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 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
Top hotels in River Oaks
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Excellent staff. Clean. Love the pool. Umbrella extra charge $38 was too pricey
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Convenient but wouldn't stay here again. Very tired facility. Service and people were awesome and very professional.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
I’ve stayed at this property many times before as a local. I love coming to use the Internet, the Wi-Fi or just to get away for the night this time I knew I booked a room with a balcony corner. I did get a corner room, but it surely was not a balcony very disappointed by that also too walking to ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton
Will definitely visit again. The hotel is excellent, their restaurants and services exceeded my expectations.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Costa Hollywood Beach Resort
Don’t clean your room
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Solé Miami, A Noble House Resort
We stayed in a 2 bedroom oceanfront suite. It was clean, spacious and well maintained. The view was incredible! The staff was friendly. The location was good for a low key Miami trip but dont come here if you're looking for a party atmosphere. It felt very safe and there were restaurants and shops ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River Oaks
Harbordale
If you're spending some time in Harbordale, Southport Shopping Center and Harbor Shops are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
