Central Beach Travel Guide
Fort Lauderdale
Visit Central Beach
Popular places to visit
Las Olas Beach
A lively boulevard dotted with ritzy yachts and mansions runs alongside this glorious bay, known for its clear water and fun evening vibe.
Bahia Mar Marina
Explore the waterfront in Fort Lauderdale with a trip to Bahia Mar Marina. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this romantic area.
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
Stroll through the grounds and historic house at this beachfront estate.
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
Cook a meal for your family on the grill, play basketball by the ocean and let your kids frolic in the play areas in this eclectic park.
Sebastian Street Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sebastian Street Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Fort Lauderdale. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Jungle Queen Riverboat
Explore the waterfront of Jungle Queen Riverboat in Fort Lauderdale, and enjoy activities such as boating. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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
Miami: 1-hour Jetcar Rental
Fort Lauderdale: Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Top hotels in Central Beach
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Ocean view was pretty far away, check in was unacceptable as we arrived at 2:00 and room wasn’t ready until 5:30
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Beach House Fort Lauderdale, a Hilton Resort
Perfect spot on the beach
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort by Vacatia
They are in the process of updating old couches and chairs! Much of the furnishings are old but the hotel is clean and is a convenient location! The views are either the intracostal or the ocean! Both are enjoyable except for the strait ahead view of the ocean( old ugly short buildings). However, ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
W Fort Lauderdale
Did not make it to hot tub , but ocean view was fantastic!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
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Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
Beautiful ocean view. and the staff went out of their way to be helpful.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
