Idlewyld 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
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Everglades Airboat Adventure with Alligator & Reptile Exhibit
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides
Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour
Top hotels in Idlewyld
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
My room had a balcony overlooking the beach. Beautiful view. The rooms were old and very dusty. Didn't seem clean except for the clean sheets. Bathroom had hair everywhere from the previous guest. Not worth the money when there are plenty of other hotels on the strip. Continental breakfast not includedand ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Excellent
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort
Worst stay ever. Avoid it. Extremely rude staff
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Costa Hollywood Beach Resort
The staff was very nice but for the cost it is not worth it. All you could see out the balcony was a big palm tree. One of the chairs outside had a broken armrest and it looked like it had not cleaned. You could not see the water from the balcony. The room had super old dated furniture that was scratched ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coral Springs South
Parking is good, air conditioning is good,but other things are bad, hallways carpets are smelling and dirty,hallways smelling marijuana,i wouldn't go back!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Idlewyld
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.
Seven Isles
While Seven Isles isn't home to many top sights, Las Olas Beach and Las Olas Boulevard are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Beach
While visiting Central Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Beach.
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.
Barrier Island
While visiting Barrier Island, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Lauderdale Beach and Pier 66 Marina.
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.
