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
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise
Fort Lauderdale: Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Sea Rocket Ocean Speed Boat Cruise in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Top hotels in River Oaks
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
The room was clean and spacious but housekeeping only came every other day. The front desk and hospitality crew did a fantastic job getting you checked in and making sure all your questions got answered. Both pool and beach were clean and easily accessible.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Palm Tree Club Miami Hotel
From the start rude welcoming, gave us wrong directions to the room which we had to take a 3 flight up the stairs because of the elevators were not working. The room key did not work, had to go back to the lobby. After finally inside the room strong nasty smell on the sheets and pillows, broken toilet ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton
The lobby is beautiful and the pool and the pool staff are wonderful. That’s where it ends. The room was fine. We went onto the balcony and the sliding door got stuck open. Tried to eat at the Playa beach bar and grill, sat for 25 min missing a menu and no water or waiter to be found. Finally got ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
We did not us laundry because of one day staying.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Ocean Beach Club Hotel
Très bien situé, très propre et confortable
Reviewed on 29 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.