River Oaks 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 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.
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!!!
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
Top hotels in River Oaks
Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport North Cruise Port
Very good
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
This was by far the worst hotel experience I've ever had. From the moment we checked in, it was a disaster. The front desk staff, especially Troy, was rude and unprofessional. We were initially given the wrong room, forcing us to return to the front desk to have it corrected. Once we got into the ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hollywood Beachside Boutique Suites
Room was clean, bed was fine, hot water took several minutes to reach the shower, perfect location, 2 minutes to walk to the beach.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
good large clean but unheated pool\
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton
Can’t use top pool with ocean view with your kids unless they are 19. Terrible
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Palm Tree Club Miami Hotel
I loved my view from my room and the pool area was very cute and clean, HOWEVER, having to carry all my luggage 4 flights of stairs without any help (i was told no help/ staff was available to help bring it up) was pretty disappointing and frustrating. After reading reviews from past travelers it ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 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.
