For decades, Fort Lauderdale had a reputation as the Southern Jersey Shore to the Miami ’s Hamptons, attracting waves of beer-chugging spring breakers. But in the past few years, the buzzy beach town has reinvented itself to cater to more sophisticated travelers with a slew of new hotels, shops and restaurants.

That’s why it made the perfect backdrop for Monday’s episode of the “Bachelor,” where twelve attractive millennials competed for the heart of Arie Luyendyk Jr., a former race car driving bro turned real estate agent. He describes the city as “a beautiful place to fall in love.”

But you don’t need to score a reality show or a retired athlete to enjoy the finer parts of Fort Lauderdale. Below is a romantic, wet-T-shirt-free guide to the “Venice of America.”

Where to stay

In 2016, the W Fort Lauderdale (from $280/night) underwent a $55 million renovation, decking out its 430 rooms with lacquer tabletops, glass panel showers and streamlined furniture. It’s also where the “Bachelor” contestants stayed, dined and backstabbed each other. The best part is the rooftop, which features pristine beach views and a very unique pool — in its center is a glass-walled room that you can walk into without getting wet.

Where to eat and drink

For brunch, head to Steak 954, a Stephen Starr steakhouse located next to the W Hotel’s lobby that opened in 2016. The oceanfront restaurant boasts a sleek patio and a skirt-steak salad ($22).

Take an Uber West to las Olas, a popular boulevard for dining and nightlife, where you’ll find Italian restaurant Louie Bossi. Opened in 2014, it’s packed with locals and tourists during happy hour, and popular dishes include piccante pizza ($19) and beef carpaccio ($15).

Cap your night off at the nearby Hideaway, a new speakeasy-inspired bar downtown that converts into a dance club past midnight. Dj Khaled and his one-year-old son Asahd stopped by on a recent evening.

What to do

Fort Lauderdale gets its nickname from its proximity to water. The town is laced with water and flanked with beaches, making it a “yachting capital of the world.”

Either rent a boat via Air B n B and or hop on a water taxi and sail along the Tarpon River to the Stranahan House, a historic trading post of the city’s founder Frank Stranahan.

Once you’re done exploring, catch some rays and relax at Las Olas Beach, a prime spot for people-watching. If you get bored, it’s just across the street from trendy restaurants and dive bars.

The author was a guest of W hotels.