There’s plenty to enjoy in Fort Lauderdale without even leaving the resort! Take advantage of the resort pool, beautiful beach, fitness center and spa. There are also great options for dining and drinks. Sea Level Restaurant & Ocean Bar – Casual beachfront dining, cocktails and beautiful ocean views 3030 Ocean Restaurant & Bar – A great choice for a more upscale dinner, or stop by the 3030 Bar for cocktails and a relaxed evening Your stay at our venue also includes the following: Welcome beverages for two guests per stay Two beach chairs daily One-hour daily rental of surfboards, paddle boards, bodyboards or kayaks for two One-hour daily fitness class for two One-hour daily tennis court rental, including rackets and balls, for two One-hour daily rental of beach games, including Giant Jenga, Connect 4, corn hole, bocce ball and horseshoes, for two One-hour daily bicycle rental for two
About a mile north of the resort, you’ll find the lively Fort Lauderdale Beach, with oceanfront restaurants, bars, and shops. A few recommendations: Lulu’s Bait Shack – Casual food, tropical drinks and ocean views S3 (Sun Surf Sand) – A stylish oceanfront spot with seafood, sushi, cocktails and a great outdoor atmosphere Elbo Room – The legendary beach bar at Las Olas and A1A. A Fort Lauderdale institution since 1938, it has also become a favorite celebration spot for the Florida Panthers, who brought the Stanley Cup there after their 2024 and 2025 championships.
For one of our favorite places to visit, head to Las Olas Boulevard, about 2 miles from the resort. You’ll find restaurants, bars, boutiques, galleries and sidewalk cafés along this palm-lined boulevard. A few of our favorites: Caffe Europa – Pasta, pizza and consistently great food, with a wonderful outdoor patio and fun atmosphere. Sixty Vines – A stylish wine-focused restaurant with an extensive selection of wines on tap and a great atmosphere. Vinos on Las Olas – A cozy, intimate wine bar with wine, small plates and a relaxed atmosphere. Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar – An open-air restaurant and bar alongside the Tommy Bahama store, with island-inspired food, tropical cocktails and live music on weekends. Eddie V’s – A favorite for an upscale steak and seafood dinner
Hop on and off the Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi while sightseeing along Fort Lauderdale’s waterways and Intracoastal. One of the closest boarding points to the Marriott is Stop F6 at Marina Village & Bahia Mar, less than a mile from the resort. You can even take it to Las Olas to shop, eat or have a drink.
One of the best ways to see Fort Lauderdale is from the water! Take a sightseeing or sunset cruise along the Intracoastal and through Fort Lauderdale’s famous waterways, passing beautiful waterfront homes and impressive mega-yachts. Several cruises and private charters depart from Bahia Mar, less than a mile from the resort.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is an oasis of the last Tropical Maritime Hammock in all of Broward County. There are many amenities that visitors can enjoy during their visit, including renting canoes, kayaks, pedal boats and stand-up paddle boards to enjoy the park’s one-mile freshwater coastal dune lake.