Valerie's Guidebook
Getting There
Helpful modes of transportation around Fort Lauderdale
Use code ALLABOARD for 25% off tickets . Free pickup and drop off within 5 miles of station.
50 residents recomanen
Brightline
101 NW 2nd AveUse code ALLABOARD for 25% off tickets . Free pickup and drop off within 5 miles of station.
Sun Trolley
FREE !
Neighborhoods
Quiet and shady 🌳, enjoy a breezy bike ride through this lovely neighborhood as a way to avoid highway traffic on your way to Las Olas or Downtown.
39 residents recomanen
Victoria Park
Quiet and shady 🌳, enjoy a breezy bike ride through this lovely neighborhood as a way to avoid highway traffic on your way to Las Olas or Downtown.
An artsy Miami city neighborhood known for boutiques, craft food and beverage, and Art festivals
368 residents recomanen
Wynwood Art District
An artsy Miami city neighborhood known for boutiques, craft food and beverage, and Art festivals
Something for everyone, with special events at the Museum, live music on the weekends
258 residents recomanen
Mizner Park
327 Plaza RealSomething for everyone, with special events at the Museum, live music on the weekends
Food Scene
YOLO (You Only Live Once)
333 E Las Olas BlvdA great variety of cuisine with a lively nightlife
Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar
1313 E Las Olas BlvdA Fort Lauderdale must-try!
On the Marina by the Swimming Hall of Fame, watch the ships come and go from the Sunny Patio at Coconuts. Some of the freshest Seafood in all of Fort Lauderdale Beach!
189 residents recomanen
Coconuts
429 Seabreeze BlvdOn the Marina by the Swimming Hall of Fame, watch the ships come and go from the Sunny Patio at Coconuts. Some of the freshest Seafood in all of Fort Lauderdale Beach!
Unobstructed Ocean views, unpretentious Service, Reliably Tasty and Fresh cuisine
7 residents recomanen
Wild Thyme Oceanside Eatery
601 N Fort Lauderdale Beach BlvdUnobstructed Ocean views, unpretentious Service, Reliably Tasty and Fresh cuisine
One of the Best Seafood Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale , located on the water
115 residents recomanen
Boatyard
1555 SE 17th StOne of the Best Seafood Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale , located on the water
Beautiful Nature Gardens with Coy ponds and Lush Foliage. Book in Advance for a weekend brunch or dinner
32 residents recomanen
Sundy House
106 S Swinton AveBeautiful Nature Gardens with Coy ponds and Lush Foliage. Book in Advance for a weekend brunch or dinner
Close enough to walk! Il Mulino is a great option for an Italian dinner. Pasta is scratch made with saffron, and offer fresh made Pizzas from their pizza oven.
53 residents recomanen
IL Mulino
1800 E Sunrise BlvdClose enough to walk! Il Mulino is a great option for an Italian dinner. Pasta is scratch made with saffron, and offer fresh made Pizzas from their pizza oven.
Best Happy Hour ! 4-6pm M-F, one of the best Italian restaurants in the Beach Area
10 residents recomanen
Dal Contadino Trattoria
2775 E Oakland Park BlvdBest Happy Hour ! 4-6pm M-F, one of the best Italian restaurants in the Beach Area
Budget friendly Mexican! Tasty and Fresh
31 residents recomanen
La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurants
4245 N Federal HwyBudget friendly Mexican! Tasty and Fresh
Daily Drink Specials and Happy Hour. Reliably Fresh and Tasty Sushi, Thai, and Asian Fusion.
13 residents recomanen
Sky Thai Sushi
350 E Las Olas BlvdDaily Drink Specials and Happy Hour. Reliably Fresh and Tasty Sushi, Thai, and Asian Fusion.
Find the Flagler Village location by Holiday Park! Daily Specials with FRESH reliable Mexican staples. Outdoor and Indoor seating
The Whole Enchilada - Mexican Restaurant Fort Lauderdale
4115 N Federal HwyFind the Flagler Village location by Holiday Park! Daily Specials with FRESH reliable Mexican staples. Outdoor and Indoor seating
Phat Boy Sushi & Kitchen (1)
4100 N Federal HwySightseeing
A short ride out west to the Everglades, the Everglades Holiday Park is home to the Gator Boys. Fun, Educational, and you can pet a live gator! 🐊
303 residents recomanen
Parc de vacances d'Everglades
21940 Griffin RdA short ride out west to the Everglades, the Everglades Holiday Park is home to the Gator Boys. Fun, Educational, and you can pet a live gator! 🐊
Tickets sold on the boat or online , approx. $26/pp for the day, hop on/off. Captain gives a nice tour and local information along the way down the Intracoastal Waterway
51 residents recomanen
Water Taxi Stop #7
2670 E Sunrise BlvdTickets sold on the boat or online , approx. $26/pp for the day, hop on/off. Captain gives a nice tour and local information along the way down the Intracoastal Waterway
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 N Birch RdHistoric Gardens in Fort Lauderdale Beach
IMAX theater; Fun for the Whole Family! Great for Kids
444 residents recomanen
Museu de la Descoberta i la Ciència
401 SW 2nd StIMAX theater; Fun for the Whole Family! Great for Kids
Enjoy the Annual Renaissance Festival now through April 2022
58 residents recomanen
Parc de les Aigües Tranquiles
401 Powerline RdEnjoy the Annual Renaissance Festival now through April 2022
Món de les Papallones
3600 W Sample RdEducational and fun for all ages
Nightlife
Hot Spot for the Young Crowd; enjoy Late Night Bars and Clubs.
