Guide to a lux stay in Fort Lauderdale
Must See
The Fort Lauderdale beach sits on the scenic A1A route that stretches from Palm Beach all the way down to Miami. If you're coming to Fort Lauderdale for anything from relaxation to excitement, you're bound to find something fun to do on the beach and the surrounding strip.
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Fort Lauderdale Beach
The Fort Lauderdale beach sits on the scenic A1A route that stretches from Palm Beach all the way down to Miami. If you're coming to Fort Lauderdale for anything from relaxation to excitement, you're bound to find something fun to do on the beach and the surrounding strip.
Stroll, people watch, sip a latte at an outdoor cafe or shop the chic boutiques along Las Olas Boulevard, a sophisticated mile of fashion, art and sidewalk cafes. Stop by the Stranahan House, a preserved 1900s house furnished with antiques of the era. Join the party, a “Cycle Party” and go on a foodie tour of Las Olas Boulevard on a quadracycle. Or “follow the red brick road” of Riverwalk, the landscaped park, to the Arts & Entertainment District.
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Las Olas
Stroll, people watch, sip a latte at an outdoor cafe or shop the chic boutiques along Las Olas Boulevard, a sophisticated mile of fashion, art and sidewalk cafes. Stop by the Stranahan House, a preserved 1900s house furnished with antiques of the era. Join the party, a “Cycle Party” and go on a foodie tour of Las Olas Boulevard on a quadracycle. Or “follow the red brick road” of Riverwalk, the landscaped park, to the Arts & Entertainment District.
Shopper's Paradise! More than 350 designer outlets, specialty shops and restaurants await, along with The Colonnade Outlets, high-end luxury fashion, including Michael Kors,
Kate Spade New York, Tory Burch, Bloomingdale’s - The Outlet Store, David Yurman, Marc Jacobs, Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth, Burberry and Salvatore Ferragamo. Dining scene includes: Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar, The Villagio, P.F. Chang’s, Grand Lux Cafe and more.
Local Tip: Allow at least three hours to experience this shopping mecca.
12801 West Sunrise Blvd., Sunrise, 954-846-2350, sawgrassmillsmall.com
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Sawgrass Mills Mall station
Shopper's Paradise! More than 350 designer outlets, specialty shops and restaurants await, along with The Colonnade Outlets, high-end luxury fashion, including Michael Kors,
Kate Spade New York, Tory Burch, Bloomingdale’s - The Outlet Store, David Yurman, Marc Jacobs, Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth, Burberry and Salvatore Ferragamo. Dining scene includes: Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar, The Villagio, P.F. Chang’s, Grand Lux Cafe and more.
Local Tip: Allow at least three hours to experience this shopping mecca.
12801 West Sunrise Blvd., Sunrise, 954-846-2350, sawgrassmillsmall.com
Food Scene
Trendy and upscale Mexican food spot on Las Olas Blvd. Come ready for margs and tacos that will blow your mind.
Local tip: Visit El Camino during its Monday - Sunday happy hour from 3 PM - 6 PM for $4 Beers, $5 Margaritas, and $3 tacos and quesadillas.
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El Camino Fort Lauderdale
817 E Las Olas BlvdTrendy and upscale Mexican food spot on Las Olas Blvd. Come ready for margs and tacos that will blow your mind.
Local tip: Visit El Camino during its Monday - Sunday happy hour from 3 PM - 6 PM for $4 Beers, $5 Margaritas, and $3 tacos and quesadillas.
I firmly believe that a trip to Fort Lauderdale is incomplete without a trip to Louie Bossi's on Las Olas Blvd. Louie Bossi's is a trendy Italian restaurant serving some of FLL's best food and cocktails with a great view of Las Olas Blvd.
I personally recommend taking a trip here for Fort Lauderdale's iconic "boozy brunch" on a weekend for bottomless mimosas.
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Louie Bossi's Ristorante Bar Pizzeria
1032 E Las Olas BlvdI firmly believe that a trip to Fort Lauderdale is incomplete without a trip to Louie Bossi's on Las Olas Blvd. Louie Bossi's is a trendy Italian restaurant serving some of FLL's best food and cocktails with a great view of Las Olas Blvd.
I personally recommend taking a trip here for Fort Lauderdale's iconic "boozy brunch" on a weekend for bottomless mimosas.
Brunch lovers unite! Shooters Waterfront is an iconic spot in Fort Lauderdale for boozy brunches with a view of yachts on the water.
