Towns of interest in the area include the scenic Victor Harbor, the heritage town of Willunga, Mount Compass, Goolwa, Yankalilla, Rapid Bay and the wine region of McLaren Vale. There is fine surfing at Waitpinga and Browns Beach. A ferry travels between Cape Jervis, at the tip of the peninsula, and Kangaroo Island.

The Fleurieu Peninsula is home to some of the best produce and vineyards in the country such as McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, and Currency Creek.