Fort Lauderdale

Travel Guide

Deerfield Beach which includes tropical scenes, swimming and skyline
Fort Lauderdale which includes landscape views, tropical scenes and a pond
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Fort Lauderdale showing boating, a bay or harbor and a marina
Mizner Park showing a city and a park

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 showing 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 showing 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 RM526 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
RM526
RM801 total
3 Aug - 4 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! (2,976 reviews)
"Bbb"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
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 RM788 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
RM788
RM1,125 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Hollywood. Enjoy a full-service spa, 6 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,986 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1500 SE 17th Causeway, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The price is RM349 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
RM349
RM394 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,327 reviews)
"Our stay was for one night but the hotel could use some much needed TLC! The rooms are small and the mattresses were not comfortable. Also the upkeep is not the best. Sad because it’s in the perfect location for visitors going on cruises."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG
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 WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Sawgrass Mills and Amerant Bank Arena are ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Vacation Village at Bonaventure, Fort Lauderdale
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 WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Fort Lauderdale Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (342 reviews)
"Good hotel for the money. Excellent location."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort by Vacatia
The St Maurice Beach Inn

The St Maurice Beach Inn

2 out of 5
310 Michigan Street, Hollywood, FL
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Hollywood. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and 6 beach bars. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,889 reviews)
"I really enjoyed staying here. Great value for the money, the location is perfect."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

The St Maurice Beach Inn
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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Reviews of Fort Lauderdale

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice walk down the front

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Close to airport

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the area and surrounding beaches

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Loved the place

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Do not eat at ibiza resturant. Very very expensive for awful food.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely area, great beach, fantastic places to eat - Coconuts was a local favourite and the food and service there was excellent. Worth finding it (near Swimming Hall of Fame) and booking in advance (even for lunch service).