Fort Lauderdale Guidebook

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Fort Lauderdale Guidebook

Food scene

Walking distance, only four houses down. It's a fancy for a bbq spot and sooo good!
12 locals recommend
Andy's Live Fire Grill & Bar
1843 S Federal Hwy
12 locals recommend
Walking distance, only four houses down. It's a fancy for a bbq spot and sooo good!
Walking distance! A 7 min walk to get your morning pick me up. They have breakfast food, smoothies and all the coffee!
Expresso Coffee Co
1900 S Andrews Ave
Walking distance! A 7 min walk to get your morning pick me up. They have breakfast food, smoothies and all the coffee!
Vegan spot on the way to the beach. A little pricey for the portion size but what vegan spot isn't...
30 locals recommend
Green Bar & Kitchen
1075 SE 17th St
30 locals recommend
Vegan spot on the way to the beach. A little pricey for the portion size but what vegan spot isn't...
Really close! Possibly walking distance. Great food and bar. Big patio area if you'd like to spend some time outside. Great Brunch also
184 locals recommend
TAP 42
1411 S Andrews Ave
184 locals recommend
Really close! Possibly walking distance. Great food and bar. Big patio area if you'd like to spend some time outside. Great Brunch also
Love love love this place. Such a great date night spot, right on the beach.
124 locals recommend
Casablanca Cafe
3049 Alhambra St
124 locals recommend
Love love love this place. Such a great date night spot, right on the beach.
This is THE BEST BREAKFAST! Its pricey but 100% worth it!
62 locals recommend
O-B House - Fort Lauderdale
333 Himmarshee St
62 locals recommend
This is THE BEST BREAKFAST! Its pricey but 100% worth it!
This place is open 24/7 and is the oldest restaurant on las Olas. Its full of character and your typical diner servers
44 locals recommend
Floridian Restaurant
1410 E Las Olas Blvd
44 locals recommend
This place is open 24/7 and is the oldest restaurant on las Olas. Its full of character and your typical diner servers
This place is always popping! Get there, put you name down, chill out at the bar for a drink and wait... its worth it
189 locals recommend
Coconuts
429 Seabreeze Blvd
189 locals recommend
This place is always popping! Get there, put you name down, chill out at the bar for a drink and wait... its worth it
Great spot for a date or dinner with the gang. The backyard seating area has great aesthetics, food and service is always good!
284 locals recommend
Louie Bossi's Ristorante Bar Pizzeria
1032 E Las Olas Blvd
284 locals recommend
Great spot for a date or dinner with the gang. The backyard seating area has great aesthetics, food and service is always good!

Bar Scene

Just your classic grungy beach bar. They're pool tables, air hockey, basketball hoops, everything.
29 locals recommend
Blondies Sports Bar
229 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
29 locals recommend
Just your classic grungy beach bar. They're pool tables, air hockey, basketball hoops, everything.
Cute aesthetics! Walking distance to las Olas! Foxy Brown is right next door and they have really great food there.
52 locals recommend
The Wilder
701 E Broward Blvd
52 locals recommend
Cute aesthetics! Walking distance to las Olas! Foxy Brown is right next door and they have really great food there.
Some local brews and good vibes
25 locals recommend
LauderAle Brewery
3305 SE 14th Ave
25 locals recommend
Some local brews and good vibes
Your typical college bar. Lit on the weekends with bottle service and loud music.
192 locals recommend
American Social
721 E Las Olas Blvd
192 locals recommend
Your typical college bar. Lit on the weekends with bottle service and loud music.
Video game bar. I love the music here, always on point!
57 locals recommend
Glitch Bar
905 NE 5th Ave
57 locals recommend
Video game bar. I love the music here, always on point!
Cute place to sit outside by the beach and have a drink. Sometimes they have live music.
41 locals recommend
Park & Ocean
3109 E Sunrise Blvd
41 locals recommend
Cute place to sit outside by the beach and have a drink. Sometimes they have live music.
Outdoor bar with for trucks!
161 locals recommend
The Wharf Fort Lauderdale
20 W Las Olas Blvd
161 locals recommend
Outdoor bar with for trucks!

Sightseeing

Locals beach. There is a public beach access tucked away between the buildings. The beach is far so be prepared to walk. If you are driving there are only a few metered parking spots.
Fort Lauderdale Jetties
Locals beach. There is a public beach access tucked away between the buildings. The beach is far so be prepared to walk. If you are driving there are only a few metered parking spots.
Cute stroll by the water
134 locals recommend
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
888 E Las Olas Blvd
134 locals recommend
Cute stroll by the water
It's a bar and restaurant, mainly accessed by boat. You can rent out kayaks and paddle boards and ride down the canal (as long as its high tide). You can also walk to the ocean for a completely secluded ocean experience.
19 locals recommend
Whiskey Creek Hideout
6503 N Ocean Dr
19 locals recommend
It's a bar and restaurant, mainly accessed by boat. You can rent out kayaks and paddle boards and ride down the canal (as long as its high tide). You can also walk to the ocean for a completely secluded ocean experience.

City/town information

Hollywood beach has a boardwalk which is cool to check out. Margaritaville has a FlowRider Surf pool, restaurant and bar that's nice. There is a stage that has live music on the weekends. Tons of shops and other touristy things.
150 locals recommend
Hollywood
150 locals recommend
Hollywood beach has a boardwalk which is cool to check out. Margaritaville has a FlowRider Surf pool, restaurant and bar that's nice. There is a stage that has live music on the weekends. Tons of shops and other touristy things.

Rainy day activities

Indoor rock climbing. Tallest gym in south Florida!
13 locals recommend
projectROCK
3580 N Andrews Ave
13 locals recommend
Indoor rock climbing. Tallest gym in south Florida!
Make some pottery! Love this studio
Mingo Makes It pottery studio
800 NE 3rd Ave
Make some pottery! Love this studio
188 locals recommend
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 E Las Olas Blvd
188 locals recommend
Great for kids!
444 locals recommend
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St
444 locals recommend
Great for kids!
Throw Axes, Drink beer!
34 locals recommend
Chops+Hops Axe Throwing Lodge
702 NE 1st Ave.
34 locals recommend
Throw Axes, Drink beer!

Date Night

Great little wine bar tucked away on the Las Olas strip. They sometimes have live music outside.
25 locals recommend
Vinos on Las Olas
901 E Las Olas Blvd
25 locals recommend
Great little wine bar tucked away on the Las Olas strip. They sometimes have live music outside.
Dine outside by the beach!
124 locals recommend
Casablanca Cafe
3049 Alhambra St
124 locals recommend
Dine outside by the beach!
Outside/inside, right on the beach. Great food and ambience. For a night you want to get dolled up.
61 locals recommend
S3-Sun Surf Sand
505 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
61 locals recommend
Outside/inside, right on the beach. Great food and ambience. For a night you want to get dolled up.

Traveler advice

Don't miss

Publix

Publix is the local grocery store. Within the Publix at the deli section there is a sub station. These subs are the best! Perfect for a boat or beach day!
What to pack

Sunblock

Nothing will ruin you trip like getting burnt day 1. Wear sunblock, hats and sunglasses. Remember South Florida is a tropical climate, the humidity can be unreal at times. Light clothing, baby powder and a rain jacket are things to consider.
Don't miss

Las Olas

Las Olas is the main strip. It has all the bars, restaurant and shops. It leads all the way down to the beach. I'd recommend one night just walking down to check it out all that it has to offer.