River Oaks
Fort Lauderdale
Popular places to visit
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.
Las Olas Boulevard
Shops, art galleries and restaurants line a two-lane street that is Fort Lauderdale’s answer to California’s Rodeo Drive.
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.
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!!!
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 River Oaks
Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport North Cruise Port
Room was fine
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Nice amenities, superb location ! Overall great value for the money
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
The room was clean and front desk seemed knowledgeable.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
The Sunny
Very pleasurable experience
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruiseport by IHG
Very clean room, comfortable , excellent airport pickup service. Downside is that it is not close to any kind of breakfast or coffee ….overall, I would stay again and highly recommend !!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Sherry Frontenac Oceanfront Hotel
Staff was courteous. Main lobby was great but rooms need some upgrades.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 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.
