Erica’s local guidebook
Night life
If you want a different South Florida western experience, round up is the place to go. 5-10 minutes away by car, they have free line dancing lessons at 7:30 pm. Great crowd. You will have a blast here, even if you have never partied western style before.
22 locals recommend
Round Up Night Club & Restaurant
9020 W State Rd 84If you want a different South Florida western experience, round up is the place to go. 5-10 minutes away by car, they have free line dancing lessons at 7:30 pm. Great crowd. You will have a blast here, even if you have never partied western style before.
15 min drive away, great nightlife, rooftop bar, casino, shopping and more.
803 locals recommend
Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Casino
1 Seminole Way15 min drive away, great nightlife, rooftop bar, casino, shopping and more.
Rodeo starts again in June. Look at the website for more info on dates and times. Less than a 10 min drive.
14 locals recommend
Bergeron Rodeo Grounds
4201 SW 65th WayRodeo starts again in June. Look at the website for more info on dates and times. Less than a 10 min drive.
All of the nightlife south beach has to offer, right near you in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. Bars, beach, nightclubs, restaurants, roof tops, you name it, Las Olas has it!!! 15 min drive or less. Walk up and down Las Olas for the full experience.
454 locals recommend
Las Olas Beach
2915 E Las Olas BlvdAll of the nightlife south beach has to offer, right near you in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. Bars, beach, nightclubs, restaurants, roof tops, you name it, Las Olas has it!!! 15 min drive or less. Walk up and down Las Olas for the full experience.
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
888 E Las Olas BlvdCuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Fort Lauderdale
Great cuban food and dancing
Blue Martini - Fort Lauderdale
2432 E Sunrise BlvdLouie Bossi's Ristorante Bar Pizzeria
1032 E Las Olas BlvdMoxies Fort Lauderdale Restaurant
YOLO (You Only Live Once)
333 E Las Olas BlvdJoia Beach
1111 Parrot Jungle TrailBeach and nature
So much untouched nature in this park. The beach is amazing. There is an adorable natural outdoor bar/ restaurant that has great ambiance, and good food. They have kayaking and paddle boarding right by the restaurant. One of my favorite quiet spots.
391 locals recommend
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 E Sunrise BlvdSo much untouched nature in this park. The beach is amazing. There is an adorable natural outdoor bar/ restaurant that has great ambiance, and good food. They have kayaking and paddle boarding right by the restaurant. One of my favorite quiet spots.
Best boardwalk in south florida. Right on the ocean, places to rent bikes, tons of cafes, live music, ice cream shops, and more.
372 locals recommend
Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
101 N BroadwalkBest boardwalk in south florida. Right on the ocean, places to rent bikes, tons of cafes, live music, ice cream shops, and more.
Las Olas Beach
2915 E Las Olas BlvdGreat beach, great boardwalk! Shops, restaurants.
Shopping
One of the largest outlet malls in the country. Luxury stores at the collonade at sawgrass. 12 min drive. Great deals, you can spend an entire day here and not get through it all. People come from all over the world to fill up suitcases at sawgrass.
949 locals recommend
Sawgrass Mills Mall station
One of the largest outlet malls in the country. Luxury stores at the collonade at sawgrass. 12 min drive. Great deals, you can spend an entire day here and not get through it all. People come from all over the world to fill up suitcases at sawgrass.
Westfield Broward
8000 W Broward BlvdNot my favorite mall, but close by
Love this outdoor mall, tons of shops and restaurants
150 locals recommend
Shops At Pembroke Gardens Center
527 SW 145th TerraceLove this outdoor mall, tons of shops and restaurants
Restaurant
Great menu, food, atmosphere, and reasonably priced. 5 min drive.
31 locals recommend
J. Alexander's Restaurant
8550 W Broward BlvdGreat menu, food, atmosphere, and reasonably priced. 5 min drive.
Kaluz Restaurant Plantation
Great spot for dining and drinks
Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine
Great local cuban food
Bien Chido- Authentic Mexican Taqueria
6967 W Broward BlvdGreat mexican food
Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar
Great location 5 min drive, nice nightlife, nice vibe
My absolute favorite of all favorites. vegan, healthy food, bowls, smoothies, etc.
Delicious Raw Kitchen & Juice Bar
My absolute favorite of all favorites. vegan, healthy food, bowls, smoothies, etc.
GoPho
Great vietnamese restaurant
Duffy's Sports Grill
Sports bar
Sunrise Pita & Grill
2680 N University DrGreat Mediterranean food
Sicilian Oven
Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar - Davie
2266 S University DrOtoro Sushi + Asian Kitchen
Twin Peaks Restaurant
2000 S University DrJaya at The Setai
2001 Collins AveNature
Flamingo Gardens
3750 S Flamingo RdReally beautiful spot to see nature
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle TrailWaterpark
Great inexpensive water park very close by. Lazy river, slides, definitely recommend.
70 locals recommend
C.B. Smith Park
900 N Flamingo RdGreat inexpensive water park very close by. Lazy river, slides, definitely recommend.
Rapids Water Park
6566 N Military TrlHuge waterpark about 1 hour away. Orlando style.
Food scene
Absolutely one of the best local places. Weekends only. Great shopping and great food.
155 locals recommend
Yellow Green Farmers Market
3080 Sheridan StAbsolutely one of the best local places. Weekends only. Great shopping and great food.