Barrier Island Travel Guide
Fort Lauderdale
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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
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.
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.
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
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.
Top hotels in Barrier Island
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
My room had a balcony overlooking the beach. Beautiful view. The rooms were old and very dusty. Didn't seem clean except for the clean sheets. Bathroom had hair everywhere from the previous guest. Not worth the money when there are plenty of other hotels on the strip. Continental breakfast not includedand ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
Our room was clean the location was great and the staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Pier Sixty-Six (Pier 66)
I split time between Pier 66 and Four Seasons on Ft Lauderdale beach. Both are excellent with superior staff and assistance. As for Pier 66 tremendous location on intracoastal and main highway expands over intracoastal using the best but busy 17th street causeway. Views of harbor, ocean and surrounding ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Great stay pre cruise. Lots of activities for kids.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
This was an excellent motel. The room was fine, clean and spacious. They had a shuttle to the cruise port and we would stay here again. Price was right!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort
Worst stay ever. Avoid it. Extremely rude staff
Reviewed on 5 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 Las Olas 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.
Central Beach
While visiting Central Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas 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.
