Bal Harbour Travel Guide
Fort Lauderdale
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Las Olas Boulevard
Shops, art galleries and restaurants line a two-lane street that is Fort Lauderdale’s answer to California’s Rodeo Drive.
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Hollywood
Why not try your luck with a visit to Seminole Hard Rock Casino Hollywood where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in Hollywood? Discover the area's breathtaking sunrises and shops.
Sawgrass Mills
One of America’s largest malls, this massive shopping complex offers exceptional bargains on high-end merchandise.
Things to do
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Everglades Airboat Adventure with Alligator & Reptile Exhibit
Top hotels in Bal Harbour
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Great place to stay right on the beach. Room was clean and ok in size although the balcony was tiny - sliding door was very stiff to open - balcony floor dirty and had bird droppings- we did ask housekeeper to clean but this got lost in translation
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Room was ok, no water bottles provided, night Staff poor service, no elevator, no recommended this property
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort
I live here, and this is my go to hotel for my staycations. Everything is lovely, the adult pools are a really nice upgrade. The property is absolutely beautiful, love the lagoon pool for the kids. It’s heavenly here.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Costa Hollywood Beach Resort
Everything was fantastic! The staff was great! Eddly was so helpful
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coral Springs South
The room was very cl
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Riverside Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bal Harbour
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.
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.
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.
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.
Victoria Park
While visiting Victoria Park, you might make a stop by sights like Parker Playhouse and Jimmy Evert Tennis Center.
Galt Mile
Though Galt Mile may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and Gold Coast Scuba.
