Alex’s GUIDEBOOK for Fort Lauderdale
Sightseeing
A fully narrated morning cruise down the "Venice of America," Fort Lauderdale's New River, sailing through Millionaire's Row with homes of the Rich and Famous, spectacular Mega Yachts, and sights beyond belief.
258 locals recommend
Jungle Queen Tour - Fort Lauderdale
801 Seabreeze BlvdA fully narrated morning cruise down the "Venice of America," Fort Lauderdale's New River, sailing through Millionaire's Row with homes of the Rich and Famous, spectacular Mega Yachts, and sights beyond belief.
This place captivates me every time. If you want an afternoon or morning of peace, this is the place to go.
312 locals recommend
Butterfly World
3600 W Sample RdThis place captivates me every time. If you want an afternoon or morning of peace, this is the place to go.
Everglades National Park
A must see and do!
I love the water taxi ! It can take you anywhere you want to go, it even goes southbound to Hollywood to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. I like to catch the water taxi on Las Olas and ride it southbound to 15th Street Fisheries. Make sure you stop by the marina store to buy frozen shrimp to feed the tarpons!
51 locals recommend
Water Taxi Stop #7
2670 E Sunrise BlvdI love the water taxi ! It can take you anywhere you want to go, it even goes southbound to Hollywood to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. I like to catch the water taxi on Las Olas and ride it southbound to 15th Street Fisheries. Make sure you stop by the marina store to buy frozen shrimp to feed the tarpons!
Zoo Miami
12400 Southwest 152nd StreetDania Beach Pier
300 N Beach RdLion Country Safari
2003 Lion Country Safari RdRapids Water Park
6566 N Military TrlJohn Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
102601 Overseas HwyA perfect place to go snorkeling.
Food scene
"Casual Italian Dining in Fort Lauderdale. IL Mulino offers a wide range of Italian classics along with inspired specials in a comfortable, modern setting. Bring friends and family for an unforgettable dining experience."
53 locals recommend
IL Mulino
1800 E Sunrise Blvd"Casual Italian Dining in Fort Lauderdale. IL Mulino offers a wide range of Italian classics along with inspired specials in a comfortable, modern setting. Bring friends and family for an unforgettable dining experience."
My Favorite place to eat after a day at the beach. A locals favorite.
"Our mission is to create a great place where people in our community can gather, enjoy a high quality meal and experience Mexican food that is fresh, light and can be consumed every day. We began our journey 25 years ago by planning to open a restaurant that would not only provide South Florida with a taste of Mexican food but to create an environment that was not your everyday run of the mill eatery."
42 locals recommend
Zona Fresca
1635 N Federal Hwy
My Favorite place to eat after a day at the beach. A locals favorite.
"Our mission is to create a great place where people in our community can gather, enjoy a high quality meal and experience Mexican food that is fresh, light and can be consumed every day. We began our journey 25 years ago by planning to open a restaurant that would not only provide South Florida with a taste of Mexican food but to create an environment that was not your everyday run of the mill eatery."
Las Colinas Restaurant
2724 N Andrews AveA local's favorite for Cuban Food. Go Hungry, Leave Happy!
This is one of my favorite places to eat and have an adult beverage. It’s perfect for a nice dinner on the water.
168 locals recommend
Kaluz Restaurant
3300 E Commercial BlvdThis is one of my favorite places to eat and have an adult beverage. It’s perfect for a nice dinner on the water.
Shooters Waterfront
3033 NE 32nd AveAnother favorite place to eat of mine! Right on the water!
Louie Bossi's Ristorante Bar Pizzeria
1032 E Las Olas BlvdAnother favorite place! Get there early because the wait time can be long. While you wait, have their margarita’s with chips & guacamole 🥑!
264 locals recommend
Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar
1313 E Las Olas BlvdAnother favorite place! Get there early because the wait time can be long. While you wait, have their margarita’s with chips & guacamole 🥑!
Stop at the marina store to buy frozen shrimp 🍤 to feed the tarpons! I like to sit outside on the deck and ask for the upstairs menu. The deck food is your normal bar food. The upstairs menu is your white table cloth menu!
