Area guides
Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods
Where to stay, eat and wander — a quick vibe check on the areas visitors ask about most.
Sidewalk cafés, galleries, boutiques
Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale's signature street runs from downtown toward the beach, with patio dining, shopping and evening strolls. It's the go-to for a few hours before a cruise.
Waterfront path, arts district, high-rises
Downtown & Riverwalk
The Riverwalk follows the New River past the Broward Center, the Museum of Discovery and Science and riverside bars. Brightline's downtown station is a short walk away.
Murals, breweries, new apartments
Flagler Village
A fast-changing arts district north of downtown with street art, breweries, coffee shops and new residential towers.
Small beach town, snorkel-friendly
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Low-rise and walkable, with a fishing pier, reef snorkeling and casual restaurants by the sand.
Old-Florida beach, Broadwalk
Hollywood Beach
Laid-back beach community built around the 2.5-mile Broadwalk.
Mixed-use shopping & dining
Dania Pointe
A newer shopping, dining and hotel district off I-95 in Dania Beach, convenient to the airport and the port.
Wilton Drive nightlife
Wilton Manors
A small city known for the bars, restaurants and LGBTQ+-friendly nightlife of Wilton Drive.
Facts checked October 10, 2026. Prices and schedules change — confirm with the operator before you go. Spot something out of date? Tell us.