Fort Lauderdale, Florida Bachelorette Guide
Fort Lauderdale, Miami’s hot little sister!
You have been asking and it is finally here, your guide to Fort Lauderdale.
In our opinion, Fort Lauderdale is the best place for a joint Bachelor and Bachelorette weekend!
For places to stay in Fort Lauderdale, you have a ton of options of Air BNBs. Being located in South Florida, there is no issue finding a house with a pool, nice view and many amenities for you and your bach crew to enjoy. Here are our top 6!
Photo Cred: Oceana Blue
This gorgeous Air BNB is located right on the beach! It is super close to bars, restaurants and downtown! With 6 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms , you and your girls will have plenty of space! Definitely a great choice!
Sleeps 12
Gym
Hot Tub
Pool
Ocean Front
Photo Cred: Private Beachfront Home
This Air BNB is definition of luxury. All the open windows make lighting perfection for photos! The marble kitchen is to die for. This house has so much to offer, I’d never leave! If I won the lottery tomorrow, I’d go buy this house!
Sleeps 12
Gym
Pool
Ocean Front
Fire place
Photo Cred: Waterfront Estate
WOW! LOOK AT THIS PHOTO. The view speaks for itself. Private pool, great view of the intercostal, with dock as well. You could even have a yacht come pick up you and your girls!
Sleeps 15
Fireplace
Pool
Ocean View
Hot Tub
Photo Cred: Luxurious Home
Located right on the intercostal, this home is a great option! Pool, mini golf, and lounging areas make this ideal for outdoor activities!
Sleeps 14
Pool
Mini Golf
Hot Tub
Photo Cred: Havana House
Pool and tiki bar?! Sign me up! You can’t ask for more. Hire a private bartender and keep the drinks flowing! There’s even a small deck with lounge chairs to enjoy the views. While this house isn’t ocean front, it’s just a few short blocks from the beach!
Sleeps 10
Pool
Hot Tub
Tiki Bar
Photo Cred: Sands Beach Houzz
This is every Boho Beach Babes DREAM ! All of the neutrals, golds, black, and seashell accents make this a perfect canvas for whatever decor you would like! This house is less than two blocks from the beach!
Sleeps 10
Pool
BBQ Area
Bar
Don’t forget about hotels! Hotels are a great option. All of our options are equipped with beautiful spas, pools, and every amenity you can think of! Here are our top 4!
Located right on the beach, W Fort Lauderdale has an ideal location. The pool is located 5 floors up, so you get optimal sun rays and views of the ocean!
W Fort Lauderdale has 5 eateries! There are so many options for everyones taste and wallet!
Spa and fitness options for all your girls to have ultimate relaxation!
W Fort Lauderdale is located on the same strip as many popular bars and restaurant, a uber won’t be needed for many places!
Photo Cred: W Fort Lauderdale
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Photo Cred: @theritzcarltonfortlauderdale
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The Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale
The Ritz Carlton, we all know that name. It’s the definition of luxury. They pride themselves on being high class and the ultimate experience. When they say “Ladies and gentlemen, serving ladies and gentlemen” you definitely get that feel here!
They offer VIP services, such as bottles, cabanas and beach amenities.
Recently, The Ritz Carlton did go under a major renovation! You will have top notch amenities and modern decor.
Is the Ritz Carlton more pricey than most options? YES. But it is 100% worth every cent spent!
Photo Cred: @theritzcarltonfortlauderdale
These next two hotel properties are located in the city of Hollywood! Hollywood is a 10-15 minute drive from Fort Lauderdale! They are definitely worth checking out!
Ah, the infamous guitar hotel. Located less than 5 miles from my house(we can see the guitar “strings” from my backyard), you can have the ultimate party experience.
The Hard Rock treats you like the queens you are! You have red carpet service from the moment you arrive.
They have over 10 bars and lounges, one of them being a roof top bar! With over 15 places to eat(ranging all prices), you and your girls will never have trouble making an option! Hard Rock also has a highly rated spa. They have plenty of cabanas and lounge chairs for you and your crew. The amounts of instagram photos here are endless.
Shopping. Yes, they have SHOPPING! Hard Rock has over 20,000 square feet of shopping! Ready to get anything for your night out!
Last but certainly not least, they have their award winning casino!
Hard Rock Hollywood is your one stop shop for the best bach weekend!
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
Hey Alexa, play Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffet.