The perfect spot for some great food, excellent drinks, and the perfect background for an Insta pic
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Shooters Waterfront
3033 NE 32nd AveBrunch lovers unite! Shooters Waterfront is an iconic spot in Fort Lauderdale for boozy brunches with a view of yachts on the water.
The perfect spot for some great food, excellent drinks, and the perfect background for an Insta pic
With a mural painted on the street-facing side of this small building, you wouldn’t think there’s a huge coffee shop located within. Circle House Coffee in downtown Fort Lauderdale creates a surprising setting for the perfect morning cup o’ joe.
With a drive-through, an awning-covered outdoor space with tiered steps and board games and a designated brainstorming area, Circle House Coffee really gets your creative juices flowing. Try the delicious Chai Tea, and top off your visit with a homemade vegan pastry.
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Circle House Coffee
727 NE 3rd AveWith a mural painted on the street-facing side of this small building, you wouldn’t think there’s a huge coffee shop located within. Circle House Coffee in downtown Fort Lauderdale creates a surprising setting for the perfect morning cup o’ joe.
With a drive-through, an awning-covered outdoor space with tiered steps and board games and a designated brainstorming area, Circle House Coffee really gets your creative juices flowing. Try the delicious Chai Tea, and top off your visit with a homemade vegan pastry.
Great coffee and a beautiful outdoor patio is what continues to bring people to The Alchemist Cafe. The little sandwich shop is known for its proprietary coffee infusion technique and its open-faced sandwiches, which are called slicers. You’ll also find everything from avocados stuffed with shrimp salad, personal-sized pizzas, and vegetable lasagna on the menu. For something sweet, ask about the waffle of the day, which usually has some type of fruit or chocolate.
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The Alchemist
2430 NE 13th AveGreat coffee and a beautiful outdoor patio is what continues to bring people to The Alchemist Cafe. The little sandwich shop is known for its proprietary coffee infusion technique and its open-faced sandwiches, which are called slicers. You’ll also find everything from avocados stuffed with shrimp salad, personal-sized pizzas, and vegetable lasagna on the menu. For something sweet, ask about the waffle of the day, which usually has some type of fruit or chocolate.
Food halls are all the rage right now, and the favorite in Fort Lauderdale is Sistrunk Marketplace. The combination food hall and arts market is known for its cooking classes, distillery tours and retail boutiques. When hunger strikes, you can find everything from slurpable ramen and fresh tuna poke, to sweet and savory crepes and towering ice cream sundaes. You will need to make a reservation to get in, and while reserving you’ll choose if you want to sit inside or outside on the patio.
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Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery
115 NW 6th StFood halls are all the rage right now, and the favorite in Fort Lauderdale is Sistrunk Marketplace. The combination food hall and arts market is known for its cooking classes, distillery tours and retail boutiques. When hunger strikes, you can find everything from slurpable ramen and fresh tuna poke, to sweet and savory crepes and towering ice cream sundaes. You will need to make a reservation to get in, and while reserving you’ll choose if you want to sit inside or outside on the patio.
Latin and Asian flavors are combined to make mouthwatering dishes at this popular water-front restaurant. Casa Sensei is dishing out some of the freshest sushi in town, along with Asian noodle dishes like pad Thai, and Latin favorites like mojo pork chops. For a decadent starter, be sure to try the lobster guacamole (house-made guac topped with seared lobster tail skewers). To get the best of both worlds, you’ll want to try the Korean grilled steak chimichurri, which starts out as a marinated skirt steak, topped with bright green chimichurri sauce, and served with jasmine rice and fried sweet plantains.
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Casa Sensei
1200 E Las Olas BlvdLatin and Asian flavors are combined to make mouthwatering dishes at this popular water-front restaurant. Casa Sensei is dishing out some of the freshest sushi in town, along with Asian noodle dishes like pad Thai, and Latin favorites like mojo pork chops. For a decadent starter, be sure to try the lobster guacamole (house-made guac topped with seared lobster tail skewers). To get the best of both worlds, you’ll want to try the Korean grilled steak chimichurri, which starts out as a marinated skirt steak, topped with bright green chimichurri sauce, and served with jasmine rice and fried sweet plantains.
Amazing food and service Latest addition to restuarant on the famous boulevard
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Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Fort Lauderdale
800 East Las Olas BoulevardAmazing food and service Latest addition to restuarant on the famous boulevard
Dine right on the water with outside service. Just watch out for the extra calories!!
