Hillcrest Travel Guide
Fort Lauderdale
Popular places to visit

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.

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.
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

Miami: 1-hour Jetcar Rental

Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL

1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early)
Top hotels in Hillcrest

Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Amazing food
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Park Central South Beach
Rooms were old. The bathroom door didn't work. Need to change the room eventually
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Room was perfect temp
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

citizenM Miami Worldcenter
My stay there was great! It was very easy to move around Miami. There were alot of great options to choose from around this area.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Front desk MR Charlie was so great nice and friendly personally 100% made me and my sister laugh as soon as we got there felt safe explain everything where we was going the beach the pool the food the bar showed us the map of the hotel I would definitely stay again and recommend my stay with others ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Miami
The hotel was fantastic and the staff was very professional.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest

Hollywood Hills
Though Hollywood Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Club at Emerald Hills and Seminole Hard Rock Casino Hollywood.

South Lake
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Lake and surrounding area, you can visit Hollywood Beach and Art and Culture Center of Hollywood.

Hollywood Lakes
While visiting Hollywood Lakes, you might make a stop by sights like Anne Kolb Nature Center and Hollywood Beach Golf Club.

Hollywood Beach
While visiting Hollywood Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Hollywood Beach and Hollywood Beach Theatre.

North Beach
While visiting North Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Hollywood Beach and Hollywood Dog Beach.

Harbordale
If you're spending some time in Harbordale, Harbor Shops and Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 2 are top sights worth seeing.
