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.
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 shops.
Las Olas Boulevard
This vibrant district packed with chic boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants offers a welcome break from the beach.
Activities
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise
Our pick of the best Barrier Island Hotel Deals
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
The best : Beds and pillows The pools are very small And the beach area very small for so many guests
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
Staff made the trip!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Pier Sixty-Six (Pier 66)
This is the best hotel for a staycation everything is top tier!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Nice hotel but the restaurants are way overpriced for the quality of food you get.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort
Malo, el servicio mal me entregaron la habitación sucia, me tuvieron que cambiar la habitación no se podía comer nada no no es muy malo muy mal el Hotel muy bonito muy buena muy buena ubicación, hubieron personas que así trataron de qué el servicio fuera un poco mejor para mis vacaciones, como por ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
My room wasn’t cleaned one day. Requested a cleaning and left for about two hours and no change. Next spoke to front desk again in person and the room was cleaned. Small bathroom area. Sheets were moderately clean. Doors closing in other guest rooms is pretty jarring, very loud. Bar and food were ...
Reviewed on 12 May 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, Southport Shopping Center and Harbor Shops 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.
