River Oaks 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
Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL
1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early)
All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
Top hotels in River Oaks
Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport North Cruise Port
Clean, comfortable room in a location walkable to restaurants and a few shops. Front desk attendants were pleasant and helpful.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Room was perfect temp
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
Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
Front Desk staff were professional and courteous and made our reservation intake a priority and were helpful
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Ocean Sky Hotel and Resort
very nice updated hotel. Friendly competent staff. The hotel has everything, nice pool, beach access.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Had a two night stay prior to a cruise, the staff were superb, nothing was too much trouble. Olive and Sea bar and restaurant was excellent, plenty of food options and also an happy hour. Breakfast was one of the best we’ve had anywhere with everything you would expect, coffee decent too. The bedroom ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 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.
