Barrier Island
Fort Lauderdale
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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.

Sawgrass Mills
One of America’s largest malls, this massive shopping complex offers exceptional bargains on high-end merchandise.

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.

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

Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup

All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise

Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Ft. Lauderdale
Top hotels in Barrier Island

B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Pier Sixty-Six (Pier 66)
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Best Western Plus Oceanside Inn
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Sea Beach Plaza - Near Jungle Queen Riverboat
Reviewed on Aug 21, 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 Southport Shopping Center.

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.