104 locals recommend
15th Street Fisheries
1900 SE 15th StStop at the marina store to buy frozen shrimp 🍤 to feed the tarpons! I like to sit outside on the deck and ask for the upstairs menu. The deck food is your normal bar food. The upstairs menu is your white table cloth menu!
Boatyard
1555 SE 17th StGreat for Seafood!
Rosie's Bar & Grill
2449 Wilton DrThe best burgers in town.
Feeling down and blue and just need a laugh? Well, here is your prescription for that. A dinner with Drag.
32 locals recommend
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar
1421 E Oakland Park BlvdFeeling down and blue and just need a laugh? Well, here is your prescription for that. A dinner with Drag.
If you like Baby Back Ribs, this is the place to go. They fall right off the bone!
Quarterdeck Restaurants
If you like Baby Back Ribs, this is the place to go. They fall right off the bone!
Shopping
If you need something quick, and not spend half the day in the car, then the Galleria Mall is quick and convenient
653 locals recommend
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise BlvdIf you need something quick, and not spend half the day in the car, then the Galleria Mall is quick and convenient
HOMEGOODS, TJMAX, ROSS, MARSHALLS, AND TARGET ARE ALL RIGHT HERE. 5 MINS FROM THE HOUSE.
103 locals recommend
Coral Ridge Mall
3200 N Federal HwyHOMEGOODS, TJMAX, ROSS, MARSHALLS, AND TARGET ARE ALL RIGHT HERE. 5 MINS FROM THE HOUSE.
Sightseeing/Food scene/Shopping
"Las Olas Boulevard is Fort Lauderdale’s Premier Destination for Restaurants & Dining, Shopping & Things to Do / Events
With a broad and diverse mix of restaurants, bars & cafes, shops, salons and commercial businesses on the Boulevard, the expanse of Las Olas is from downtown Fort Lauderdale, to the beach at A1A. The Boulevard is dynamic, vibrant and growing with a measured approach. Las Olas welcomes all visitors to Fort Lauderdale; the vacationer, the business traveler, and the new and existing local residents of the community."
318 locals recommend
Las Olas
"Las Olas Boulevard is Fort Lauderdale’s Premier Destination for Restaurants & Dining, Shopping & Things to Do / Events
With a broad and diverse mix of restaurants, bars & cafes, shops, salons and commercial businesses on the Boulevard, the expanse of Las Olas is from downtown Fort Lauderdale, to the beach at A1A. The Boulevard is dynamic, vibrant and growing with a measured approach. Las Olas welcomes all visitors to Fort Lauderdale; the vacationer, the business traveler, and the new and existing local residents of the community."
Lincoln Road
Lincoln RoadWater Taxi Stop
1900 SE 15th St
Hard Rock Live (in Seminole Hard Rock)
1 Seminole WayHealth and Fitness
Ask for a day pass. The best gym in Fort Lauderdale, and it is very close to the house.
8 locals recommend
Powerhouse Gym Fort Lauderdale at the Galleria Mall
2544 E Sunrise BlvdAsk for a day pass. The best gym in Fort Lauderdale, and it is very close to the house.
Supermarket's
Trader Joe's
1560 N Federal HwyMy neighborhood supermarket
Just north on Federal on the right side of US1 coming from the house.
210 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
501 SE 17th StJust north on Federal on the right side of US1 coming from the house.
Publix Super Market at Sunrise Boulevard
1415 E Sunrise BlvdJust 5 blocks from the house.
Beaches
Fort Lauderdale Beach is one of the prettiest beaches on the East Coast. I like to take Sunrise Blvd all the way East to A1A. Turn Left on A1A and go about 0.5 miles until you can find parking parallel to street. Beautiful Sunrise here.
587 locals recommend
Fort Lauderdale Beach
Fort Lauderdale Beach is one of the prettiest beaches on the East Coast. I like to take Sunrise Blvd all the way East to A1A. Turn Left on A1A and go about 0.5 miles until you can find parking parallel to street. Beautiful Sunrise here.
Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park
6503 N Ocean Dr
Miami Beach
Key Biscayne Beach