Guidebook for Fort Lauderdale

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Guidebook for Fort Lauderdale

Sightseeing

International Swimming Hall of Fame has lots of artifacts, pictures etc of old swimming, diving, water polo and videos. A little dated but worth the visit for a swimming enthusiast.
48 locals recommend
International Swimming Hall of Fame
1 Hall of Fame Dr
48 locals recommend
International Swimming Hall of Fame has lots of artifacts, pictures etc of old swimming, diving, water polo and videos. A little dated but worth the visit for a swimming enthusiast.
587 locals recommend
Fort Lauderdale Beach
587 locals recommend
248 locals recommend
Everglades
248 locals recommend

Food Scene

Our personal favorite! Great local relaxed seafood restaurant with oyster bar and patio overlooking intercostal. Busy so expect a wait on weekends unless you go early. A favorite of ours ...
189 locals recommend
Coconuts
429 Seabreeze Blvd
189 locals recommend
Our personal favorite! Great local relaxed seafood restaurant with oyster bar and patio overlooking intercostal. Busy so expect a wait on weekends unless you go early. A favorite of ours ...
At Marriott Hotel.
13 locals recommend
Starbucks
3030 Holiday Dr
13 locals recommend
At Marriott Hotel.
Local restaurant and bar on the intercoastal; relaxed, busy with good vibe. Voted best local place for Happy Hour. Great views and wonderful food.
12 locals recommend
Grille 66 & Bar
2301 SE 17th St
12 locals recommend
Local restaurant and bar on the intercoastal; relaxed, busy with good vibe. Voted best local place for Happy Hour. Great views and wonderful food.
Bimini Boatyard on the intercoastal is a great seafood restaurant and good for a more upscale family restaurant (ie not flip flops and shorts).
115 locals recommend
Boatyard
1555 SE 17th St
115 locals recommend
Bimini Boatyard on the intercoastal is a great seafood restaurant and good for a more upscale family restaurant (ie not flip flops and shorts).
Organic, pricey and highly rated American restaurant. Romantic spot, farm fresh food and outstanding service.
14 locals recommend
Market 17
1850 Southeast 17th
14 locals recommend
Organic, pricey and highly rated American restaurant. Romantic spot, farm fresh food and outstanding service.
Gluten Free, organic breakfast and lunch restaurant. Not open for dinner. More like a deli, to go meals available and great salads and juices.
9 locals recommend
Fresh First
1637 SE 17th St
9 locals recommend
Gluten Free, organic breakfast and lunch restaurant. Not open for dinner. More like a deli, to go meals available and great salads and juices.
Gluten free, organic juice, salad and burger bar with outdoor seating. Urban, hip and pricey with fantastic food!
30 locals recommend
Green Bar & Kitchen
1075 SE 17th St
30 locals recommend
Gluten free, organic juice, salad and burger bar with outdoor seating. Urban, hip and pricey with fantastic food!
Great place to eat after the Fundadome. Outdoor seating available, excellent burgers and fries and highly rated. Alcohol available.
8 locals recommend
BurgerFi
1465 SE 17th St
8 locals recommend
Great place to eat after the Fundadome. Outdoor seating available, excellent burgers and fries and highly rated. Alcohol available.
Upmarket bar/restaurant that offers foodies and night owls an unbeatable mix of great dining and refreshing drinks in a chic, unpretentious space. Great outdoor space too.
213 locals recommend
YOLO (You Only Live Once)
333 E Las Olas Blvd
213 locals recommend
Upmarket bar/restaurant that offers foodies and night owls an unbeatable mix of great dining and refreshing drinks in a chic, unpretentious space. Great outdoor space too.
Contemporary restaurant / bar with live music on weekends. Seasonal food sourced from local farmers. Lively atmosphere with handcrafted cocktails.
21 locals recommend
Grille 401
401 E Las Olas Blvd
21 locals recommend
Contemporary restaurant / bar with live music on weekends. Seasonal food sourced from local farmers. Lively atmosphere with handcrafted cocktails.
Seafood lover? Pricey and upmarket with fantastic seafood selection and great service. If you want a romantic evening with champagne or cocktails and a fab meal, this is the place.
63 locals recommend
Lobster Bar Sea Grille
450 E Las Olas Blvd
63 locals recommend
Seafood lover? Pricey and upmarket with fantastic seafood selection and great service. If you want a romantic evening with champagne or cocktails and a fab meal, this is the place.
Coffee lovers unite!
13 locals recommend
Starbucks
3030 Holiday Dr
13 locals recommend
Coffee lovers unite!
Great restaurant/bar - good vibe and music. Wide selection of food and good for families. Is busy over the weekends so expect to wait unless you make a reservation or get there early.
59 locals recommend
Big City Tavern
609 E Las Olas Blvd
59 locals recommend
Great restaurant/bar - good vibe and music. Wide selection of food and good for families. Is busy over the weekends so expect to wait unless you make a reservation or get there early.
Not really suitable for families; better suited to a romantic evening or adults only. Great selection of wines, cocktails and happy hour appetizers. Fantastic food and the filet is highly rated.
8 locals recommend
Johnny V
625 E Las Olas Blvd
8 locals recommend
Not really suitable for families; better suited to a romantic evening or adults only. Great selection of wines, cocktails and happy hour appetizers. Fantastic food and the filet is highly rated.
Beautiful indoor/ outdoor restaurant. Highly rated; fab food, large selection and not for small eaters!
123 locals recommend
Chima Steakhouse
2400 E Las Olas Blvd
123 locals recommend
Beautiful indoor/ outdoor restaurant. Highly rated; fab food, large selection and not for small eaters!

Everything Else

Upmarket Marriott hotel on the beach with great restaurants and bar and Starbucks. 10min walk from the house.
11 locals recommend
The Spa at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday Dr
11 locals recommend
Upmarket Marriott hotel on the beach with great restaurants and bar and Starbucks. 10min walk from the house.
Fab restaurant called Sun, Surf, Sand in the Hilton Hotel on the beach. See-and-be-seen sidewalk restaurant. Great quality American Sushi; contemporary design, fire pit and outdoor seating area.
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
505 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
Fab restaurant called Sun, Surf, Sand in the Hilton Hotel on the beach. See-and-be-seen sidewalk restaurant. Great quality American Sushi; contemporary design, fire pit and outdoor seating area.
The Spa at the Ritz is superb especially if you want a day of pampering. The outdoor sidewalk patio is great for breakfast, lunch or just drinks.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
The Spa at the Ritz is superb especially if you want a day of pampering. The outdoor sidewalk patio is great for breakfast, lunch or just drinks.

Shopping

In case you need a pharmacy for supplies ...
10 locals recommend
Walgreens
1680 SE 17th St
10 locals recommend
In case you need a pharmacy for supplies ...
Large liquor store with huge variety and wide selection of beer, wine and hard liquor.
38 locals recommend
Total Wine & More
1906 Cordova Rd
38 locals recommend
Large liquor store with huge variety and wide selection of beer, wine and hard liquor.
653 locals recommend
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise Blvd
653 locals recommend

Essentials

Large affordable grocery store.
74 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at The Harbor Shops
1940 Cordova Rd
74 locals recommend
Large affordable grocery store.

Drinks & Nightlife

Famous bar in Ft Lauderdale right on the beach. Busy and festive most nights of the week.
137 locals recommend
Elbo Room
241 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
137 locals recommend
Famous bar in Ft Lauderdale right on the beach. Busy and festive most nights of the week.