Entertainment & Activities
Cliff Lake Park
1331 SE 12th WayThe kids love to come hear to see turtles, iguanas, and birds. Very nearby.
Virginia Young Park
1000 SE 9th AveKid's playground here.
Food Scene
This local favorite has waterfront dining. Get oysters and the grilled fish sandwich.
62 locals recommend
Southport Raw Bar & Restaurant
1536 Cordova RdThis local favorite has waterfront dining. Get oysters and the grilled fish sandwich.
The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co.
601 SE 3rd AveGood, fresh bagels.
Tom Jenkins BBQ
1236 S Federal HwyBBQ second to none, anywhere. Tom's has been here forever.
Starbucks
1150 S Federal HwyWalk for coffee.
Really good Mexican. I like the fish taco with cilantro sauce.
The Whole Enchilada - Mexican Restaurant Fort Lauderdale
4115 N Federal HwyReally good Mexican. I like the fish taco with cilantro sauce.
The Cheesecake Factory
600 E Las Olas BlvdThe old standard.
Tokyo Sushi
1499 SE 17th StLong-time favorite Japanese/sushi restaurant.
Mango's Restaurant and Lounge
904 East Las Olas BoulevardOpen air dining on Las Olas.
Sightseeing
Water Taxi Stop #2
Board the Water Taxi here.
Port Everglades
1850 Eller DrCruise ships dock here.
Arts & Culture
From their website: BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER YEAR ROUND, USING CINEMA TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE WHILE SHOWCASING THE BEST IN FILMMAKING.
15 locals recommend
Savor Cinema
503 SE 6th StFrom their website: BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER YEAR ROUND, USING CINEMA TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE WHILE SHOWCASING THE BEST IN FILMMAKING.
Drinks & Nightlife
TAP 42
1411 S Andrews AveGreat food and drinks here.
Must do: feed the fish. Buy fish food inside the restaurant. Feed HUGE tarpon on the dock. Good food and drinks. Terrific views.
104 locals recommend
15th Street Fisheries
1900 SE 15th StMust do: feed the fish. Buy fish food inside the restaurant. Feed HUGE tarpon on the dock. Good food and drinks. Terrific views.
Boatyard
1555 SE 17th StGood dining in a nice, outside, waterfront setting.
Everything Else
Quarterdeck Restaurants
300 N Beach RdReally nice outdoor seating. Good food.
Do not miss the Publix subs. This is my preferred grocery store.
74 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at The Harbor Shops
1940 Cordova RdDo not miss the Publix subs. This is my preferred grocery store.
Bahia Mar
The nearest beach. Very nice.
Lauderdale Yacht Club
1725 SE 12th StYacht Club
Shopping
Dollar Tree
316 E Dania Beach BlvdThe best bargains every can be had here.
A genuine old-fashioned neighborhood hardware store. They have much more than hardware.
62 locals recommend
Southport Raw Bar & Restaurant
1536 Cordova RdA genuine old-fashioned neighborhood hardware store. They have much more than hardware.
Crown Liquors
1010 NW 10th AveGood for wine and spirits.