Las Olas Boulevard has to be one of the most fun streets to visit while in Fort Lauderdale. Filled with everything from the best cocktail bars, foody haunts, some gorgeous little boutiques and a few museum spots, too. It's one of those areas that's amazing to visit in the early evening (after a long day of exploring). it is one of Fort Lauderdale's main shopping, dining, and entertainment hubs. This space has morphed into a massive coastal space encompassing many of Fort Lauderdale's best-known businesses. Las Olas is divided into four distinct areas: the modern business district, its shops, the village, and Millionaires' Row Cars drive up and down the popular shopping street but speed bumps and pedestrian crossings make it safe for those exploring on foot. There are plenty of parking lots one block behind the boulevard. read more

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It's not often you check in at a street but when you're as iconic and memorable as Las Olas Boulevard, you get that privilege! Truly, there is no Fort Lauderdale without Las Olas. This boulevard has it all, shops, restaurants, parks, bars, cozy sitting areas, and dessert spots. There is something for everyone to enjoy. It's the perfect place to spend a few hours just wandering. On this beautiful Sunday, we had lunch at Louie Bossi, grabbed coffee at Ann's Florist & Coffee Bar, and strolled through the art festival. Such a fun way to spend an afternoon! It's very walkable, though the street isn't always closed to traffic like it was for the festival , which made it even more enjoyable today. Whether you're planning a full day out or just popping in for one stop, Las Olas never disappoints. read more

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Celebrating New Years Eve on Las Olas is the perfect choice if the plan is to have a nice meal, stay safe and get home before the ball drops. The street is extra magical during the holidays and on New Years Eve the people (and car) watching is especially good. Grab a gelato, take a stroll. Sip a wine and watch the show. Whatever you prefer, there's no place better than this for it in Broward. Five Stars (always) read more

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Las Olas is a famous street in Fort Lauderdale. If you're a visitor or local, this spot is popular for dining, shopping, and nightlife. It's near the beaches and is pedestrian friendly. I've been to this spot numerous times. When I had friends and family visiting, this would be one of the spots to take them. It's beautiful and well maintained. There is street parking but it gets packed especially evenings and weekends. read more

Is there even anything negative to say? Las Olas Blvd is a population tourist destination, given all the bars, restaurants and shops on or near by. Whether you're visiting during the day, or at night you're bound to have a good time. There's a little something for everybody here. Shopping the cute little boutiques, enjoying an ice cream treat, having a 5 star meal or simply enjoying a cocktail at one of the many bars, this is a destination location worth the stop. read more

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Las Olas Boulevard has a whole lot to offer in terms of restaurants and bars. It just keeps getting better and better. I love the variety of cuisines. From Italian to American to European to some awesome steak and lobster restaurants, you sure have a lot to choose from! They also have fun events like the Art Featival and Wine and Food Festival. Those are lots of fun and well organized. The downside, like all major cities is parking. It can be difficult to find it. That is the only reason I took off a star. This is a fun area and if you live nearby, I would imagine it would be hard to get bored around here. I love this area and look forward to coming back and back and back.... read more

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A street full of shops and restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. We decided to walk this street while killing time before getting on our flight back home. This area kinda reminded me of downtown Palm Springs. They had a bunch of art galleries with restaurants and boutique stores. This is a good spot for shopping or a day out with friends. read more

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Beautiful art galleries, and some very nice shops as well. I enjoyed peering into Tommy Bahama, on cloud, Lilly Pulitzer, Brito, killwins, Fleming, Lobster Bar, Eddie V's, Louis Bossi, El Camino, 60 vines ... It was a beautiful day to wander around and people watch. There is so much new construction all around it's almost not recognizable. read more

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Absolutely love this area with so many restaurants, bars and retail stores at my fingertips. Once you get here there is no need for an Uber since everything fun is within walking distance. My favorite food places are Rocco Tacos and Voodoo Bayou and for dessert there are a bunch of chocolate, donuts and yogurt shops. read more

