Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Deerfield Beach featuring a beach, tropical scenes and swimming
Fort Lauderdale featuring landscape views, tropical scenes and a park
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Fort Lauderdale showing boating, a marina and a bay or harbour
Mizner Park featuring a garden and a city

Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide Video

With beaches, shopping, cultural attractions, the Everglades…and more beaches, this southeastern Florida city is a great holiday spot any time of year.

Fort Lauderdale’s beaches attract vacationing families, honeymooners and just about anyone looking for white sands, blue skies and warm water. Travel here to appreciate why the community has developed into a popular destination over the last 100 years.

Greater Fort Lauderdale has more than 23 miles (37 kilometers) of beaches. From Deerfield Beach in the north to Hallandale Beach in the south, select your favorite stretch of sand to view an Atlantic sunrise, build sandcastles, observe nesting sea turtles, snorkel or dive, enjoy watersports, deep-sea fish or simply relax on the soft sand.

Take a gondola ride on the canals of the city or watch huge yachts navigating the Intracoastal Waterway. Shopping along Las Olas Boulevard will give you a chance to pamper yourself or buy souvenirs for friends back home. Visit the Stranahan House to see how Frank and Ivy Stranahan lived in the early 1900s when they helped launch the development of Fort Lauderdale.

Stroll along the red bricks of the Riverwalk to enjoy water views and public art installations along the shaded walkway or participate in the day’s activities, including Segway tours, Pilates classes, kayak rentals, photography training or an ecoboat rental. Enjoy the gourmet delights at food kiosks along the Tarpon River.

Stop at the NSU Art Museum for contemporary works as well as Latin American art. See shows from Broadway to symphony to popular stars at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Let kids explore the Museum of Discovery and Science, where they can learn about reptiles, fossils, space and much more in a fun environment.

To appreciate the outdoors, walk the trails of the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, sandwiched between the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Drive about 30 minutes west to the Everglades Wildlife Management Area for natural beauty.

Fly to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport or drive from Miami in about 1 hour. Enjoy Florida’s warm sunshine and sparkling sands throughout the year.

Where to stay in Fort Lauderdale

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Hollywood Beach

While visiting Hollywood Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Hollywood Beach and Hollywood Dog Beach.

Hollywood Beach
Fort Lauderdale which includes interior views

East Fort Lauderdale

4/5(73 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in East Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Boulevard are top sights worth seeing.

East Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale which includes interior views

Central Beach

While visiting Central Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Beach.

Central Beach
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Downtown Fort Lauderdale

4/5(30 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Fort Lauderdale
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Hollywood Lakes

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Hollywood Lakes, you might make a stop by sights like Hollywood Beach Golf Club and Anne Kolb Nature Center.

Hollywood Lakes
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Hollywood South Central Beach

5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Hollywood South Central Beach, Hollywood Beach and Sunny Isles Beach Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Hollywood South Central Beach
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach

B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach

4 out of 5
1140 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The price is Rp2.330.910 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp2.330.910
Rp3.430.853 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants and a private beach. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,001 reviews)
"Great plsce"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Fort Lauderdale Marriott North

Fort Lauderdale Marriott North

4 out of 5
6650 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The price is Rp1.692.583 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp1.692.583
Rp1.912.618 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,662 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton

Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
3555 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL
The price is Rp3.268.555 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp3.268.555
Rp4.601.590 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Hollywood. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,064 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful. Great ambience! Would go again."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Vacation Village at Bonaventure, Fort Lauderdale

Vacation Village at Bonaventure, Fort Lauderdale

3 out of 5
16461 Raquet Club Road, Weston, FL
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Weston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Sawgrass Mills and Amerant Bank Arena are ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,019 reviews)
"Good location and room had everything you need! As if you were at home"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Vacation Village at Bonaventure, Fort Lauderdale
Marriott's BeachPlace Towers

Marriott's BeachPlace Towers

3.5 out of 5
21 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified condo in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 hot tubs and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,356 reviews)
"Great location right in front of the beach! The front desk personnel were extremely friendly, rooms were very clean, and I appreciated the communication through their texting system. The drop-off is a bit confusing. If you're taking a taxi, the best place to get dropped off is the corner surf shop, ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Marriott's BeachPlace Towers
Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort by Vacatia

Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort by Vacatia

4.5 out of 5
909 Breakers Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury condo in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Fort Lauderdale Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (350 reviews)
"It’s a little out dated but very nice. The staff was very friendly. The views are incredible. I would stay there again."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort by Vacatia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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