Barrier Island
Fort Lauderdale
Visit Barrier Island
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 lively bars.
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.
Las Olas Boulevard
This vibrant district packed with chic boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants offers a welcome break from the 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.
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
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
Evening Boat Cruise through Downtown Ft. Lauderdale
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
Venice of America Tour | Millionaire's Row | Complimentary Drinks
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise
Top hotels in Barrier Island
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Perfect
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Pier Sixty-Six (Pier 66)
The resort and staff were wonderful. Could not check in until 5:30PM even after receiving text message at 3:30pm room being ready. Murat and Alex handled it well. Overall experience was great.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
Art Deco style. Loved the adult pool and many activities such as shuffle board, corn hole, volleyball amongst others.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Everything was good.Food was good restaurant's good rooms were good
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Barley House
Good hotel for great value. Will be nice when they have the restaurant and bar up and running.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Red Carpet Inn Airport and Cruise Port Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Shuttle was excellent
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Barrier Island
Harbor Beach
Though Harbor Beach might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Port Everglades and Las Olas Boulevard.
Las Olas Isles
While Las Olas Isles isn't home to many top sights, Las Olas Boulevard and Las Olas Beach 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.
Harbordale
While visiting Harbordale, you might make a stop by sights like Harbor Shops and Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 2.
Seven Isles
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Seven Isles and surrounding area, you can visit Las Olas Beach and Las Olas Boulevard.
Central Beach
If you're spending some time in Central Beach, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Beach are top sights worth seeing.
