Barrier Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Port Everglades
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.
Hollywood Beach
Ice cream parlors, a music stage and a water playground are among the highlights of the lively boulevard backing onto this picturesque beach.
Fort Lauderdale Beach
With seven miles of flawless beach, a team of dedicated lifeguards and luxury retailers and restaurants, this is the perfect Florida vacation destination.
Las Olas Boulevard
Fine dining, high-end shopping, art, culture and more – just minutes from Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Sawgrass Mills
One of America’s largest malls, this massive shopping complex offers exceptional bargains on high-end merchandise.
Las Olas Beach
A lively boulevard dotted with ritzy yachts and mansions runs alongside this glorious bay, known for its clear water and fun evening vibe.
Activities
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
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
Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sea Rocket Sunset & Intracoastal Cruise in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Our pick of the best Barrier Island Hotel Deals
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Excelente
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Pier Sixty-Six (Pier 66)
The hotel is perfectly clean. Beautiful areas and adult pool as well as family pool, the staff are friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
Everything was perfect. We only had the one night stay with you before our cruise but wished we could have made our stay longer. The room was perfect and the walk around the property just awesome. We had dinner at night and the staff and service was great.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Our stay was wonderful overall. Stephanie at the front desk was amazing — warm, professional, and very welcoming. The welcome cookie was a lovely touch and made us feel right at home. The facilities were modern and well maintained, and the restaurant was excellent. We truly enjoyed the food and the ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
An absolutely huge upgrade from the past couple years actually the rooms were clean. The bedding was brand new and they actually serve breakfast again thank God, the air conditioner, and the air conditioner was fabulous.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
Could be better
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Barrier Island
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.
Harbordale
If you're spending some time in Harbordale, Harbor Shops and Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 2 are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Seven Isles
While Seven Isles isn't home to many top sights, Las Olas Beach and Las Olas Boulevard are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Beach
While visiting Central Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Beach.
Downtown Fort Lauderdale
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.
