffy bear sent her my way....its a manitee crossing hangout but I never see any whenever we have come here or at Haulover, I always "just missed seeing them' Rentals are a good price as well! If i had a boat I'd he docked here often too!

+2

Great vibes! Renting the kayaks was fast /easy and a lot of fun. The food was also really good and the employees are really friendly.

Great experience, great customer services, park facilities, kayak experience... from now on, this is Our beach spot.

This was my first visit to the park. The parking is great, a short walk to the covered area where they have a restroom, tables, and a shop where you can purchase anything you might need for an afternoon in the Florida sunshine. Even treats (ice cream and beer etc) for after you’ve spent yourself kayaking, canoeing, or paddle boarding . The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The equipment well organized and given out expertly and with speed so we didn’t find ourselves wasting even a moment on the water. The nature? Perfection! This is definitely a spot I’ll return to in future.

Very beautiful beach, good attractions, you can rent paddle boards and kayak no so much people definitely a very nice area to spend a good beach time

A great place to bring the family for an outting. There are plenty of picnic tables with grills (charcoal of course) and a brewery on site. There's some food there that is pretty good and not necessarily overpriced. Kayak rentals and canoes are also available.

+2

Easy to go by boat or jetski. Lovely place with BBC and picnic tables. Ocean is close to laguna. Bar and fast-food open during rental boat.

+1

Amazing Time with my best travelers.

Kayak rental was easy and reasonably priced. Tandem is the way to go for 2, double motor power and longer distance with getting less tired. Whisky Creek Hideout does not have whisky - it is the name of the creek. They do have beer and wine based drinks. My husband got the blonde ale which was good tho reminded me more of a cream ale. I got the lime drink because it was the only one not frozen. It was delicious. I was skeptical about the wine base but it's actually more like a schnapps as it is made with agave. It did have a slight tequila like taste. I would definitely get it again. The service was great and the view fantastic.

Great place to kayak and enjoy some beach time too. Love the peaceful and clean atmosphere!!

Paddle the whiskey creek you can rent a boat or bring your own Eat at the creek hideout. You can swim in the ocean or the creek One of my favorites despite the noise from the airport.

What a great spot! If you're looking for a beach and also a river, this is the place for you. You can go to the beach and enjoy the ocean or you can go relax where boats park and rent a kayak or paddle board to go into the mangroves. Awesome experience and very relaxing. Go with a group and you'll have extra fun! Water is a VERY nice temperature, and the kids will definitely have fun. People respect swimmers and are very aware of people inside the water. Will definitely come back!

We had such a blast! Our whole group was kayaking for the first time. The boys were both so nice and truly helpful. No one fell in or got hurt. We didn’t see any alligators or sharks 🤣 but we’re told that sometimes you can see manatees and turtles. Genuine great experience! I cannot wait to do it again . The hideout beach is very cute, clean and quiet. Seems like no one actually knows to go there. Found my new beach spot !!

+2

This place is amazing!!! Perfect for kyacking especially for the inexperienced. You can see the bottom of the river. It is pretty shallow in most areas which is very comforting. Saw plenty of wildlife too. They have appropriate life vests so you can be comfortable on the kyack. Definitely will be returning. This is inside a state park so you have you have to pay to park which is fine, just good to know in advance. And after paying and after kyacking you can spend the rest of the day at the beach.

Perfect spot for kayaking. I almost didn’t leave a review because I’d love to keep this place a hidden gem, but I couldn’t pass up the chance to commend the outstanding employee working on the last day of 2025. He went well beyond launching and retrieving my kayak—he also helped me out of it and made sure I was safely back on my feet. Truly exceptional service.

We will be back ASAP. Had the best time talking and having fun with Taylor and ate the best food from Alexia. We ordered blackened fish tacos and a BLT with Cajun fries, the best!!!!!! Great place to relax & enjoy nature.

Had a great time with the family kayaking. Beautiful and calming area for kayaking! Big thanks to Charleston, he was very attentive and very patient answering our questions with a fantastic attitude.

D.N.R

Uno de los mejores lugares para disfrutar de un día increíble. Tiene espacios con grills y mesas. Una playa espectacular. Un centro donde puedes alquilar kayak y navegar por el canal. Cuenta con baño y estacionamiento amplio. La entrada por auto vale $6. Esta bien cuidado y limpio todo. Un lugar que vale la pena visitar.

Claudia Quinones

Es una playa tranquila para estar en familia; muy economica la entrada tiene zona de pesca y acceso de botes.

Sandra Arango

Maravilloso lugar para pasar en familia y hacer deportes!

Gioney Chala

Lugar bello y comida espectacular

Fun place for some outdoor activities. Close to beach. Kayak and canoe rentals.

Well worth the drive for a nice day at the beach. The road leading to the state park entrance was under construction and there is a $1.50 -$4 entry fee to get into park. Once there parking is a big empty lot. The views and small Cafe are along the path that connects to the parking area. Decent frozen drinks offered overlooking kayak rental booth and paddle boarding . Clean beach 2 min walk from cafe/outdoor bar.

I wish I can give 4 and a half ⭐️... lol great experiance. Fish almost jumped in kayak maybe a little warning. Better map instructions. Service was amazing quick easy. Enjoyable place to have a great day on the water

Friendly kayak rental place. We didn't see much wildlife except a few birds, fishes and turtles but the kayaking was quiet and nice.

