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
With seven miles of flawless beach, a team of dedicated lifeguards and luxury retailers and restaurants, this is the perfect Florida vacation destination.
Hollywood Beach
Ice cream parlors, a music stage and a water playground are among the highlights of the lively boulevard backing onto this picturesque beach.
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.
Las Olas Boulevard
Shops, art galleries and restaurants line a two-lane street that is Fort Lauderdale’s answer to California’s Rodeo Drive.
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.
Things to do
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise
1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early)
Fort Lauderdale: Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Top hotels in Barrier Island
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Staff for sure!!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
The resort was beautiful and the staff were so friendly. They assisted with anything we needed. The rooms were nicely decorated and our balcony had a view of the ocean. The pool is beautiful and clean.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Pier Sixty-Six (Pier 66)
Awesome
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Great
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Clean room. Friendly and helpful staff. Quiet at night time. Bonus free shuttle from airport and free shuttle to cruise port
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
The Sunny
The room was excellent. The food was amazing. And Ean was phenomenal staff member who took amazing care of us. We will be back!!
Reviewed on 6 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.
