Fort Lauderdale, FL

Travel Guide

Deerfield Beach featuring tropical scenes, a beach and landscape views
Fort Lauderdale which includes tropical scenes, landscape views and a pond
Las Olas Boulevard featuring street scenes and a city
Fort Lauderdale showing boating, a marina and a bay or harbor
Mizner Park showing a city and a garden
With beaches, shopping, cultural attractions, the Everglades…and more beaches, this southeastern Florida city is a great vacation spot any time of year.

Fort Lauderdale’s beaches attract vacationing 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 kilometers) of beaches. From Deerfield Beach in the north to Hallandale Beach in the south, select your favorite 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 Center 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

Fort Lauderdale featuring interior views

East Fort Lauderdale

4.5/5(4,198 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
Hollywood North Beach Park

Hollywood Beach

If you're spending some time in Hollywood Beach, Hollywood Beach and Hollywood Dog Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Hollywood Beach
Fort Lauderdale featuring interior views

Central Beach

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

Central Beach
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale

Downtown Fort Lauderdale

4/5(2,235 area reviews)

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Make a stop by Las Olas Boulevard or Historic Stranahan House Museum while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Anne Kolb Nature Center showing forest scenes and a bridge

Hollywood Lakes

4/5(166 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Hollywood Lakes, Hollywood Beach Golf Club and Anne Kolb Nature Center are top sights worth seeing.

Hollywood Lakes
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Hollywood South Central Beach

4/5(288 area reviews)

While visiting Hollywood South Central Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Hollywood Beach and Sunny Isles Beach Beach.

Hollywood South Central Beach
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach

B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach

4 out of 5
1140 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The price is ¥18,998 per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
¥18,998
¥28,641 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,115 reviews)
"Hotels, awesome beautiful. Valet sucks and way overpriced."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport - Dania Beach

Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport - Dania Beach

3 out of 5
1900 Stirling Road, Dania Beach, FL
The price is ¥11,983 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
¥11,983
¥13,541 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Dania Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,593 reviews)
"Safe ,quiet,easy parking,kitchen and food"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport - Dania Beach
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 ¥30,693 per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
¥30,693
¥42,855 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
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! (3,152 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 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.
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! (1,674 reviews)
"Close to the beach and boardwalk"

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025

Ocean Drive Villas
Mizner Place at Weston Town Center, Fort Lauderdale

Mizner Place at Weston Town Center, Fort Lauderdale

3 out of 5
1775 Bonaventure Boulevard, Weston, FL
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Weston. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (370 reviews)
"Good apartment"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Mizner Place at Weston Town Center, Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort by Vacatia

Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort by Vacatia

4.5 out of 5
909 Breakers Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury condo in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Fort Lauderdale Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (402 reviews)
"Great place."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort by Vacatia
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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Reviews of Fort Lauderdale

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed during pandemic, not exactly a good time to explore any city...and the beaches were closed.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love ft Lauderdale it was one of ur staff members I didn't appreciate

4/5 - Good

Fluffyt

It's hard to find a place to living in your price range

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Did spend much time in Fort Lauderdale because this hotel was so horrible and dirty that we left after 20 mins and booked another hotel in the Plantation area. Worst hotel I've ever been too. Expediate should investigate and remove it from listing

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great vacation spot a lot to do around there.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love ft Lauderdale I’ll be back soon

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