River Oaks Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 top-notch restaurants.
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
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early)
Our pick of the best River Oaks Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport North Cruise Port
Clean, comfortable room in a location walkable to restaurants and a few shops. Front desk attendants were pleasant and helpful.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Room was pretty basic. What we liked was the free airport and cruise shuttles. Excellent staff who worked well with our travel plans
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Nice place, enjoyed it alot
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Ft Lauderdale Hollywood Airport Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruiseport by IHG
The room was. Clean and met all my needs. I needed help with bags snd the sent a gentleman up even though they no longer have a bellman.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Sherry Frontenac Oceanfront Hotel
On the beach. Older property staff was nice. View from the balcony was amazing. Breakfast was okay.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River Oaks
Harbordale
If you're spending some time in Harbordale, Harbor Shops and Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 2 are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Victoria Park
While visiting Victoria Park, you might make a stop by sights like Parker Playhouse and Jimmy Evert Tennis Center.
Barrier Island
While visiting Barrier Island, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Lauderdale Beach and Pier 66 Marina.
