Maria & Jorges’s guidebook for Ft Lauderdale
Sightseeing
Take an airboat ride out in the Everglades and look for alligators and other wildlife in South Florida nature. 30 min drive.
303 locals recommend
Everglades Holiday Park
21940 Griffin RdTake an airboat ride out in the Everglades and look for alligators and other wildlife in South Florida nature. 30 min drive.
One of the first houses built in Fort Lauderdale, guided tours with the story of the Chicago lawyer Huge Taylor Birch who acquired the property 1895.
20 min drive.
314 locals recommend
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 N Birch RdOne of the first houses built in Fort Lauderdale, guided tours with the story of the Chicago lawyer Huge Taylor Birch who acquired the property 1895.
20 min drive.
Riverland Woods Park
3950 Riverland RdIf you are bringing your boat, the boat ramp is just a 5 minut drive.
A boat ride up the New River, looking at all the luxurius houses among the river, hear the story and gossip about the houses and their owners.
19 min drive
258 locals recommend
Jungle Queen Tour - Fort Lauderdale
801 Seabreeze BlvdA boat ride up the New River, looking at all the luxurius houses among the river, hear the story and gossip about the houses and their owners.
19 min drive
A trip to Miami is a must if you like people watching from a cafe or restaurant close to the beach, take a swim at the beach or go shopping on Linking road. While in Miami, don't miss visiting the design district in Wynwood.
1258 locals recommend
South Beach
A trip to Miami is a must if you like people watching from a cafe or restaurant close to the beach, take a swim at the beach or go shopping on Linking road. While in Miami, don't miss visiting the design district in Wynwood.
This is a different beach seen as it is on the intercostal. What we like about this park is that there is a bunch of fun things to do, not only a beach. They have kayaks, paddleboard rentals. Bike trails and hiking trails. BBQ areas and a fishing dock.
397 locals recommend
Oleta River State Park
3400 NE 163rd StThis is a different beach seen as it is on the intercostal. What we like about this park is that there is a bunch of fun things to do, not only a beach. They have kayaks, paddleboard rentals. Bike trails and hiking trails. BBQ areas and a fishing dock.
Sometimes referred to as Florida's inland sea, Lake Okeechobee is central to a region of Florida historically known for its agriculture, but in recent times also equated with superior fishing, boating and trails.
The second-largest freshwater lake entirely within U.S. boundaries, it is contained by the Herbert Hoover Dike, built in 1928. Surrounding the dike, rich earth supports a lucrative sugarcane industry and roads through the flatland outskirts take you among the fluttering fronds of the sweet crops and the towns that prosper from it. Waterways on either side run into the "Big O," as the lake is called, making it part of a152-mile boating passage way through the middle of the state known as the Okeechobee Waterway.
28 locals recommend
Lake Okeechobee
Sometimes referred to as Florida's inland sea, Lake Okeechobee is central to a region of Florida historically known for its agriculture, but in recent times also equated with superior fishing, boating and trails.
The second-largest freshwater lake entirely within U.S. boundaries, it is contained by the Herbert Hoover Dike, built in 1928. Surrounding the dike, rich earth supports a lucrative sugarcane industry and roads through the flatland outskirts take you among the fluttering fronds of the sweet crops and the towns that prosper from it. Waterways on either side run into the "Big O," as the lake is called, making it part of a152-mile boating passage way through the middle of the state known as the Okeechobee Waterway.
Food scene
Casual restaurant on the pier of Dania Beach. Spend a day on Dania beach take a break for a lunch on the deck or end the beach day with dinner. 20 min drive.
159 locals recommend
Quarterdeck Restaurants
300 N Beach RdCasual restaurant on the pier of Dania Beach. Spend a day on Dania beach take a break for a lunch on the deck or end the beach day with dinner. 20 min drive.
Nice restaurant near Fort Lauderdale Beach, nice deck seating on the New River. One of our favorite restaurants, well worth a visit. Be prepared to wait for a table. We usually enjoy a drink on the deck, while waiting, watching the super yachts in the marina and the boats going by.
189 locals recommend
Coconuts
429 Seabreeze BlvdNice restaurant near Fort Lauderdale Beach, nice deck seating on the New River. One of our favorite restaurants, well worth a visit. Be prepared to wait for a table. We usually enjoy a drink on the deck, while waiting, watching the super yachts in the marina and the boats going by.
Nice restaurant with deck facing a marina full luxury yachts. Also one of our favorites and only 10 min drive.
17 locals recommend
Rendezvous
2525 Marina Bay Dr WNice restaurant with deck facing a marina full luxury yachts. Also one of our favorites and only 10 min drive.
If you like Greek food, we recommend this place only a 10 min drive.
40 locals recommend
My Big Fat Greek Restaurant
3445 Griffin RdIf you like Greek food, we recommend this place only a 10 min drive.
Neighborhoods
Known as the shoppers' paradise. Where else can you find such a wide variety of quality stores? And the ambience of the boulevard makes shopping even more of a pleasure. Have a leisurely brunch at a sidewalk café, browse and shop at fabulous boutiques, galleries, specialty stores and fabulous fashion houses and then spend a romantic evening dining at one of Las Olas' many wonderful restaurants!
318 locals recommend
Las Olas
Known as the shoppers' paradise. Where else can you find such a wide variety of quality stores? And the ambience of the boulevard makes shopping even more of a pleasure. Have a leisurely brunch at a sidewalk café, browse and shop at fabulous boutiques, galleries, specialty stores and fabulous fashion houses and then spend a romantic evening dining at one of Las Olas' many wonderful restaurants!
City/town information
Atlantic Blvd has an great assortment of restaurants and shops and leads down to an amazing beach with Fishing pier
227 locals recommend
Delray Beach
Atlantic Blvd has an great assortment of restaurants and shops and leads down to an amazing beach with Fishing pier