Barrier Island Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Hollywood Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Hollywood Beach, a popular beach in Hollywood. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's live music.
Fort Lauderdale Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Fort Lauderdale Beach, a popular beach in Fort Lauderdale. Amble around the area's seaside or experience its live music.
Las Olas Boulevard
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Las Olas Boulevard, a favourite shopping spot in Fort Lauderdale. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Sawgrass Mills
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Sawgrass Mills, a popular shopping spot in Sunrise. In the area, take in the great live music and breathtaking sunrises.
Las Olas Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Las Olas Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Fort Lauderdale. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunrises.
Top hotels in Barrier Island
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Amazing
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Pier Sixty-Six (Pier 66)
Magnificent
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
Fantastic location with an “old school” feel. Staff awesome and fun. Pools and beach perfect. Pickleball, shuffle board, ping pong, and basketball on the beach so fun!
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Love the location to the port Everglades and to the airport
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Barley House
Staff were very kind, got us checked in early. Pool is so very nice and heated. They have wagons with chairs and umbrella to take to beach (covered by resort fee) absolutely lovely clean room.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Nice extremely nice
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
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.
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.
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.
Harbordale
If you're spending some time in Harbordale, Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 2 and Southport Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Barrier Island Travel Guide
- Pier 66 Marina
- Port Everglades
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Seminole Hard Rock Casino Hollywood
- Las Olas Boulevard
- Hard Rock Stadium
- Aventura Mall
- Florida Atlantic University
- Las Olas Beach
- Pompano Beach
- Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino
- Bahia Mar Marina
- Nova Southeastern University
- Amerant Bank Arena
- Town Center at Boca Raton
- Lauderdale by the Sea Beach
- Surfside Beach
- MiMo Biscayne Boulevard Historic District
- Bal Harbour Beach
- Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop
- Broward County Library
- Cleveland Clinic Florida
