For spring, travelers heading to Greater Fort Lauderdale will find new refreshed hotels, dining experiences and seasonal events offering more reasons to visit in the months ahead. <\/p>\n
Visit Lauderdale<\/a>\u00a0is spotlighting what\u2019s new across the destination for late-winter escapes and spring getaways.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n New Hotels <\/p>\n Greater Fort Lauderdale is buzzing with new openings and renovated properties, such as\u00a0Omni Fort Lauderdale<\/a>, part of the Broward County Convention Center District expansion. It opened in December 2025 with 801 rooms, six dining venues, a panoramic pool deck, a full-service spa and the destination\u2019s tallest rooftop bar \u2013 all just minutes from beaches, Port Everglades, and the airport.<\/p>\n Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort<\/a>\u00a0completed a multi-phase, multimillion-dollar renovation\u00a0in January 2026, unveiling 219 redesigned guestrooms.<\/p>\n The Garden Hotel and Resort<\/a>, formally the Royal Beach Palace, reopened late 2025 following a full renovation and complete rebrand as a redesigned boutique resort. The 155-room property showcases modern coastal design, three outdoor pools and a new on-site restaurant, The Greenhouse.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n New restaurants and culinary experiences<\/p>\n Greater Fort Lauderdale\u2019s culinary scene continues to expand with a diverse mix of new openings across the destination. Along Fort Lauderdale Beach,\u00a0ViceVersa\u00a0\u2014 a James Beard-nominated Italian aperitivo bar \u2013 has debuted a first-of-its-kind residency at the\u00a0Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale<\/a>, taking over the lobby bar through May 2026. The limited-time collaboration brings a playful approach to Italian cocktails with a South Florida twist. Nearby,\u00a0Bar Betty<\/a>, a hidden speakeasy above Sunness Supper Club, offers a late-night escape for travelers with expertly crafted cocktails and intimate live entertainment.<\/p>\n In Deerfield Beach, the recently reopened International Fishing Pier has helped usher in a renewed beachfront energy, anchored by\u00a0The Break House<\/a>, which features the city\u2019s first rooftop bar overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Just blocks away,\u00a0Lucky Lou\u2019s Raw Bar<\/a>\u00a0has quickly become a welcoming local hangout, serving oyster-forward, tide-to-table seafood.<\/p>\n In Pompano Beach,\u00a0Lola\u2019s on the Water\u00a0embodies Greater Fort Lauderdale\u2019s boating culture, inviting guests to dock and dine while enjoying bold Middle Eastern flavors.<\/p>\n Beyond the shoreline,\u00a0Caf\u00e9 Bastille<\/a>\u00a0has introduced its Parisian-inspired all-day brunch to Weston Town Center, marking its fourth South Florida outpost. Oakland Park, a lively community just north of Fort Lauderdale known for its growing Culinary Arts District, is now home to\u00a0Bondi Sushi, a celebrated New York favorite reimagined with an elevated, fine-casual approach. The new space features a sushi bar, expanded indoor and outdoor seating, and The Bar at Bondi, a standalone cocktail bar.<\/p>\n Se\u00f1or Frogs Fort Lauderdale\u00a0now hosts Drag Brunch on the Beach every Sunday, pairing high-energy performances with unlimited mimosas in a lively oceanfront setting.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Upcoming events, experiences & attractions<\/p>\n Greater Fort Lauderdale offers a lively mix of seasonal events, cultural experiences, and family-friendly attractions that make it a top destination. At the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale,\u00a0Huizenga Park<\/a>\u00a0has undergone a $15\u202fmillion transformation into a 3.6 acre urban green space along Las Olas Boulevard and the New River. The redesigned park features a children\u2019s play mound, shaded seating, landscaped gardens, public art and the city\u2019s first dedicated downtown dog run.<\/p>\n On March 28, 2026, the\u00a0Fort Lauderdale Beer, Wine & Spirits Fest\u00a0invites adults to Esplanade Park for a lively afternoon and evening of tastings featuring local breweries, international wines and crafted spirits, paired with food and a live band.<\/p>\n Related News Stories: \u00a0New Arizona attractions and experiences – TravelMole<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 New ways to explore Coastal Mississippi – TravelMole<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 Orlando unveils new experiences for 2026 – TravelMole<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 Ottawa Welcomes New Wave of Hotel and Entertainment Experiences<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 What’s new in Madison, Wisconsin – TravelMole<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 New Year wellness in Palm Springs – TravelMole<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 California spring festival YoloFest to debut in March – TravelMole<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 Carnival Cruise Line unveils five-year strategic growth plan<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 Spring training baseball in Scottsdale – TravelMole<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 What’s new in Scottsdale this spring – TravelMole<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For spring, travelers heading to Greater Fort Lauderdale will find new refreshed hotels, dining experiences and seasonal events…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":186214,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[249,251,250],"class_list":["post-186213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-fort-lauderdale","tag-fort-lauderdale","tag-fort-lauderdale-headlines","tag-fort-lauderdale-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/186213","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=186213"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/186213\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/186214"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=186213"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=186213"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=186213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}