Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Deerfield Beach featuring swimming, tropical scenes and landscape views
Fort Lauderdale which includes a garden, a pond and landscape views
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale which includes boating, a marina and a bay or harbour
Mizner Park featuring a garden and a city

Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide Video

With beaches, shopping, cultural attractions, the Everglades…and more beaches, this southeastern Florida city is a great holiday spot any time of year.

Fort Lauderdale’s beaches attract vacationing families, honeymooners and just about anyone looking for white sands, blue skies and warm water. Travel here to appreciate why the community has developed into a popular destination over the last 100 years.

Greater Fort Lauderdale has more than 23 miles (37 kilometers) of beaches. From Deerfield Beach in the north to Hallandale Beach in the south, select your favorite stretch of sand to view an Atlantic sunrise, build sandcastles, observe nesting sea turtles, snorkel or dive, enjoy watersports, deep-sea fish or simply relax on the soft sand.

Take a gondola ride on the canals of the city or watch huge yachts navigating the Intracoastal Waterway. Shopping along Las Olas Boulevard will give you a chance to pamper yourself or buy souvenirs for friends back home. Visit the Stranahan House to see how Frank and Ivy Stranahan lived in the early 1900s when they helped launch the development of Fort Lauderdale.

Stroll along the red bricks of the Riverwalk to enjoy water views and public art installations along the shaded walkway or participate in the day’s activities, including Segway tours, Pilates classes, kayak rentals, photography training or an ecoboat rental. Enjoy the gourmet delights at food kiosks along the Tarpon River.

Stop at the NSU Art Museum for contemporary works as well as Latin American art. See shows from Broadway to symphony to popular stars at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Let kids explore the Museum of Discovery and Science, where they can learn about reptiles, fossils, space and much more in a fun environment.

To appreciate the outdoors, walk the trails of the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, sandwiched between the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Drive about 30 minutes west to the Everglades Wildlife Management Area for natural beauty.

Fly to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport or drive from Miami in about 1 hour. Enjoy Florida’s warm sunshine and sparkling sands throughout the year.

Where to stay in Fort Lauderdale

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Hollywood Beach

While visiting Hollywood Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Hollywood Beach and Hollywood Dog Beach.

Hollywood Beach
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
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
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Hollywood Lakes

While visiting Hollywood Lakes, you might make a stop by sights like Hollywood Beach Golf Club and Anne Kolb Nature Center.

Hollywood Lakes
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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 Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.

Lauderdale Beach
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
4 out of 5
1140 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The price is NZ$334 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$334
3 July - 4 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! (2,916 reviews)
"My wife and i had a great stay this week."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton
Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 out of 5
3555 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL
The price is NZ$429 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$429
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Hollywood. Enjoy a full-service spa, 6 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,913 reviews)
"Great hotel and amenities, overpriced parking. For the price payed for a room a $50 self-parking fee is excessive."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
3.5 out of 5
1100 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The price is NZ$247 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$247
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (352 reviews)
"Happy hour everyday was nice. Easy transportation to the beach and shopping mall was fast and easy."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The St Maurice Beach Inn
The St Maurice Beach Inn
2 out of 5
310 Michigan Street, Hollywood, FL
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Hollywood. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and 6 beach bars. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,871 reviews)
"Great small place right next to the beach"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

The St Maurice Beach Inn
Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort by Vacatia
Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort by Vacatia
4.5 out of 5
909 Breakers Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury condo in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Fort Lauderdale Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (311 reviews)
"Is great"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort by Vacatia
Ocean Drive Villas
Ocean Drive Villas
3.5 out of 5
1701 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach villa in Hollywood. Enjoy free WiFi, 15 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,622 reviews)
"Amazing staff,short walk to beach, spacious accommodations."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Ocean Drive Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Fort Lauderdale

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We had 1 nt between a cruise and a flight.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Enjoyed what I came for.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Didn’t get to see anything, arrived late, left early

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Didnt havd enough tine to see a lot.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely, sunny place to stay. The beach area is just beautiful.

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