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
Clean. Great amenities.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
Great room, view, staff, beach, adult pool, pickle ball, putt-putt. Awesome yellow tail snapper for dinner. Will return with the grandkids (when we get some).
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Pier Sixty-Six (Pier 66)
Excellent hotel. Rooms and bathrooms huge and nice grounds. Beware the pool closes sunset not cool I like swimming at night and coffee shop is RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE!!!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Clean and friendly staff
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
While it was a dated hotel it was clean and staff were friendly. No restaurant onsite but restaurant next door was delicious. Included shuttle service from airport to hotel and hotel to cruise ship was a bonus. The cruise ship transport was well organized. Our only complaint was that our driver to ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
The Sunny
Property was under very loud construction, making it impossible to sleep or work in the room past 8 AM. The gym was also under construction and unavailable. The walls were super thin, such that we could hear every word of conversations in the next room. Restaurant and food service was extremely limited. ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 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, Harbor Shops and Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 2 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.
