River Oaks Travel Guide
Fort Lauderdale
Popular places to visit
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 casinos.
Sawgrass Mills
One of America’s largest malls, this massive shopping complex offers exceptional bargains on high-end merchandise.
Things to do
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
Top hotels in River Oaks
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Staff is incredibly friendly. Clean room. Beautiful pool and beach
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Palm Tree Club Miami Hotel
They overbooked and said they couldn’t rebook another hotel through their system when I arrived in the middle of the night. Not very reliable. Staff was cold too. Will not come back.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton
Very good I enjoyed everything about the hotel
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
We stayed two nights; one night to catch our cruise and another when we got back from cruise. There was one gal that was amazing! Everyone else at the front desk meh. Shuttle service was great. Overall it was a good affordable place, you get what you pay for.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Ocean Beach Club Hotel
Had to have them replace the sheet upon arrival due to stains on them. Just wanted to be sure. The pool was nice and warm(heated) but it could have been cleaned more often due to the debris from the trees. Over all the staff was nice even about the sheet change. Have a positive attitude. The hotel ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hollywood Beachside Boutique Suites
Nice area near boardwalk, pool area could use improvements.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River Oaks
Harbordale
If you're spending some time in Harbordale, Harbor Shops and Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 2 are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Las Olas Beach.
Victoria Park
While visiting Victoria Park, you might make a stop by sights like Parker Playhouse and Jimmy Evert Tennis Center.
Barrier Island
While visiting Barrier Island, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Lauderdale Beach and Pier 66 Marina.