Jimmy Buffet is the creater and founder of the Margaritaville brand(and lifestyle). This resort give you all the beach vibes! They have completely revamped the whole area! There’s even a beach bar!
We know our bachs love brunch! Fort Lauderdale has SO MANY options. Most of them are located right on Las Olas, making it easy to walk from bar to bar after your boozy brunch!
This is my favorite restaurant in Florida! The vibe, the aesthetic, the views, the food, THE SERVICE all perfection! BRUNCH, LUNCH, DINNER, Shooter is the place to go!
Here are some menu highlights:
Drinks
Espresso Martini
Guava Martini
Banana Butterscotch Martini
Starters
Smoked Fish Dip
Entrees
Lobster Benedict
Seared Brown Butter Scallops & Shrimp
Bamboo Sushi Roll
Dessert
Caribbean Bread Pudding Flan
Louie Bossi’s brunch is to die for! They also have the cutest courtyard! Making it phenomenal for those instagram moments. For brunch they do bottomless mimosas, aperol spritzes, bloody Marys, or peach bellinis!
Must try items
Drinks
Almond Espresso Martini
Lychee Martini
Prosecco Pop
Starters
Calamari A La Plancha
Entrees
Fritatta
Porchetta Hash
Cacio E Pepe
Dessert
Louie’s Nonna’s Cheesecake
BAR RITA is one of my favorite Mexican spots in Fort Lauderdale! It has a party atmosphere, phenomenal drinks and great food! They have bottomless breakfast margaritas, which makes it a must do!
Best BAR RITA Offerings
Drinks
Don’t Be A Prick
Spicy Watermelon
Starters
Carne Asada Fiesta Fries
Entrees
Tres Leches French Toast
Truffle Street Corn Avocado Toast
Huevos Rancheros
Dessert
Churro Sundae
All of our brunch choices are also great options for lunch and dinner! Fort Lauderdale does have many more options to offer for lunch and dinner as well!
Lobster Bar Sea Grille calls themselves the Rolls Royce of lobster spots! They are known for their famous FRIED lobster tail! Lobster Bar Sea Grille has amazing seafood and steak. The experience at Lobster Bar Sea Grille is top of the line!
Menu Highlights
Drinks
Lychee Martini
Gold Digger
Mint Passion
Apps
Ahi Tuna Tartare
Lobster Bisque
Entrees
Nova Scotia Lobster Tail(this is the famous fried lobster tail)
New York Strip, Black Diamond Super Prime - 52 Day Wet Aged
Side
Ribeye buttery "Lobster Potato Mash"
Dessert
Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee
Rocco’s is always guaranteed a great time! I can say from meeting the founder, he was one of the most genuine human beings ever. I would highly recommend this spot. It has great drinks, phenomenal vibe and THE BEST TABLESIDE GUAC EVER! They also have a killer brunch.
Recs for Rocco’s
Drinks
Rocco Rita
Watermelon Kiss
Pablo Escobar
Apps
TABLESIDE GUAC(YOU HAVE TO. IF YOU GO AND DON’T GET IT…I WILL JUDGE).
Entrees
Birria Tacos
Chorizo Tacos
Cochinitas Achiote Tacos
Dessert
Charley’s Tacos
Yes, this restaurant was named after the Drake song(kidding, this restaurant opened 4 years before the iconic song). YOLO is at the beginning of Las Olas’ main strip of restaurants. It has a great patio, indoor interior and O Lounge! We highly recommend checking this place out! This is another place to start your Sunday Funday!
Must Try Items
Drinks
Martini Flight
She Betty
Hemmingway’s Chateau
Apps
Szechuan Calamari
Entrees
Duck Steak
Oak Grilled Salmon
Prime Rib
Now the moment you’ve all been waiting for, NIGHTLIFE! These are places you can dance, let loose and have a great time with your girls(or guys)!
Fort Lauderdale has A TON of options to go out and have great drinks. We narrowed it down for you!
Backyard(used to be America’s Backyard) is FTL’s newest revamped hot spot! This is my favorite drink spot. It has such a great vibe for day drinks and amazing music at night for dancing. They also have multiple bars so you’re not waiting forever for a drink!
Check out their social media for their themed nights!
The Wharf, think Martha’s Vineyard meets Fort Lauderdale! This is every ones nautical dream. There are plenty of opportunities for instagram photos with your girls!
The Wharf also has a bunch of events. Check out their social media before you go!
That wraps it up for our Fort Lauderdale Bachelorette Guide! There is a ton for you and crew to do. It’ll never be a dull moment!
