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
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Fort Lauderdale: Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early)
Top hotels in River Oaks
Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport North Cruise Port
The room was not maintained and was not cleaned, the floor felt very sticky and when I tried to wipe it off I saw it was very dirty like it was not mopped for quite sometime. The shower was dirty too I had to clean it before my family can use it, however, the hotel location was in a very nice spot ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
I would not recommend anyone staying at this property. It’s so run down, dirty, and in ill repair. The owners or investors of this property are only concerned with dollars not a great experience or how the property looks. The lobby is nice but this is definitely not an ART DECO HOTEL. Whoever has ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hollywood Beachside Boutique Suites
This property is less than a block from the boardwalk and beach. Great location. Room was clean and well kept. In our specific room the bed needs to be replaced (the mattress was old and the springs were noisy when getting in and out of bed.not a comfy mattress.) and and the refrigerator was quite ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Palm Tree Club Miami Hotel
Room was dirty! Floor was filthy I couldn't even walk to the bathroom with out my shoes. Husband complained to front desk, he was told all housekeeper were gone. Did not offer anything as a solution! Husband asked for a mop and extra towels, never received either! The pictures look good , don't let ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
The accommodation is satisfactory clean with standard room furniture. Our toilet didn’t work… we had to pour water down it to get it to flush
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton
This was a beautiful and relaxing stay with an amazing ocean front view! The staff were amazing and very welcoming! As honeymooners we were very pleased!!
Reviewed on 10 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.