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Las Olas is the beating heart of Fort Lauderdale, and like most hearts, it's messy, romantic, and occasionally clogged with tourists. Stretching from the New River all the way to the beach, this boulevard has seen it all--bohemians, bankers, snowbirds, spring breakers, and more first dates gone wrong than Tinder could ever handle. There's something almost magical about the place. Maybe it's the way the lights twinkle in December, making you forget Florida doesn't actually have seasons. Maybe it's because I fell in love here--many times, with the kind of reckless optimism you can only justify under palm trees. Or maybe it's because I still miss Mango's, the legendary spot where half the city seemed to gather before Uber existed. Mango's was loud, chaotic, a little grimy--and God, it was perfect. Its absence is a hole you can feel when you walk down the strip. The history of Las Olas goes back to the 1930s, when Fort Lauderdale was still more swamp than skyline. The boulevard was literally carved out of mangroves and sand, connecting downtown to the ocean like some ambitious WPA fever dream. Over the decades it's reinvented itself--first as a sleepy corridor, then as the hub of nightlife, and now as a mix of luxury condos, overpriced boutiques, and restaurants where you can drop a paycheck on sushi that was probably flown in from Tokyo that morning. But here's the thing: no matter how many times Las Olas reinvents itself, it still feels like Fort Lauderdale's living room. You stroll it at night, past the galleries and restaurants, and you feel that weird cocktail of nostalgia, romance, and possibility. You can't help but imagine who sat at that café table ten years ago, what deals were cut over martinis, or which couple broke up on that very bench by the river. Five stars for beauty, four for affordability, and a full ten for sheer atmosphere. Las Olas isn't just a street--it's a stage. And if you stay long enough, you'll fall in love here too--maybe with a person, maybe with a memory, maybe just with the way the lights hit the palms at dusk. Las Olas is proof that sometimes the street knows your love stories better than you do. read more

Our next family adventure takes us to Las Olas boulevard with a rating of 4.8 and more than 138 reviews located in fort Lauderdale, with perfect weather for walking the day we began our tour along the waves boulevard. A long street full of restaurants where you can find an international variety of cuisine and choose according to the country you want to try. Also, if you are an art lover, you will find several galleries where you can enjoy works by local artists. Also, if you want to travel on a Sicilian boat and stroll through the canals, you can make this dream come true without traveling to Italy. I think that when night falls, Las Olas Boulevard comes alive at night with live music and other options. read more

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Las Olas Boulevard runs from the ocean to downtown Ft Lauderdale. Lined with a mix of high-end boutiques, great restaurants with a wide variety of cuisines, art galleries, and cultural landmarks. Amazing for people watching. read more

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There is a variety of restaurants but i was not impressed as it looks common to me. There is a free bus to take you to the beach. It was fine to go. Had Some weird people on the way to go. I sat down even with the bus driver being very rude. However, It freaked me out on my way back as i was waiting for the bus which never came . The apps cannot be trusted as there was no sign of buses on it . One homeless man ( i assume) took a shit close at the back of the bus stop in the grass and just put back his pants and he felt lighter and was ready to get on the bus. Few seconds after that, i took a breath and had a one hour walk enjoying the view of laguna and amazing houses on my way to my car. read more

The Las Olas Boulevard is a fierce international staple in East Fort Lauderdale with a variety of restaurants, bars, sky high condos and a magnificient intracoastal waterway. My family has been visiting Las Olas for many years and its sky line and its tourism gets bigger and bigger. Parking is the number one negative issue in this area. They do have on street park/pay in addition to four or five park/pay lots in the immediate area. Beautiful place to live and play. We have recently participated in numerous Pub Crawls on the Las Olas strip. Many of the businesses include: EL CAMINO LULULEMON VOODOO BAYOU ROCCOS TACOS PALM ROOM SALT LIFE UNIQUE TREASURES LILY PULITZER QUIET STORM SURF SHOP ENVY ANN'S FLORIST & COFFEE BAR KILWINS CHOCOLATE YOGURT UR WAY CAFFE EUROPA HOLLYWOOD DONUT FACTORY RIVERSIDE HOTEL BOATYARD RESTAURANT B SQUARE BURGERS read more

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Beautiful day to be in Florida . 75 degrees and strolling thru Las Olas looking at Art. Many beautiful shops, took a water taxi boat cruise. I saw a lot of joggers running thru town. I stopped at a delicious Italian bakery. Pan de Dolci I think it was called. Biscotti and Canoli's. Las Olas is a lovely town. I noticed 2 packed restaurants. Louie Bossi and El Camino. Hope to return soon. read more

