Idlewyld 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Everglades Airboat Adventure with Alligator & Reptile Exhibit
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Miami: 1-hour Jetcar Rental
Top hotels in Idlewyld
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Yes
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
It was good
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Sunny
Staff excellent. Room clean. The rooms are smallish, and the hotel desperately needs a real restaurant. Besides that, Pool and beach are great, location is good.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Ocean Beach Club Hotel
Room was nice, building needs new windows. The gym needs the elliptical and the treadmill facing the TV. Overall nice Hotel
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Sherry Frontenac Oceanfront Hotel
I am glad to stay here
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hollywood Beachside Boutique Suites
I have been staying with them for over 10 years. Workers are always polite. Rooms are always clean...rates are very reasonable and the location is great right in the middle of everything
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Idlewyld
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.
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.
Barrier Island
While visiting Barrier Island, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Lauderdale Beach and Pier 66 Marina.
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.
