Bal Harbour 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
Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Everglades Airboat Adventure with Alligator & Reptile Exhibit
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides
Top hotels in Bal Harbour
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Valet parking very expensive and had to pay some hidden fees for hotel, may not return or recommend to friends
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort
The valet is a true nightmare. Fighting for pool chairs insane, over half an hour to speak to front desk absolutely crazy. Never have I ever been in a resort this crazy full and understaffed
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
My room wasn’t cleaned one day. Requested a cleaning and left for about two hours and no change. Next spoke to front desk again in person and the room was cleaned. Small bathroom area. Sheets were moderately clean. Doors closing in other guest rooms is pretty jarring, very loud. Bar and food were ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
The room was fairly clean. Handicap accessibility was difficult as you have to go outside and around many corners and in and out doors to get to rooms. The free shuttle from the airport and to the cruise terminal were amazing though!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Costa Hollywood Beach Resort
Hotel was nice. Roof pool was really nice. I went down to tell them my room phone wasn’t working. They sent someone up and he also went down to tell them it didn’t work. The lady at the desk asked me if I really needed it.. I would have 100% used room service to order stuff. I wasn’t fond of that ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coral Springs South
Great location, feel safe, many restaurants to walk to. Free parking. Great staff, especially helpful was Gigi at the front desk, very friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bal Harbour
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.
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 Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.
East Fort Lauderdale
If you're spending some time in East Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Boulevard are top sights worth seeing.
Victoria Park
While visiting Victoria Park, you might make a stop by sights like Parker Playhouse and Jimmy Evert Tennis Center.
Galt Mile
Though Galt Mile may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like El Prado Park and Lauderdale by the Sea Beach.
