Barrier Island Travel Guide
Fort Lauderdale
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Popular places to visit
Pier 66 Marina
Explore the waterfront of Pier 66 Marina in Fort Lauderdale, and enjoy activities such as boating. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's breathtaking sunrises.
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 lively bars.
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.
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
Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL
Top hotels in Barrier Island
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
The staff is very rude and don’t do their jobs, the pool was super dirty
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
The food was amazing and great service Loved this place and will be back if taking another cruise.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Pier Sixty-Six (Pier 66)
I split time between Pier 66 and Four Seasons on Ft Lauderdale beach. Both are excellent with superior staff and assistance. As for Pier 66 tremendous location on intracoastal and main highway expands over intracoastal using the best but busy 17th street causeway. Views of harbor, ocean and surrounding ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Great stay pre cruise. Lots of activities for kids.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
It's close to the airport. Was given a disabled room for some reason. Not disabled at all, although was inconvenienced by having to used a disabled toilet while not being disabled, so that was annoying. It's "affordable".
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort
The staff were very rude! All they were worried about was the F1 race and dignitaries that were coming in and not about anyone else the weekend we stayed.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
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.
17th Street Causeway
17th Street Causeway is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Southport Shopping Center and Harbor Shops.
Harbordale
If you're spending some time in Harbordale, Southport Shopping Center and Harbor Shops are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