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The Cheesecake Factory
600 E Las Olas BlvdDine right on the water with outside service. Just watch out for the extra calories!!
Blue Martini - Fort Lauderdale
2432 E Sunrise BlvdPress and Grind Cafe (Fresh Juice & Coffee)
474 N Federal HwyTijuana Flats
1619 E Sunrise BlvdNight Life
This evening hotpot takes hidden gem to another level. Just because it’s located in Flagler Village, an up-and-coming residential area in the heart of downtown, doesn’t mean it’s easy to find.
With large boxwood bushes concealing the majority of the establishment, Rhythm & Vine Beer Garden is a 21+ bar perfect for a cool night out. The beer garden features a different food truck every night, plus an airstream bar and wooden picnic tables for groups of friends to eat, mingle and play fun games like Jenga®.
As the sun goes down, the inside bar parties it up with guest DJs. Rhythm & Vine gets an A+ for its ability to balance chill hideaway with the hottest place in town.
Local Tip: Ladies head here on Thursday for free champagne and wine in the evening
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Rhythm & Vine
401 NE 5th TerraceThis evening hotpot takes hidden gem to another level. Just because it’s located in Flagler Village, an up-and-coming residential area in the heart of downtown, doesn’t mean it’s easy to find.
With large boxwood bushes concealing the majority of the establishment, Rhythm & Vine Beer Garden is a 21+ bar perfect for a cool night out. The beer garden features a different food truck every night, plus an airstream bar and wooden picnic tables for groups of friends to eat, mingle and play fun games like Jenga®.
As the sun goes down, the inside bar parties it up with guest DJs. Rhythm & Vine gets an A+ for its ability to balance chill hideaway with the hottest place in town.
Local Tip: Ladies head here on Thursday for free champagne and wine in the evening
On the outside, Glitch Bar looks like an art warehouse located by some train tracks. On the inside, it’s game on all night long.
Glitch Bar is what the cool kids call a “barcade.” Dozens of free, throwback arcade games sit throughout the three-roomed bar and are yours to play. Skeeball and Donkey Kong are just the start to this gaming adventure. You can go around trying out games, while the neon lights set the mood for the vintage dancefloor. You can have a go at the menu’s creative drinks -- there’s even one with a popsicle in it. A great date night or bro-mantic spot, Glitch is a must for the competitor in all of us.
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Glitch Bar
905 NE 5th AveOn the outside, Glitch Bar looks like an art warehouse located by some train tracks. On the inside, it’s game on all night long.
Glitch Bar is what the cool kids call a “barcade.” Dozens of free, throwback arcade games sit throughout the three-roomed bar and are yours to play. Skeeball and Donkey Kong are just the start to this gaming adventure. You can go around trying out games, while the neon lights set the mood for the vintage dancefloor. You can have a go at the menu’s creative drinks -- there’s even one with a popsicle in it. A great date night or bro-mantic spot, Glitch is a must for the competitor in all of us.
The Wilder is an Instagrammer’s dream come true. The hip bar has a Monaco meets Chateau Marmont feel. Juxtaposing old and new, The Wilder includes three rooms each with a distinct personality: a whimsical cocktail bar, a secluded outdoor terrace, and sophisticated event space.
The cocktail ingredients vary from peacock feather garnish to pink Himalayan salt. Try the “Let’s Flamingle” for a fruity kick, or go for the “Blackjack” for a coffee-filled surprise.
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The Wilder
701 E Broward BlvdThe Wilder is an Instagrammer’s dream come true. The hip bar has a Monaco meets Chateau Marmont feel. Juxtaposing old and new, The Wilder includes three rooms each with a distinct personality: a whimsical cocktail bar, a secluded outdoor terrace, and sophisticated event space.
The cocktail ingredients vary from peacock feather garnish to pink Himalayan salt. Try the “Let’s Flamingle” for a fruity kick, or go for the “Blackjack” for a coffee-filled surprise.
Newest nightclub in Fort Lauderdale located right in the Hard Rock Casino! Celebrity appearances are VERY COMMON here! Amazing place for a night out on the town and for those who love dancing. The vibe is upscale and the music is typically R&B / house.
Local tip: Check DAER's instagram to see if an artist is preforming the night you go to the club!
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DAER South Florida
1 Lucky StNewest nightclub in Fort Lauderdale located right in the Hard Rock Casino! Celebrity appearances are VERY COMMON here! Amazing place for a night out on the town and for those who love dancing. The vibe is upscale and the music is typically R&B / house.
