Barrier Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Barrier Island
Popular places to visit
Pier 66 Marina
Explore the waterfront of Pier 66 Marina in Fort Lauderdale, and enjoy activities such as boating. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's breathtaking sunrises.
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.
Las Olas Boulevard
This vibrant district packed with chic boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants offers a welcome break from the beach.
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 casinos.
Activities
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. 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
Our pick of the best Barrier Island Hotel Deals
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
The room wasn’t as clean as it was the last time I stayed. When we moved a chair, we found a used bandage with gauze underneath. There was makeup smeared on the bathroom light switch. The air conditioner wasn’t working properly. It would run continuously until we realized we had to shut it off. I ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
The property pool, playground and beach area really nice, although the property itself is really outdated: toilet is shaking, rooms and the whole building needs a lot of renovation, outdated furniture. In life it looks different from the Expedia. The stuff at the Soda shop was kind of moody and annoyed. ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Pier Sixty-Six (Pier 66)
The cleanliness, staff, amenities were fabulous, but we were charged for two nights when we stayed one. I thought I got this all switched prior to our stay then again upon our arrival but it appears there was a miscommunication.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Room was decent, view was great, felt like a resort… breakfast was what you would expect… staff was accommodating and made it easy to relax and get food/beverages 24/7. Complimentary drinks were a nice plus. Food and drinks are pricey.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Palm Tree Club Miami Hotel
Restaurant close, staff very dry, elevator is closed, 3 floors up with my suitcase nobody offers to help; in the morning they knock the doors like very rude.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hollywood Beachside Boutique Suites
Good location walking distance..beach and shops friendly
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
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 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.
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.
