Lydia’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Family friendly with a great atmosphere catering to families and adults. Boardwalk, Fishing Pier and Gorgeous Sunsets. Snorkeling and other water sports available also.
324 locals recommend
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Family friendly with a great atmosphere catering to families and adults. Boardwalk, Fishing Pier and Gorgeous Sunsets. Snorkeling and other water sports available also.
Food scene
Great location to try out different craft breweries from one of Fort Lauderdale's favorites.
229 locals recommend
Funky Buddha Brewery
1201 NE 38th StGreat location to try out different craft breweries from one of Fort Lauderdale's favorites.
Aruba Beach Cafe
1 Commercial BlvdGreat dining place with live music and tropical drinks.
One of the most picturesque, beautiful restaurants close to Oakland Park. Amazing food and excellent customer service.
Beach access is available at certain times. A must see.
81 locals recommend
Sea Watch On the Ocean
6002 N Ocean BlvdOne of the most picturesque, beautiful restaurants close to Oakland Park. Amazing food and excellent customer service.
Beach access is available at certain times. A must see.
A vibrant and lively restaurant with a great happy hour that runs daily and includes appetizers and drinks. Great open air space.
15 locals recommend
Mulligan's Beach House
2551 N Ocean AveA vibrant and lively restaurant with a great happy hour that runs daily and includes appetizers and drinks. Great open air space.
Great service, amazing atmosphere and the prices are on point. A gem in Oakland Park!
Try their freshly squeezed beverages!
11 locals recommend
Kith & Co.
3446 NE 12th AveGreat service, amazing atmosphere and the prices are on point. A gem in Oakland Park!
Try their freshly squeezed beverages!
Sightseeing
Lockhart Stadium
1350 NW 55th StHome stadium for local MLS football club, Inter Miami CF.
Great place for people watching, restaurants and close to the Riverwalk and Fort Lauderdale Beach
318 locals recommend
Las Olas
Great place for people watching, restaurants and close to the Riverwalk and Fort Lauderdale Beach
Family friendly, people watching at its very best and plenty of space to soak up the sun in one of the local favorite beaches.
587 locals recommend
Fort Lauderdale Beach
Family friendly, people watching at its very best and plenty of space to soak up the sun in one of the local favorite beaches.
Famous beach bar and a must-see when visiting Fort Lauderdale. Great place to enjoy some drinks, live music and people watching.
137 locals recommend
Elbo Room
241 S Fort Lauderdale Beach BlvdFamous beach bar and a must-see when visiting Fort Lauderdale. Great place to enjoy some drinks, live music and people watching.
Great family friendly atmosphere with go-kart track, bowling lanes and games for the whole family to enjoy.
164 locals recommend
Xtreme Action Park
5300 Powerline RdGreat family friendly atmosphere with go-kart track, bowling lanes and games for the whole family to enjoy.
A must visit when in Fort Lauderdale. Great family friendly atmosphere, with amazing views of the Intracoastal featuring a freshwater lagoon. A great spot for picnics or celebrations.
391 locals recommend
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 E Sunrise BlvdA must visit when in Fort Lauderdale. Great family friendly atmosphere, with amazing views of the Intracoastal featuring a freshwater lagoon. A great spot for picnics or celebrations.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Uber and Lift are the fastest way to get around
Driving is the fastest way to get around. Parking might be a challenge in certain locations especially Lauderdale by the Sea and Las Olas Boulevard.
Don't miss
Sunsets on the Pier in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea are a must
Uber or Lift is the best way to get there. Parking can be a challenge on busy weekends e.g., holidays, etc.