River Oaks Travel Guide
Fort Lauderdale
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.
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
Shops, art galleries and restaurants line a two-lane street that is Fort Lauderdale’s answer to California’s Rodeo Drive.
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.
Things to do
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Sea Rocket Intracoastal Holiday Lights Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Top hotels in River Oaks
Best Western Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port
Nice clean room comfy bed will stay again
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport North Cruise Port
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and very modern. The breakfast was better than most hotels i have stayed in. The only issue i had was the pillows were way too soft for my liking. Hotels.com list this hotel offers "train station pickup", this isn't true. Since i came into ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Great for the price.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
It was in the shower and on the bed...the toilet over flowed..other than that everything was nice.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
Rhiannan (?) at the front desk was excellent. Rooms were clean and comfy. Definitely dated. Shower curtain looked worn, sink was cracked. Still, a pleasant 1 night stay for a moderate price.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Solé Miami, A Noble House Resort
It was good
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around River Oaks
Edgewood
Edgewood might not have many top sights, but Yacht Haven Park Marina and Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Harbordale
If you're spending some time in Harbordale, Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 2 and Southport Shopping Center 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 Lauderdale Yacht Club Marina.
Victoria Park
While visiting Victoria Park, you might make a stop by sights like Parker Playhouse and Jimmy Evert Tennis Center.
