Central Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fort Lauderdale which includes interior views
Fort Lauderdale featuring interior views
Fort Lauderdale showing tropical scenes, night scenes and street scenes
Fort Lauderdale which includes a river or creek
Fort Lauderdale which includes boating, a marina and a bay or harbour

Popular places to visit

Las Olas Beach

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.

Las Olas Beach
Bahia Mar Marina

Bahia Mar Marina

Explore the waterfront in Fort Lauderdale with a trip to Bahia Mar Marina. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Bahia Mar Marina
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens showing tropical scenes, landscape views and a park

Bonnet House Museum and Gardens

Walk into a historic Caribbean-style plantation house surrounded by breathtaking gardens at this impressive waterfront estate.

Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
Sebastian Street Beach

Sebastian Street Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sebastian Street Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Fort Lauderdale. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Sebastian Street Beach
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park

Fort Lauderdale Beach Park

Cook a meal for your family on the grill, play basketball by the ocean and let your kids frolic in the play areas in this eclectic park.

Fort Lauderdale Beach Park

Jungle Queen Riverboat

Explore the waterfront of Jungle Queen Riverboat in Fort Lauderdale, and enjoy activities such as boating. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Jungle Queen Riverboat

Activities

Ft. Lauderdale: Party Boat Tour to the Sandbar with Tunes

Ft. Lauderdale: Party Boat Tour to the Sandbar with Tunes

AU$100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ft. Lauderdale: Party Boat Tour to the Sandbar with Tunes
Fort Lauderdale: 90 Minute Sightseeing Cruise Las Olas New River

Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink

AU$53
per adult
Fort Lauderdale: 90-minute Celebrity Homes Sunset Cruise + Free Drink
All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise

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

AU$122
per adult
All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise
Romantic Sunset Cruise on board Spirit of Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale

Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Ft. Lauderdale

AU$152
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Ft. Lauderdale
Sea Rocket Speedboat & Intracoastal Cruise in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sea Rocket Speedboat & Intracoastal Cruise in Fort Lauderdale, FL

AU$53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sea Rocket Speedboat & Intracoastal Cruise in Fort Lauderdale, FL
90-Minute Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL

90-Minute Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL

AU$152
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
90-Minute Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Our pick of the best Central Beach Hotel Deals

B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach

B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach

4 out of 5
1140 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The price is AU$290 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$290
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,019 reviews)
"Good hotel, I would improve a little bit by getting snacks vending machines, staff was good, good beach, a little bit distant by foot from Las Olas Blvd but a super short ride on Uber.. prices on the extra expensive side, 50$ resorts fees daily for things that are kind of useless, 50$ daily for parking.. ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
Beach House Fort Lauderdale, a Hilton Resort

Beach House Fort Lauderdale, a Hilton Resort

4 out of 5
505 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The price is AU$399 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$399
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,909 reviews)
"Bed - not so good, ie sinking in the middle and not a queen size rather, a full size."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Beach House Fort Lauderdale, a Hilton Resort
Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach

Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach

5 out of 5
551 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The price is AU$484 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$484
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The water was brown. Also, the water went down very slowly in bathroom and kitchen."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
AC Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach

AC Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach

3.5 out of 5
3029 Alhambra Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The price is AU$308 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$308
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (835 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach
W Fort Lauderdale

W Fort Lauderdale

4.5 out of 5
401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL
The price is AU$423 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$423
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,124 reviews)
"The W was amazing. The food options, the pool and the DJ was top tier. The rooms are spacious and the bed was comfortable. The staff was so nice, kind , helpful and polite. 10 out of 10"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

W Fort Lauderdale
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

4 out of 5
321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The price is AU$332 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$332
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,358 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Central Beach

Fort Lauderdale which includes interior views

East Fort Lauderdale

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in East Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Boulevard are top sights worth seeing.

East Fort Lauderdale
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Harbor Beach

Harbor Beach might not have many top sights, but Port Everglades and Las Olas Boulevard are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Harbor Beach
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Barrier Island

While visiting Barrier Island, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Lauderdale Beach and Pier 66 Marina.

Barrier Island
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Victoria Park

While visiting Victoria Park, you might make a stop by sights like Parker Playhouse and Jimmy Evert Tennis Center.

Victoria Park
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Birch Park Finger Streets

If you're spending some time in Birch Park Finger Streets, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park are top sights worth seeing.

Birch Park Finger Streets
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Downtown Fort Lauderdale

3.5/5(12 area reviews)

Cosy bars a bustling port and top sights from Las Olas Boulevard to Historic Stranahan House Museum – discover Downtown Fort Lauderdale, a destination also famous for its beaches.

Downtown Fort Lauderdale

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