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Running from west to east, this is the main strip of Fort Lauderdale and is the best place to go walking in the city. The western end features a lot of high rise office and residential buildings. As you head east, you'll see more restaurants, bars, boutique shops, art galleries and more. There are so many places to eat and go drinking with lots of outdoor seating too. Actually, the quality of restaurants is much better on Las Olas is much better than the touristy, overpriced ones that are on the beach. The strip is extremely safe and clean too. read more

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I checked out this infamous strip on a recent trip to Fort Lauderdale, and it was okay. There are a bunch of cool shopping stores and restaurants. Nothing really struck me as oooh, but if I lived in the area, I would definitely take advantage of some dining experiences. There's plenty of places for paid parking. A block away from Los Olas, you can take a complimentary water trolley that takes you to a few local destinations. Due to time, I was unable to take advantage of the trolley. I didn't realize rosa Blvd also continued towards the Fort Lauderdale Beach area. I will definitely return and enjoy some dining, and that trolley read more

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Great place to walk and choose from so many restaurants and shops. Careful if you're wearing heels, though, as the sidewalks can be a little uneven and rough. Recommend taking a Lyft or other ride to avoid the narrow streets and crowds. There are golf carts for hire too! Take a load off, enjoy some food & imbibe some more! Let someone else drive. read more

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Las Olas Boulevard is a major east-west thoroughfare in Fort Lauderdale that runs from SW 1st Avenue in the Central Business District to A1A in Fort Lauderdale Beach. The name "Las Olas" means "The Waves" in Spanish. The road once carried the designations of State Road A1A Alt. and State Road 842. If you are a tourist, you will most likely come to this area for dining, drinking and other types of entertainment. You can easily get a gelato for a few bucks, empanada, cigar bar, sushi, or a $50+ steak....pretty much whatever you want at any price point. The easternmost section begins on a barrier island and crosses the intracoastal waterway. The road then enters the residential neighborhoods of Seven Isles and Hendricks and Venice Isles. West of SE 17th Avenue, the road enters a commercial shopping district, which is itself colloquially called "Las Olas". This portion of the road is lined with low and mid-rise bars, nightclubs, bridal stores, shops, boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants. The road passes over the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel and enters the city's financial district. The westernmost part of the street is predominantly lined by high-rises that are close the the area known as the Riverwalk. The boulevard was constructed in 1917, when Las Olas was just a dirt road that crossed the swampy wetlands to the barrier island at Fort Lauderdale Beach. The Las Olas Isles were dredged in the 1920s to create land for a waterfront residential district. The modern commercial segment of Las Olas Boulevard was constructed during the Post World War II era. The buildings surrounding the westernmost downtown segment underwent significant redevelopment since the 1970s. In the early 1980s, Las Olas went through a major renovation program to enhance property values. The land was worth much more than that of the standing homes. It was decided that anyone who wished to buy property on one of the isles would have to tear down the existing home and build a home of equal or greater value than the land. Professional tour companies provide tours that take people down the waterways to show off the celebrities homes and yachts. Las Olas is a commercial area that it's close enough to the Intracoastal and the River that you can enjoy water views and waterfront dining, just steps from the main drag. In 2020, the city completed construction on the $49 million Las Olas Oceanside Park project at the intersection of Florida State Road A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. This project provided a 650-space parking garage behind and a beachfront park and plaza. The park hosts a variety of events, including farmers markets, fitness and art events. During the summer of 2022, much construction is being done around Las Olas and Federal, right by the tunnel, so be aware of traffic delays during busy times. Where Las Olas meets A1A, many Friday nights, you can join others for free open air concerts on the lawn....during holidays you can find many special events that range from farmer's markets to craft vendors to more music.... read more

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Las Olas boulevard is a fun and exciting place to visit when in Ft. Lauderdale. Plenty of shops, restaurants and many bars to choose from. We came on Sunday to visit the art fair. It was very fun! There's easy parking and the area is walker friendly although the sidewalks can get a little tight when busy. Overall a nice place to visit. read more

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They had the art expo this weekend..Fantastic..highly recommend when its in town ..great buys ..will be back next year .

