Shady Banks 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 shops.
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
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides
Top hotels in Shady Banks
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
"Friendly staff very clean environment I'm very happy with the stay"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort
"Amazing Pool area and Beach !"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
"My Television wasn’t working and I call the front desk for help no one came to my to fix the Television. I wanted to watch the basketball playoffs."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
"Pool not working"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Costa Hollywood Beach Resort
"The only recommendation is for the Sargassum seaweed to be cleaned off the beach daily. It was piled up quite a bit. Not sure if the hotel would do that or the city of Hollywood, FL."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coral Springs South
"Good"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shady Banks
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.
Harbordale
If you're spending some time in Harbordale, Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 2 and Southport Shopping Center 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.
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 Lauderdale Yacht Club Marina.
Central Fort Lauderdale
While visiting Central Fort Lauderdale, you might make a stop by sights like Osswald Park and Sistrink Marketplace & Brewery.
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.
