Central Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Beach
Popular places to visit
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.
Bahia Mar Marina
Explore the waterfront in Fort Lauderdale with a trip to Bahia Mar Marina. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this romantic area.
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
Cook a meal for your family on the grill, play basketball by the ocean and let your kids frolic in the play areas in this eclectic park.
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
Walk into a historic Caribbean-style plantation house surrounded by breathtaking gardens at this impressive waterfront estate.
Sebastian Street Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sebastian Street Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Fort Lauderdale. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Jungle Queen Riverboat
Explore the waterfront of Jungle Queen Riverboat in Fort Lauderdale, and enjoy activities such as boating. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Activities
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
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 Central Beach Hotel Deals
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
While the resort was fine, parking is very expensive per day and the Mermaids were non-existent.That was the main reason we stayed there but were told they may or not return but were still advertised on their website.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort by Vacatia
Room was nice close to beach and restaurants.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Beach House Fort Lauderdale, a Hilton Resort
The hotel itself was nice and the front of house staff are very friendly. Location is super convenient as it is right across from the main beach and a short drive from Las Olas. The issue comes with the hotel struggling to service guests at full capactiy. When my eife and I stayed, we experienced" ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach
Very beautiful hotel/resort with a zen vibe. We had a nice view of the ocean with lots of people walking the area at night so a safe location.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
W Fort Lauderdale
Great
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
The remote to TV didn’t work. We came back to our room after being away the whole day and found the remote broken into pieces that was obviously left by cleaning staff. Sink in bathroom was clogged and toilet flushed poorly. Balcony sliding door was incredibly difficult to slide open. For the price ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central 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.
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.
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.
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.
Barrier Island
While visiting Barrier Island, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Lauderdale Beach and Pier 66 Marina.
Birch Park Finger Streets
If you're spending some time in Birch Park Finger Streets, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park are top sights worth seeing.
