Pier Sixty-Six is a resort and marina located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Situated on 32 acres, the Pier Sixty-Six property sits on the north and south sides of the 17th Street Causeway Bridge. In 2016, Tavistock Development Company acquired the property and initiated a redevelopment project for Pier Sixty-Six.
History Built in 1957 by the Phillips Petroleum Co., the original Pier 66 featured a hotel, marina, and a rotating lounge on top of a 17-story tower. The rotating lounge, known as the Pier Top, attracted locals and tourists, offering 360-degree views of the surrounding area.
Redevelopment In 2016, Tavistock Development Company acquired Pier Sixty-Six and started a redevelopment project. The redevelopment involves modernizing and expanding the resort and marina, as well as adding residences, shops and restaurants.
Marina The Pier Sixty-Six superyacht marina offers 5,000 linear feet of dockage with 164 slips, accommodating vessels up to 400 feet in length. It is a designated foreign trading zone that sits directly across from Port Everglades.
Residences The Residences at Pier Sixty-Six is a waterfront residential community that offer views of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, and Fort Lauderdale skyline.
Resort The resort is recognized for its tower which has become a symbol of the Fort Lauderdale skyline. Pier Sixty-Six is owned and developed by Tavistock Group and is managed by CoralTree Hospitality.
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