Las Olas Boulevard guide: restaurants, shops, galleries, parking garages, the Art Fair Oct. 17-18 and Christmas on Las Olas Dec. 1, from downtown to the beach.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Facts come from the Las Olas Association, the City of Fort Lauderdale and each business’s own website, linked below. City help line: 954-828-8000.
Las Olas Boulevard is Fort Lauderdale’s best-known street. It runs east from downtown, past the shops, restaurants and galleries of its main stretch, across the Intracoastal Waterway and out to Las Olas Oceanside Park on the beach. The Las Olas Association, the boulevard’s business group, lists more than 30 restaurants among its members, along with shops, galleries and hotels.
At a glance
- Main stretch: East Las Olas Boulevard; the Art Fair and Christmas on Las Olas fill SE 6th to SE 11th avenues.
- Next big events: Las Olas Art Fair Oct. 17-18; Christmas on Las Olas Dec. 1.
- Parking: garages at 301 and 401 E. Las Olas Blvd., plus lots off SE 2nd Court and SE 4th Street.
- By boat: Water Taxi Stop 1 at the Stranahan House and Riverside Hotel.
Eat and drink
The Las Olas Association’s food and drink list includes, among others:
| Restaurant | Address |
|---|---|
| American Social | 721 E. Las Olas Blvd. |
| Big City Tavern | 609 E. Las Olas Blvd. |
| Caffe Europa | 910 E. Las Olas Blvd. |
| Casa Sensei | 1200 E. Las Olas Blvd. |
| Catch & Cut | 1309 E. Las Olas Blvd. |
| Earls Kitchen + Bar | 1002 E. Las Olas Blvd. |
| Louie Bossi’s Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria | 1032 E. Las Olas Blvd. |
| Luigi’s Tuscan Grill | 1105 E. Las Olas Blvd. |
| Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar | 1313 E. Las Olas Blvd. |
| Sixty Vines | 800 E. Las Olas Blvd. |
| Timpano Las Olas | 450 E. Las Olas Blvd. |
| Voodoo Bayou | 715 E. Las Olas Blvd. |
| YOLO | 333 E. Las Olas Blvd. |
The association also keeps a happy hour list. For weekend brunch hours, see our brunch guide; for evenings, our date night and live music and nightlife guides.
Shops and galleries
Member shops listed on the association’s shopping page include Carroll’s Jewelers, Gemspire, Las Olas Kollective, OluKai, Quiet Storm Surf Shop, Shaddow & Fish and Warby Parker. Galleries and arts groups are on its arts and culture page. Holiday shopping details are in our Black Friday and holiday shopping guide.
History on the boulevard
The Historic Stranahan House Museum, 335 SE 6th Ave., on the New River just off Las Olas, is Fort Lauderdale’s oldest surviving home. It runs docent tours five to six days a week; the museum suggests using the Riverside Hotel, 620 E. Las Olas Blvd., for GPS and parking. Details: Stranahan House. More in our history and landmarks guide.
Events
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 17-18, 2026 | 39th Las Olas Art Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free | E. Las Olas Blvd., SE 6th to SE 11th avenues |
| Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026 | 64th Christmas on Las Olas, 5 to 10 p.m., free | Las Olas Blvd., SE 6th to SE 11th avenues |
| March 6-7, 2027 | Las Olas Art Fair (spring edition) | Las Olas Boulevard |
Las Olas Art Fair. The city’s event listing puts the fall fair on both sides of East Las Olas Boulevard from SE 6th to SE 11th avenues. The Las Olas Association says the juried fair began on downtown sidewalks in 1987 and now brings nearly 300 local, national and international artists, who sell and take commissions in pop-up galleries along the boulevard.
Christmas on Las Olas. Santa’s Village, a snow mountain with sleds, a free ice rink, more than 60 vendors and performances by local schools. Details: Christmas on Las Olas and our holiday lights and Christmas events page.
Tunes on Top. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale’s free lunchtime concerts play at Tunnel Top Plaza on Las Olas Boulevard on Wednesdays and Fridays, noon to 1:30 p.m., in its fall series (Sept. 2 to Oct. 9 in 2026), according to the city’s listing.
Getting there and parking
The association’s parking page lists:
- 301 Plaza at Las Olas, 337 E. Las Olas Blvd., open 24 hours
- 401 Las Olas, 401 E. Las Olas Blvd., credit card only
- 900 SE 4th St., 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily
- 618 SE 2nd Court, 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily
- 907 SE 2nd Court, 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. weekends
Rates are posted at each garage. Water Taxi Stop 1 sits between the Stranahan House and the Riverside Hotel, 335 SE 6th Ave., and its holiday lights cruises leave from there in December. Other ways in, including the Brightline station downtown, are in our getting around guide.
At the beach end
Las Olas Boulevard ends at the ocean at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., home of The MKT weekend market (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday) and city events such as Light Up the Beach. See the beach business district’s events calendar.
Related: free things to do, things to do this weekend and walking and biking trails.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Las Olas Art Fair?
The 39th Las Olas Art Fair is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, 2026, on both sides of East Las Olas Boulevard from SE 6th to SE 11th avenues. It is free. The Las Olas Association also lists a March 6-7, 2027, edition.
Where do I park on Las Olas Boulevard?
The Las Olas Association lists garages including 301 Plaza at Las Olas, 337 E. Las Olas Blvd., open 24 hours; 401 Las Olas, 401 E. Las Olas Blvd.; and lots at 900 SE 4th St. and 618 SE 2nd Court, open 7 a.m. to 3 a.m.
When is Christmas on Las Olas 2026?
Christmas on Las Olas is 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026, between SE 6th and SE 11th avenues, with Santa’s Village, real snow, an ice rink and a holiday market.
Can I get to Las Olas by Water Taxi?
Yes. Water Taxi’s Stop 1 is between the Stranahan House and the Riverside Hotel at 335 SE 6th Ave., just off Las Olas Boulevard.
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