Best hotels in Fort Lauderdale
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
1881 South-east 17th Street, FL, 33316
The four-star Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina is perfectly placed for making the most of all the city has to offer. Stylish rooms join a private palm-fringed pool area and a stunning outdoor bar and decked dining area – ideal for enjoying the Floridian sun at any time of the day.
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, FL, 33304
You’ll find modern and airy rooms overlooking the ocean at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, found just along from Las Olas Beach. Soak up the rays poolside or sample some authentic Mexican cooking at the restaurant of celebrated chef Pablo Salas.
Wyndham Garden Fort Lauderdale Airport
129 North Federal Highway, FL, 33004
Perfectly placed for business trips and short stopovers, the four-star Wyndham Garden Fort Lauderdale Airport is a modern and stylish hotel, located just minutes from Fort Lauderdale Airport. As well as offering a free shuttle bus to and from the airport, this hotel features a restaurant and pool.
Best restaurants in Fort Lauderdale
Dune
220 North Ocean Boulevard, FL, 33305
This chic waterfront restaurant is the place to go for modern dishes, culinary quirks and delicious seafood. Dune lets you dine on Latin-infused coastal cuisine, with views of the ocean. Sample the catch-of-the-day, try moreish mussels or choose from a range of seafood specialties at this beach house-inspired venue.
Java & Jam
301 East Las Olas Boulevard, FL, 33301
Java & jam is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast before hitting the beach. This popular little cafe serves great breakfasts and light lunches, including eggs cooked in a huge variety of ways, fresh salads and the ‘mega muffin’.
3030 Ocean
3030 Holiday Drive, FL, 33316
Sample the best of local seafood at 3030 Ocean on Fort Lauderdale’s beach front. This upmarket joint serves up local catches in a refined setting. Taste dishes that range from succulent grilled black pepper grouper to mouth-wateringly fresh yellowfin tuna – if you love fine fish, this is sure to be a favorite.
Best things to do in Fort Lauderdale
The Everglades
40001 State Highway 9336, FL, 33034
Just over half an hour away from Fort Lauderdale are the sweeping swamplands of the Everglades National Park. Spot wildlife on a safari airboat tour, including alligators, rare cougars and graceful manatees. Pick your way through sawgrass prairies and mangrove waterways as you explore this unique and stunning natural beauty by boat.
Stranahan House Museum
335 SE 6th Avenue, FL, 33301
Step back in time at the Stranahan House Museum, the oldest extant building in Broward County. Built by pioneering couple Frank and Ivy Stranahan as a trading post in 1901, the historic home documents simple rural life through its rooms and wares.
Bonnet House Museum & Garden
900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
From trading post to southern plantation, discover Fort Lauderdale’s tumultuous past in the city’s heritage center. The atmospheric Bonnet House Museum & Garden is one of the oldest remaining structures in the city, dating back to the late 19th century. It’s built in the style of an old plantation house.
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