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 lively bars.
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.
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 Boulevard
This vibrant district packed with chic boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants offers a welcome break from the beach.
Sawgrass Mills
One of America’s largest malls, this massive shopping complex offers exceptional bargains on high-end merchandise.
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
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise
Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
Our pick of the best Barrier Island Hotel Deals
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
We had a nice stay.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Pier Sixty-Six (Pier 66)
The best hotel we have stayed at. Went over the top for our family from our great welcome to them sending a birthday cake for our kids to Uncle Mike at checkout treating our kids like royalty! Don't skip on this hotel, it's truly the best!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
Clean and everything was nice
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
It’s a nice looking resort with a great quality restaurant
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Barley House
Friendly staff, beautiful and clean rooms, great walking distance to restaurants.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Shuttle service was excellent
Reviewed on 14 Dec 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.
Harbordale
If you're spending some time in Harbordale, Harbor Shops and Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 2 are top sights worth seeing.
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 Lauderdale Yacht Club Marina.
Seven Isles
While Seven Isles isn't home to many top sights, Las Olas Boulevard and Fort Lauderdale Beach 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 Sebastian Street Beach.
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.
