Barrier Island Travel Guide
Fort Lauderdale
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Popular places to visit
Pier 66 Marina
Explore the waterfront of Pier 66 Marina in Fort Lauderdale, and enjoy activities such as boating. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's breathtaking sunrises.
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 top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
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
Miami: 1-hour Jetcar Rental
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early)
All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise
Top hotels in Barrier Island
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Perfect
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Pier Sixty-Six (Pier 66)
The entire hotel was EXQUISITE. Our room was a dream . The pool and spa FABULOUS. The staff very accommodating
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
Thank you for a really good stay. The room is nice and spacious even though a little dated. We enjoyed the Soda Shop for breakfast and the main restaurant. Fran and Nanjulie and Joan were wonderful to work with. Fritz was great we missed the parasailing but hopefully next time. Beach was beautiful ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Beautiful property with lots to do!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Sea Beach Plaza - Near Jungle Queen Riverboat
Great lication clean large room
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Yes, burt no real blanket!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barrier Island
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.
Harbordale
If you're spending some time in Harbordale, Harbor Shops and Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 2 are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
