The Great Escape Inn is just steps from the beach in beautiful Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The peaceful town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, about 15 miles north of the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), and offers pristine beaches with warm tropical breezes, a fully functioning pier with fishing pole rentals and bait, and a vacation atmosphere all year around. It also boasts a variety of cafes, fine restaurants, lively bars with nightly live bands and music, in addition to grocery stores, drug stores and banks.