Central Oakland Park Travel Guide
Fort Lauderdale
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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.
Sawgrass Mills
One of America’s largest malls, this massive shopping complex offers exceptional bargains on high-end merchandise.
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
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Everglades Airboat Adventure with Alligator & Reptile Exhibit
Miami: 1-hour Jetcar Rental
Fort Lauderdale: Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Top hotels in Central Oakland Park
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
The staff was courteous however the grounds was unattended trash cigarette butts overflowing trash cans. It was good and a great location. It maybe an East Coast thing. A lot of tourists from abroad. Price was right. Food was expensive for what it was.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
There was a problem at the beginning and they fixed it immediately
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Sunny
Our stay at The Sunny was wonderful! The rooms and facilities are brand new (you can almost smell the fresh paint) and there were many thoughtful touches (like fresh orange juice in the lobby) that made our stay truly memorable. The staff goes above and beyond to be accommodating/ especially the ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruiseport by IHG
Room clean, staff courteous and shout out to the lady running the store. Very nice lady and very helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coral Springs South
Clean and staff was excellent - hotel is a little tired
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
Everything about our stay was excellent. We will definitely come back. No fault of resort the weather didn’t cooperate for our one night stay. Excellent customer service from staff and rooms where more than what we expected, very fancy ******* LOVE THIS PLACE
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Oakland Park
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.
Central Fort Lauderdale
While visiting Central Fort Lauderdale, you might make a stop by sights like Osswald Park and Sistrink Marketplace & Brewery.
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.
Galt Mile
Though Galt Mile may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Coral Ridge Mall and Lauderdale by the Sea Beach.
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.
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.