8 residents recomanen
Himmarshee Street
Himmarshee StreetHot Spot for the Young Crowd; enjoy Late Night Bars and Clubs.
The shortest Uber trip you’ll ever take! Only 1 mile from our place, Blue Martini 🍸 is a Fantastic place to eat, drink and dance the night away!
Happy Hour features amazing food and drink specials, and there are Daily events. Dress to Impress!
164 residents recomanen
Blue Martini - Fort Lauderdale
2432 E Sunrise BlvdThe shortest Uber trip you’ll ever take! Only 1 mile from our place, Blue Martini 🍸 is a Fantastic place to eat, drink and dance the night away!
Happy Hour features amazing food and drink specials, and there are Daily events. Dress to Impress!
LIV
4441 Collins AveRooftop Bar and Restaurant with Gorgeous Panoramic views of the City and Sea
42 residents recomanen
Sparrow
299 N Federal HwyRooftop Bar and Restaurant with Gorgeous Panoramic views of the City and Sea
Trendy Boutique Style Nightclub with Light Bites and Craft Cocktails. Check out the Special Events and Guest DJs
52 residents recomanen
The Wilder
701 E Broward BlvdTrendy Boutique Style Nightclub with Light Bites and Craft Cocktails. Check out the Special Events and Guest DJs
Eclectic and Fun! Karaoke room, backyard patio, and Miami style nightclub lounge comprise the compound that is the Hub! Very popular late night spot
8 residents recomanen
The Hub Spark
828 Northeast 4th AvenueEclectic and Fun! Karaoke room, backyard patio, and Miami style nightclub lounge comprise the compound that is the Hub! Very popular late night spot
Glitch Bar
905 NE 5th AveCraft beer and classic Arcade games are free with drink purchase
New on the Scene, this Nightclub has repurposed an old church and offers a large dance floor, table service, full bar, and Live DJ sets.
The Angeles
441 Northeast 3rd AvenueNew on the Scene, this Nightclub has repurposed an old church and offers a large dance floor, table service, full bar, and Live DJ sets.
Beaches
Beautiful location on Newly Revitalized Pompano Beach. Easy Garage Parking with plenty of Restaurants to choose from. Enjoy the Sun and Sand!
311 residents recomanen
Pompano Beach
Beautiful location on Newly Revitalized Pompano Beach. Easy Garage Parking with plenty of Restaurants to choose from. Enjoy the Sun and Sand!
Go fishing or just enjoy the waves at Dania Beach. Parking goes quick , so get there early. Sign up for the Parking apps
99 residents recomanen
Dania Beach Pier
300 N Beach RdGo fishing or just enjoy the waves at Dania Beach. Parking goes quick , so get there early. Sign up for the Parking apps
Enjoy the Atlantic Ocean 🌊 on Beautiful Fort Lauderdale Beach! Wide sidewalks for enjoying a Walk and Plenty of soft sand for a Day at the Shore
587 residents recomanen
Fort Lauderdale Beach
Enjoy the Atlantic Ocean 🌊 on Beautiful Fort Lauderdale Beach! Wide sidewalks for enjoying a Walk and Plenty of soft sand for a Day at the Shore
Family Friendly Beaches. Large Beach with a lot of space and Palm trees. Use Parking Garages for easy transit ($4/hr)
812 residents recomanen
Hollywood Beach
101 Johnson StFamily Friendly Beaches. Large Beach with a lot of space and Palm trees. Use Parking Garages for easy transit ($4/hr)
A Quaint and Fun Beach town close to our place in Fort Lauderdale ! Lots of shops and restaurants, and a fishing pier with a big beach to enjoy.
Parking is limited. Try to Bank on Bougainville Drive and Commercial Blvd a couple blocks west of the Beach.
26 residents recomanen
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach
4229 North Ocean DriveA Quaint and Fun Beach town close to our place in Fort Lauderdale ! Lots of shops and restaurants, and a fishing pier with a big beach to enjoy.
Parking is limited. Try to Bank on Bougainville Drive and Commercial Blvd a couple blocks west of the Beach.
Natural Beach. 🏖 Plenty of facilities and a small cafe w a bar.
$6 park entry, cash is faster. Parking is limited, get there early. On Port Everglades south side.
79 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson
6503 N Ocean DrNatural Beach. 🏖 Plenty of facilities and a small cafe w a bar.
$6 park entry, cash is faster. Parking is limited, get there early. On Port Everglades south side.
Catch the Sunrise on Fort Lauderdale Beach, stop for breakfast along the beach strip, and hit the sand for the day at Las Olas. Parking Garage at Las Olas and the Intracoastal
454 residents recomanen
Las Olas Beach
2915 E Las Olas BlvdCatch the Sunrise on Fort Lauderdale Beach, stop for breakfast along the beach strip, and hit the sand for the day at Las Olas. Parking Garage at Las Olas and the Intracoastal
Shopping
Dillards, Macys, H&M, Apple, Victoria Secret, Express, Sephora, chicos, Pandora
653 residents recomanen
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise BlvdDillards, Macys, H&M, Apple, Victoria Secret, Express, Sephora, chicos, Pandora
A great place to spend the day, the Yellow Green Market has a wide variety of natural selections, prepared foods, clothing, jewelry, and souvenirs to bring home
155 residents recomanen
Mercat de pagesos Yellow Green
3080 Sheridan StA great place to spend the day, the Yellow Green Market has a wide variety of natural selections, prepared foods, clothing, jewelry, and souvenirs to bring home