Downtown Las Olas has become one of my favorite spots thanks to friends, this area does not disappoint. Plenty plenty plenty of food options all around, easy parking from nearby parking lots or parking garage next to The Boathouse or try for side street parking. Note that side street parking is a tad more expensive. A great place indeed to walk around, looking at various places and people. always able to find happy hours, dinners, a wine bar, other bars either weekdays or weekends including Friday night live music Friday and Saturday evening at Tommy Bahamas. Sundays are also good meeting up here as there always seem to be plenty of people out and about especially during brunch. Bonus: This area is not far from other places such as local breweries as well as the Las Olas Riverfront. A great jumping point to other places when leaving Las Olas! read more

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Las Olas is the strip of the a FtLauderdale area. It's packed with boutiques, restaurants, ice cream shops and many other retail establishments. It's easily walkable and there is open paid parking on the street. read more

This is a beautiful, walkable area along a canal-type waterway, they call a river. Boats, etc float in it. There are many large buildings/mixed-use along it, as well and lots of shops and restaurants. It lights up beautifully at night and is all walkable. While this area might have a lot of homeless and not be very appealing, the nights we were out on this walk, it was nice and we didn't see much vagrancy. It can be touristy, but it's worth visiting. read more

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What a fun street! So many nice bars, restaurants, and shops. The atmosphere is very cool and casual. We were recently there for the Art Festival (late April) and they did a great job with all the vendor tents and closing off the street to allow everyone to walk around safely. read more

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Las Olas Boulevard the lovely shopping and dining area in Ft. Lauderdale. Today I went to their famed Arts Festival and it did not disappoint my expectations it actually exceeded them! Came here on the 2nd day which is Sunday figuring the crowds got their fill the day before. Luckily got to park directly behind the boulevard in a public lot , you can pay with your app no need to wait on line to pay the master meter. This Art Festival also had free admission so it was nice to walk around and people watch. I bought a nice print from a Miami artist of Burdine's. This was the local department store back in the day and they relocated me to Florida. So thought nice remembrance to have, just need to get a frame. Lots of nice restaurants to chose from with outdoor dining. Also you can take the Water Taxi to here. Great shopping and all the storefronts were filled and open. Great way to spend the day or evening. read more

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Busy, bustling, and FUN!! Las Olas is where you can do some ultimate people watching, grab a lovely frozen drink and put your feet in the sand. I agree with another reviewer and will say they are definitely observing covid protocols. They had a cute farmers market area on the weekend too where you can shop for jewelry, natural soaps/lotions, cheeses and fresh fruits. Great spot to go for a run too right on the beach then walk around or grab some lunch and a cocktail. Also nice spot to bring out of town guests to stock up on souvenirs and such. I highly recommend taking an Uber or Lyft to the area as parking and driving is a bit of a challenge. Even on a weekday it is going to be packed. So be prepared for that and enjoy! If you are making a list of places to go while in the area this should without a doubt be on it. read more

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Some shopping and plenty of places to eat. More than enough ice cream shops which is nice when it's extremely hot out.

Love coming to this area when near. At night and during the day it's a great place to visit. I love all the restaurants, the shops, and the local bars. Definitely a place fir any to visit when in the area. read more

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First time passing through Las Olas Boulevard and it's a road with lots of mom and pop coffee and dessert shops. There are a bunch of restaurants as well. I enjoyed it very much!! The parking is metered parking so make sure to find a lot near the Boulevard. read more

Las Olas is Spanish for the waves which is appropriate since this road begins at Andrews Ave and ends at A1A at the beach. Further up however and closer to downtown Ft Lauderdale is a cute little area of 4 blocks filled with boutiques, restaurants with sidewalk seating, art galleries, clubs and ice cream shops. As you walk along there are a lot of cute side alleys to explore between the businesses. Whenever I am near the downtown area I like to do a drive by. Today I paid a visit because I took my daughter to lunch at the Cheesecake Factory. After lunch we had fun as we strolled down the boulevard and peeked into art galleries and the boutique stores. Some of my favorite businesses are Fresh Produce, Kilwins, Hoffman's Chocolates, and Cafe Europa. Today I noticed a new business El Camino which was large Mexican restaurant that opened onto the street. It looked wonderful and I am putting it on the list to come back and try. Parking can be tricky around here. Although there is parallel parking on the street your best bet is to look for the city lots offering parking behind the businesses on the south side of the street. There are many wonderful events held on Las Olas throughout the year which include Christmas on Las Olas, art fairs, and the food and wine festival. During the events they will close off the street. Since these events attract large crowds it makes parking in the area even more difficult than usual. read more