Local tip: Check DAER's instagram to see if an artist is preforming the night you go to the club!
Fun and Activities
The 100,000-square-foot metal warehouse is complete with a maze full of 350+ vendors selling local vegetables, craft beer, artisanal goods, and more culinary treats. Foodie and craft entrepreneurs set up shop in the weekend warehouse, showing off their latest and greatest. How do they stand out among their competition? They get creative.
From plant-based pastrami sandwiches to green coffee, these vendors sure take pride in their art. Get lost in the colorful aisles and corridors, and send your taste buds down a delicious path of health food heaven.
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Yellow Green Farmers Market
3080 Sheridan StThe 100,000-square-foot metal warehouse is complete with a maze full of 350+ vendors selling local vegetables, craft beer, artisanal goods, and more culinary treats. Foodie and craft entrepreneurs set up shop in the weekend warehouse, showing off their latest and greatest. How do they stand out among their competition? They get creative.
From plant-based pastrami sandwiches to green coffee, these vendors sure take pride in their art. Get lost in the colorful aisles and corridors, and send your taste buds down a delicious path of health food heaven.
Enjoy a hidden gem experience with a ride that’s “classic Fort Lauderdale.” Cruisin’ Tikis is a day or sunset activity that’s a guaranteed good time.
Go to The Historic Downtowner, and look for the tiki huts floating on the New River. Then hop on board for a fun tour of the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District.
Local Tip: You can bring your own food and have a picnic on the water!
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Cruisin' Tikis Fort Lauderdale
501 S New River Dr EEnjoy a hidden gem experience with a ride that’s “classic Fort Lauderdale.” Cruisin’ Tikis is a day or sunset activity that’s a guaranteed good time.
Go to The Historic Downtowner, and look for the tiki huts floating on the New River. Then hop on board for a fun tour of the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District.
Local Tip: You can bring your own food and have a picnic on the water!
Try your luck at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The casino has thousands of slots, table games, live poker and more to keep you entertained, and around the space you'll spot some of music’s greatest memorabilia. Opt into a Seminole Wild Card Wallet, which is similar to Apple Pay, so you don't have to carry money around or keep heading back to the cashier – because you never know if the next game is the one where you hit the jackpot.
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Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Casino
1 Seminole WayTry your luck at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The casino has thousands of slots, table games, live poker and more to keep you entertained, and around the space you'll spot some of music’s greatest memorabilia. Opt into a Seminole Wild Card Wallet, which is similar to Apple Pay, so you don't have to carry money around or keep heading back to the cashier – because you never know if the next game is the one where you hit the jackpot.
Lovingly dubbed 'the Central Park of Fort Lauderdale,' Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is a peaceful retreat from the bustling city where you can relax and spot gopher tortoises. Connects directly to the Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Local tip : There is a $6 parking fee for cars, but that will cover you for the whole day.
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Parque Estatal Hugh Taylor Birch
3109 E Sunrise BlvdLovingly dubbed 'the Central Park of Fort Lauderdale,' Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is a peaceful retreat from the bustling city where you can relax and spot gopher tortoises. Connects directly to the Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Local tip : There is a $6 parking fee for cars, but that will cover you for the whole day.
A wonderful alternative to t he "typical" SoFlo scene About a 20 minute drive.
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Round Up Night Club & Restaurant
9020 W State Rd 84A wonderful alternative to t he "typical" SoFlo scene About a 20 minute drive.
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise BlvdCity/town information
My absolute favorite city in Florida. Has something for everyone. Enjoy beautiful weather all year round and enjoy the beaches, restaurants, clubs, art and lots of tourist.
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W Fort Lauderdale
401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach BlvdMy absolute favorite city in Florida. Has something for everyone. Enjoy beautiful weather all year round and enjoy the beaches, restaurants, clubs, art and lots of tourist.
Miami needs no introductions We are close enough to be neighbors but far enough to have our own personality.
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Miami Beach
Miami needs no introductions We are close enough to be neighbors but far enough to have our own personality.
Groceries
Walking distance from the villa
Publix Super Market at Sunrise Boulevard
1415 E Sunrise BlvdWonderful farmers market. Great way of supporting local farmers and eating fresh.
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Yellow Green Farmers Market
3080 Sheridan StWonderful farmers market. Great way of supporting local farmers and eating fresh.