Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Deerfield Beach featuring swimming, tropical scenes and landscape views
Fort Lauderdale which includes a garden, a pond and landscape views
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale which includes boating, a marina and a bay or harbour
Mizner Park featuring a garden and a city

With beaches, shopping, cultural attractions, the Everglades…and more beaches, this southeastern Florida city is a great holiday spot any time of year.

Fort Lauderdale’s beaches attract holidaying families, honeymooners and just about anyone looking for white sands, blue skies and warm water. Travel here to appreciate why the community has developed into a popular destination over the last 100 years.

Greater Fort Lauderdale has more than 23 miles (37 kilometres) of beaches. From Deerfield Beach in the north to Hallandale Beach in the south, select your favourite stretch of sand to view an Atlantic sunrise, build sandcastles, observe nesting sea turtles, snorkel or dive, enjoy watersports, deep-sea fish or simply relax on the soft sand.

Take a gondola ride on the canals of the city or watch huge yachts navigating the Intracoastal Waterway. Shopping along Las Olas Boulevard will give you a chance to pamper yourself or buy souvenirs for friends back home. Visit the Stranahan House to see how Frank and Ivy Stranahan lived in the early 1900s when they helped launch the development of Fort Lauderdale.

Stroll along the red bricks of the Riverwalk to enjoy water views and public art installations along the shaded walkway or participate in the day’s activities, including Segway tours, Pilates classes, kayak rentals, photography training or an ecoboat rental. Enjoy the gourmet delights at food kiosks along the Tarpon River.

Stop at the NSU Art Museum for contemporary works as well as Latin American art. See shows from Broadway to symphony to popular stars at the Broward Centre for the Performing Arts. Let kids explore the Museum of Discovery and Science, where they can learn about reptiles, fossils, space and much more in a fun environment.

To appreciate the outdoors, walk the trails of the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, sandwiched between the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Drive about 30 minutes west to the Everglades Wildlife Management Area for natural beauty.

Fly to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport or drive from Miami in about 1 hour. Enjoy Florida’s warm sunshine and sparkling sands throughout the year.

Where to stay in Fort Lauderdale

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Hollywood Beach

While visiting Hollywood Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Hollywood Beach and Hollywood Dog Beach.

Hollywood Beach
Fort Lauderdale which includes interior views

East Fort Lauderdale

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in East Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Boulevard are top sights worth seeing.

East Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale which includes interior views

Central Beach

While visiting Central Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Beach.

Central Beach
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Downtown Fort Lauderdale

3.5/5(12 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Fort Lauderdale
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Hollywood Lakes

While visiting Hollywood Lakes, you might make a stop by sights like Hollywood Beach Golf Club and Anne Kolb Nature Center.

Hollywood Lakes
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Hollywood South Central Beach

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Hollywood South Central Beach, Hollywood Beach and Sunny Isles Beach Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Hollywood South Central Beach
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1500 SE 17th Causeway, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The price is AU$174 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$174
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,436 reviews)
"Airport shuttle was convenient, staff friendly, rooms were clean, breakfast was good as well. Walking distance to shoppingband dining options. Overall is great stay"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG
Fort Lauderdale Marriott North

Fort Lauderdale Marriott North

4 out of 5
6650 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$181 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$181
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,679 reviews)
"Everything and everyone was amazing"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton

Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
3555 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL
The price is AU$431 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$431
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Hollywood. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,066 reviews)
"The stay was very nice, but it was our honeymoon getaway. I feel like we should have had a little bit of special treatment since we decided to book with this resort, following our wedding. A simple bottle of wine, or our room towels in a cute arrangement, or rose petals would have sufficed. When ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Vacation Village at Bonaventure, Fort Lauderdale

Vacation Village at Bonaventure, Fort Lauderdale

3 out of 5
16461 Raquet Club Road, Weston, FL
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Weston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Sawgrass Mills and Amerant Bank Arena are ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,035 reviews)
"Always an enjoyable experience every time I visit"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Vacation Village at Bonaventure, Fort Lauderdale
Ocean Drive Villas

Ocean Drive Villas

3.5 out of 5
1701 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach villa in Hollywood. Enjoy free WiFi, 15 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,662 reviews)
"We loved the location close to the Beach and Dining/Shopping on the Beachfront. It was easy to take Uber/Lift to and from the Airport and Cruise port. It was clean but a bit dated. Definitely would consider staying again."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Ocean Drive Villas
Marriott's BeachPlace Towers

Marriott's BeachPlace Towers

3.5 out of 5
21 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified condo in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 hot tubs, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,361 reviews)
"Ocean view is great. Rooms are great."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Marriott's BeachPlace Towers
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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