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I love Las Olas. The first time I came here I was in absolute awe. What's not to like? There are beautiful shops and stores, great cafes and eateries and being here, particularly on a nice day is great. Adding to the whole experience is the backdrop of the ocean and the stunning High Rises and Hotels in the area. It is breathtaking and there is much to do. For food, I would recommend Cafe Europa, where I've been several times and a place that I think has spoiled me for anywhere else. As for the stores you can find pretty much anything you are looking for and you can be as leisurely as you want as there are alot of stores. We drove around looking at some of the homes close by also many of them were just stunning. Some..many in fact..had a real Caribbean feel to them with lush tropical plants all around. We love the Caribbean and it did have that sort of feel. If you are in the Fort Lauderdale area, I can't think of anywhere better to stop. by read more

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If a must for those visiting South Florida. Lots to do and see! Either to have a bite or a drink this place is ideal!

This is a story that only happens to me. Years ago I'm in Ft. Lauderdale for business. I came into town early because it was Super Bowl Sunday and plus NY at the time was bitter cold. My buddy asked what am I doing for the Super Bowl? I'm not sure I said, find a sports bar and have dinner? Nah, meet me here on Sunday at 2pm. ??? I show up and I witnessed the coolest thing ever. The entire town "closed down" and they rolled in a huge screen. The entire town was watching the Super Bowl! I was like dang... Ft Lauderdale rocks! This is not Miami and its not Fort Lauderdale's "Rodeo Drive". It's a cute, tree lined street with restaurants, boutique shopping and a few places to have a good cuppa coffee. There aren't high end stores like Miami, they have quaint mom & pop boutique stores. It's not too commercialized which always makes Las Olas Boulevard my favorite place to visit. The "Boulevard" starts at the beach at A1A. Now we've always drove to the shopping area because of the heat!! I had my sister in laws family in tow in November and we decided to walk from the beach to the town. Walking gives a different perspective of the area. I posted a picture, what a beautiful area to live. After eating, shopping and walking, we now have to walk back to A1A. Have no fear, the trolley is here! There is an antique trolley waiting to take you up and down Las Olas Boulevard. If you want to experience something very cool, take a ride on the trolley. Las Olas Boulevard to me is a little slice of hometown heaven. Bigger isn't aways better, if you want to spend a few hours in a nice town consider Las Olas Boulevard as a window shopping destination read more

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This is the place to go shopping if your in Fort Lauderdale area. Great shops great food

Love the eclectic shops and culture of Las Olas Boulevard, I make a point of stopping here any time in town. You will find so many good restaurants and unique shops here, it's definitely worth stopping. read more

While I was flying to Fort Lauderdale Airport, I met a very nice woman on the flight, sitting next to me. She is a local and suggested that I check out Las Olas Blvd during my week long trip. So my husband, our little girl dog and I make the drive out from Miami (where we are currently staying) to this well known street on Saint Patrick's Day. If you are in south Florida, Las Olas Blvd has about a very doable and walkable mile of shops and restaurants on both sides of the street. Some stores and restaurants are rather expensive and some are more affordable. As for parking, there are street parking and some lots available, but you will have to pay for parking. But if you are willing to walk, you can try to find free parking by one of the churches where we ended up parking. To be honest, I felt like I may have expected more because I did not really feel the drive was worth coming out to from Miami. I thought there would be more and so I just thought my experience out here was just average (well I did have a poor dining experience at The Cheesecake Factory lunch because we did not want to want for a table outside at Noodles Panini or Empanada Top, which is what we should have done anyway). If you are staying in Miami, this place is not worth the drive, unless you were already planning on checking out the beach here and other places in Fort Lauderdale. But don't make a special trip to come out here because you may be disappointed. By the way, there is a trolley that you can take up and down Los Olas Blvd. It cost $1 per ride, per person or you can purchase an all day pass for $3 per person. read more

Very walkable boulevard and tons of food and shopping options. We ate at Rocco's, El Camino and stopped by the Cheesecake Factory and Primo shop. It's fun checking out the residential listings from several of the real estate offices located on the boulevard. We bought some crabby shirts from a small mom and pop shop called Primo's. People up and down the boulevard seem friendly. read more

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ICONIC..... Beautiful, Historic.... Great Place To Take A Walk Or Ride A Bike...,,. Beautiful Sights, Beautiful People, Great Restaurants, What's Not To Like! read more

So many stores and restaurants! Very nice, my husband and I will be back to explore more of las olas boulevard.