Barrier Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Barrier Island
Barrier Island
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Photo by Helene Knutsson Helldén
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Popular places to visit

Port Everglades

Port Everglades

4/5(24 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Port Everglades in Dania Beach, and enjoy activities such as boating. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Port Everglades
Hollywood Beach

Hollywood Beach

4/5(24 reviews)

Ice cream parlors, a music stage and a water playground are among the highlights of the lively boulevard backing onto this picturesque beach.

Hollywood Beach
Sawgrass Mills

Sawgrass Mills

4/5(6 reviews)

One of America’s largest malls, this massive shopping complex offers exceptional bargains on high-end merchandise.

Sawgrass Mills
Fort Lauderdale Beach featuring a sandy beach and a luxury hotel or resort as well as a large group of people

Fort Lauderdale Beach

4/5(13 reviews)

With seven miles of flawless beach, a team of dedicated lifeguards and luxury retailers and restaurants, this is the perfect Florida vacation destination.

Fort Lauderdale Beach
Las Olas Boulevard

Las Olas Boulevard

4/5(8 reviews)

Fine dining, high-end shopping, art, culture and more – just minutes from Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Las Olas Boulevard
Las Olas Beach

Las Olas Beach

5/5(1 review)

A lively boulevard dotted with ritzy yachts and mansions runs alongside this glorious bay, known for its clear water and fun evening vibe.

Las Olas Beach

Activities

Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale

Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale

NZ$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise

All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise

NZ$132
per adult
All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise
Bimini Bahamas Day Cruise!!

Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup

NZ$424
per adult
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Miami: 1-hour Jetcar Rental

Miami: 1-hour Jetcar Rental

NZ$83
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Miami: 1-hour Jetcar Rental
Ft. Lauderdale: Party Boat Tour to the Sandbar with Tunes

Ft. Lauderdale: Party Boat Tour to the Sandbar with Tunes

NZ$83
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ft. Lauderdale: Party Boat Tour to the Sandbar with Tunes
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood FLwith Priority Seating

Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood FL

NZ$65
per adult
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood FL
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Our pick of the best Barrier Island Hotel Deals

B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
4 out of 5
1140 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$337 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$337
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,903 reviews)
"Great location. Awesome that the Wreck bar is located in the resort."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
4 out of 5
1700 South Ocean Lane, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,036 reviews)
"This is a well-kept establishment and it was a pleasurable time spent. The service was wonderful and the personnel equally so. What's more, free parking and no need to wait for someone to bring your car to you. All in all, I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

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Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
3030 Holiday Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The price is NZ$442 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$442
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"We were not prepared for the $54.00 PER DAY for parking at the place we had paid to stay at. Never seen that before. The hotel was still being remodeled when we stayed there. It was drills and hammers at 9am. There was also a $10.89 charge each day we were there that the staff was unable to tell ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Pier Sixty-Six
Pier Sixty-Six
5 out of 5
2301 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The price is NZ$754 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$754
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 9 restaurants. Popular attractions Port Everglades and Las Olas Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
"Gorgeous"

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Pier Sixty-Six
Best Western Plus Oceanside Inn
Best Western Plus Oceanside Inn
2.5 out of 5
1180 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The price is NZ$218 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$218
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Willing to help with anything."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Best Western Plus Oceanside Inn
Sea Beach Plaza - Near Jungle Queen Riverboat
Sea Beach Plaza - Near Jungle Queen Riverboat
2 out of 5
Fort Lauderdale
The price is NZ$157 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$157
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"This property has been renovated inside. The room was very nice and clean. However, the outside of property looks run down and the pool in tiny! I was told to check in online which I did. It said to get you keys at the office. I pulled in about 7pm and no one was in the office, so i called the number ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Sea Beach Plaza - Near Jungle Queen Riverboat
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Other neighbourhoods around Barrier Island

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Harbor Beach

Harbor Beach might not have many top sights, but Port Everglades and Las Olas Boulevard are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Harbor Beach
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Las Olas Isles

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Las Olas Isles and surrounding area, you can visit Las Olas Boulevard and Las Olas Beach.

Las Olas Isles
Fort Lauderdale which includes interior views

East Fort Lauderdale

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in East Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Boulevard are top sights worth seeing.

East Fort Lauderdale
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Harbordale

If you're spending some time in Harbordale, Harbor Shops and Southport Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Harbordale
Fort Lauderdale which includes interior views

Central Beach

While visiting Central Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Beach.

Central Beach
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Downtown Fort Lauderdale

3.5/5(12 area reviews)

Cosy bars a bustling port and top sights from Las Olas Boulevard to Historic Stranahan House Museum – discover Downtown Fort Lauderdale, a destination also famous for its beaches.

Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Barrier Island Travel Guide

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