The Cove 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.
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
Shops, art galleries and restaurants line a two-lane street that is Fort Lauderdale’s answer to California’s Rodeo Drive.
Sawgrass Mills
One of America’s largest malls, this massive shopping complex offers exceptional bargains on high-end merchandise.
Things to do
Everglades Airboat Adventure with Alligator & Reptile Exhibit
Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise
Top hotels in The Cove
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
While the resort was fine, parking is very expensive per day and the Mermaids were non-existent.That was the main reason we stayed there but were told they may or not return but were still advertised on their website.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Good experience
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Ocean Beach Club Hotel
Staff was helpful, but they were understaffed Every time we went to the front desk it was a long wait. One table at pool with only 2 chairs. They refused to get us a couple more chairs Pool area was dirty Poor lighting in our room
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort by Vacatia
Room was nice close to beach and restaurants.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Ocean Sky Hotel and Resort
The room was not very nice for the price. And the floor was absolutely filthy! I went to wipe up some water and I couldn’t believe the dirt that came up. Always wear shoes. If I could attach a picture I would have the dirt. The water was yellow which was concerning. And they charge 15$ per day per ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruiseport by IHG
Would stay again!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Cove
Lighthouse Point
Travellers like the beaches in Lighthouse Point, and Lighthouse Point Tennis Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Avalon Harbor
When in Avalon Harbor, you can plan a visit to Pompano Citi Centre and Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Galt Mile
Though Galt Mile may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gold Coast Scuba and Coral Ridge Mall.
Lauderdale Beach
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lauderdale Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Fort Lauderdale Beach and Coral Ridge Mall.
Coral Ridge
While Coral Ridge isn't home to many top sights, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Coral Ridge Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Birch Park Finger Streets
If you're spending some time in Birch Park Finger Streets, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park are top sights worth seeing.
