Barrier Island
Fort Lauderdale
Visit Barrier Island
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.
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.
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.
Las Olas Boulevard
Shops, art galleries and restaurants line a two-lane street that is Fort Lauderdale’s answer to California’s Rodeo Drive.
Things to do
VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise
1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early)
Top hotels in Barrier Island
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
The staff at the front check in were super helpful and kind. Expedia messed up my room that I booked. Expedia was supposed to book 2 double beds and a balcony but when I arrived they had a king and no balcony. The front desk was super helpful and was able to get me a double bed room with an amazing ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
Our favorite hotel! Service is wonderful. We’ve been coming here for the past 7 years and make so many memories on each trip.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Pier Sixty-Six (Pier 66)
Service was wonderful!
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Everything was pricey but good.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
The room was fine and the property was adequate and priced right. There is a shuttle to the cruise port but you can't reserve until you check in. You must reserve immediately because spots fill up early-and as far as I know you can't call in early to book (was mid-December). I ended up doing rideshare, ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Sunny
Everything about this hotel was first rate. From the valet, to the check-in, to the atrium/lobby, to the rooms. Everything was amazing.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 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.
