Independence Bay 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
Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides
Everglades Airboat Adventure with Alligator & Reptile Exhibit
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
Our pick of the best Independence Bay Hotel Deals
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Great hotel, very clean & very friendly staff!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Everyone was nice and informative.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruiseport by IHG
Airport Shuttle = very good
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port
Clean room. A young black male displayed great hospitality and professionalism
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport - Dania Beach
Stay was good service was efficient, room was clean and spacious.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Ft. Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port
Staff was very helpful and room was nice.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Independence Bay
Lighthouse Point
Travellers like the beaches in Lighthouse Point, and Lighthouse Point Tennis Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Galt Mile
Though Galt Mile may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Anglins Fishing Pier and Coral Ridge Mall.
Coral Ridge
While Coral Ridge isn't home to many top sights, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Coral Ridge Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lauderdale Beach
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lauderdale Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Fort Lauderdale Beach and Coral Ridge Mall.
Central Fort Lauderdale
While visiting Central Fort Lauderdale, you might make a stop by sights like Sistrink Marketplace & Brewery and Andrews Living Art Studio.
Birch Park Finger Streets
If you're spending some time in Birch Park Finger Streets, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park are top sights worth seeing.
