Barrier Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Barrier Island
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Sawgrass Mills
One of America’s largest malls, this massive shopping complex offers exceptional bargains on high-end merchandise.
Las Olas Boulevard
This vibrant district packed with chic boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants offers a welcome break from the beach.
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.
Las Olas Beach
A lively boulevard dotted with ritzy yachts and mansions runs alongside this glorious bay, known for its clear water and fun evening vibe.
Activities
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Our pick of the best Barrier Island Hotel Deals
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
The overall experience was positive. The room was decent, and the staff was friendly. However, I was a bit bothered by the fact that the breakfast was the same exact food every day and I was there for 5 days. It would be great if they varied the options and had more different choices on different ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Pier Sixty-Six (Pier 66)
Clean spacious room. Excellent service from staff
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
Thank you for the wonderful stay!!!!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Great spot
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Oceanside Inn
Staff very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Barley House
I did like my stay at this hotel. The downside is that they don’t have tv service. You only can watch Pluto tv unless you log into your Apple TV or Disney. But you can’t watch basic tv service. Like football games we had to go to a sports bar on Saturday and Sunday. The staff was great.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Barrier Island
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.
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.
Harbordale
If you're spending some time in Harbordale, Harbor Shops and Southport Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