This was an unplanned fun time. Kayaked before but not here. The trail is long with mostly wide areas. The side mangroves are well small you don't feel creepy. 1hr $25 for a tandem. Make sure you wear your sun screen. The scenery was serene. Nice staff very pleasant and friendly. No stress kayak on🤟🚣🏽‍♀️

Absolutely beautiful, the staff at the bar are super kind and knowledgeable about the park. Come early and leave late for maximum enjoyment.

Overall it is a nice place to go boating. It cost $60 for 2 hours in a tandem kayak (you pay at the end so you can decide how long you want to stay). However, there was an unexpected $6 parks entrance fee that I was unaware of. The staff was friendly and nice. Heads up, the water itself was pretty shallow so keep that in mind if you want to go swimming there (about 2-3 feet deep).

Really like the seclusion of this place. Not swamped with a brunch of tourist nor spring breakers!! Lots of grill and bench areas. Restaurant on site is very convenient - restaurant staff could work on their customer service skills.

Great little cafe with beautiful views. We spent the day here and rented a couple paddle boards, chairs and umbrellas. The staff was friendly, area was clean and food was ok. Would be 5 stars if the beach chairs were in better condition (one back was broken and all were very weathered) and the person who assisted with the paddle board rental offered to show how to stand on them and not assume that everyone in the party knew how. Overall it was a pleasant experience and we will definitely be going back.

+3

IVETH Morales

Un lugar muy agradable para pasarla en familia hacer cumpleaños pasear en kayaks en el lago ver animales iguanas, manatí, cangrejos ,o para ir ala playa 🏖️ pero les recomiendo que hagan baños públicos más elque está en el restaurante está cayendo mal estado si mejoran eso va ser un excelente lugar turístico para toda la familia ❤️🙏

The staff is friendly and the outdoor patio clean. The food is just ok. You may buy cold beer there. Only one stall worked in both the women's and men's bathrooms, which is a bummer because it is a beach facility.

It was a nice finding in the bushes. I was surprised they have live music and ice cream. Nice getaway. Probably good for afternoon beers.

Brought my own blow up kayak to use here. Getting onto the water was easy. It was a windy day and the kayak was a bit hard to control. I wish that they would have markers in the water trails. Eat at the small restaurant that they had there, I was hunger so eat, but was not all that good.

Likes It’s a great location right next to some of the big cruisers and port. Great place to barbecue and a picnic spot for sure. Things to improve The kayak and paddle boarding space is limited because of so many boats. It’s upstream to kayak, and there are no special pathways to explore. I couldn’t go more than 200 m. It could be specific today, but just because of us so much boats going I could not kayak at all. Rentals are expensive - comparing to Oleta State Park - the rentals are slightly expensive Can be crowded because of limited space

Very pretty area, but the check-in experience was awful. It took almost a half an hour to fill out all of the online forms. As nice as our kayaking experience was, I would never return.

Poor wifi by sign in and you can only use QR code to sign waiver. Took 45 minutes to sign waivers as opposed to if you had hard copy as alternative it would be 5 minutes.

Ordered paddle boards, but the tide was low, so that was cancelled. Seems predictable. We got kayaks instead. They said they would refund the difference and we should follow-up the next day if that didn’t happen. Who is going to check their credit card statement for a refund while on vacation? Didn’t get a refund. Maybe I’ll try to get the refund this week. Maybe it’s already too late. Also, seems like a lot of work to get a partial refund on a reservation that they really shouldn’t have taken. Aside from that, it was a nice spot to kayak and paddle board. The people there were pleasant and otherwise helpful. Just make sure to keep track of your money, if that is important to you. And be sure to not give your credit card for any reservation during low tide. Consult your astronomical tables for exact times; it varies every day.

Food was pricey and bad. Ordered a sandwich and a hamburger, after 25 minutes waiting the hamburger was cold and there were only miserable pieces of the leftovers of an onion and 3 slices of lettuce. Completely shame! Do not waste your money on food. Bring your own food and enjoy the beach The spot is great, so perhaps for kayaking and having a drink is good. But PLEASE do not waste your money in food. Paid $18 for a sad sad hamburger :(

Due to the low tide, we encountered some challenges while kayaking in certain areas. We had to push the kayak for approximately a quarter of the time. $50 for 2 hours on a double kayak is a too much. We made it to the intercostal and turned the kayak around to head back. They don't allow kayaking in the intercostal. 2 hours was enough time to go up and back. I would like to express my concern regarding the automatic tip that was added to my bill. While I understand that credit card fees may be passed on to the customer, I believe that mandating a tip is not an appropriate practice. It would be more appropriate to leave the decision of tipping to the customer's discretion.

I would rate this place 0 stars if I could. I went to Whiskey Creek in attempts to celebrate a friend’s birthday, but the EXTREMELY RUDE rental attendant, AKIL (sp?) REFUSED to rent my fiancé and I a kayak. The whether was absolutely stunning, sunny with clouds, the perfect day for the water, but Akil refused. His excuse was lightning, but the sky was clear. To the owners of Whiskey Creek: if your attendant is having a bad day, by the love of God, please ensure that they do not ruin the customers’ day as well. To be frank, Akil most definitely ruined my day. As long as that man works at this establishment, I will not be coming back.

The signs lead you in all kinds of different directions only found somewhat of an entrance from Google maps and the only place we found to get to this hideout was a closed gate and couldn’t park anywhere but by the boat launch and then had to walk the rest of the way, needless to say we gave up and went to lucky fish, this is definitely a hideout because we couldn’t find it