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.
Las Olas Boulevard
Fine dining, high-end shopping, art, culture and more – just minutes from Fort Lauderdale 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.
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
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
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
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Ft. Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Our pick of the best Barrier Island Hotel Deals
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Perfect
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Pier Sixty-Six (Pier 66)
The resort and staff were wonderful. Could not check in until 5:30PM even after receiving text message at 3:30pm room being ready. Murat and Alex handled it well. Overall experience was great.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
Friendly staff, excellent service at the restaurant (Ramon is very attentive & pleasant), delicious food, and overall very enjoyable experience. This beachfront property is beautiful. The extra activities available arei very nice and I would definitely stay here again. The only thing that I would ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Everything was good.Food was good restaurant's good rooms were good
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Barley House
Yes
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
So,so. Issues with room floors uneven, flooring stressed, buckled. Shower door ill fitting leaking. no glasses or cups in room. Generally poor quality didn't match the price. Well, you asked, sorry.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 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.
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.
East Fort Lauderdale
If you're spending some time in East Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Boulevard are top sights worth seeing.
Harbordale
If you're spending some time in Harbordale, Harbor Shops and Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 2 are top sights worth seeing.
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.
