City of Hollywood
Situated on Florida’s Southeast Coast just south of Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood is a sizable yet relaxed beach town with a thriving arts and culture scene, picturesque coastline, and active community.
One of Hollywood’s most distinctive features is the 2.5-mile Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, a paved pathway that runs along the edge of the beach, separating the beach from the shops and restaurants on the other side. Users can walk, jog, bike, or rollerblade along the Broadwalk while taking in the view of one of the most scenic beaches in South Florida.
With more than 50 restaurants and more than 30 shops and boutiques, there is plenty to explore around Hollywood Beach. Grab a burger at Le Tub, a local waterfront favorite, and on weekends, shop at the year-round Yellow Green Farmers Market, which has more than 200 food and beverage stalls.
Beyond the beach, Hollywood has dozens of parks that offer opportunities for outdoor recreation. For families with children, Anne Kolb Nature Center on the Intracoastal Waterway, which features a 68-foot observation tower, 3,500-gallon aquarium, and a hands-on Eco Room, is a must-see.
Plan your trip at Visit Hollywood Florida and Visit Lauderdale.
BEACHES
With its swaying palm trees and clear blue water, Hollywood Beach is a postcard-perfect representation of a classic South Florida Beach.
FAMILY FUN
See and learn about sea turtles, visit Hollywood’s playgrounds and family-friendly parks, and hang ten at the surf simulator on the Broadwalk.
- Marine Environmental Education Center
- ArtsPark at Young Circle playground
- Boxroom Escape Games
- FlowRider surf simulator
- T.Y. Park
- K1 Speed indoor karting
MUSEUMS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Check out colorful murals downtown, go to an outdoor concert,
- ArtsPark at Young Circle
- Concert venues
- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
- Downtown Hollywood Mural Project
- Daer Dayclub/Nightclub
- Extreme Axe Throwing Hollywood
- Art and Culture Center/Hollywood
- Seminole Tribe of Florida events
- Hollywood concerts and events
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Paddle through mangroves, ride a Segway through town, head out on a charter fishing boat, or book an airboat tour and venture deep into the Everglades.
- Hollywood Marina
- Scuba diving
- Anne Kolb Nature Center
- West Lake Park
- Lady Pamela II Sportfishing
- Wild Lime Adventures
- Waterway Adventures
- Lois Ann Cruises
- Ultimate Florida Tours
PET-FRIENDLY ADVENTURES
For four-legged visitors, Hollywood offers a dog beach, several dog parks, and a host of pet-friendly hotels and restaurants.
ACCESSIBILITY
Hollywood Beach has eight areas with mats that provide wheelchair access to the beach.
- Wheelchair-accessible beach access points
DINING
Dining options range from stone crab claws with a water view to authentic Cuban cuisine.
- Billy’s Stone Crab
- GG’s Waterfront
- The Black Beans Cafe
- Council Oak Steaks & Seafood
- More places to eat
SHOPPING
Browse the many shops along A1A and the Broadwalk.
SPAS
Relax and rejuvenate at Hollywood’s spas.
- The Diplomat Spa
- Eména Spa
- JothiVita Ayurvedic Spa & Wellbeing Center
- Rock Spa & Salon at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
- Xandu Salon & Spa
- St. Somewhere Spa at Margaritaville Beach Resort
INCLUSIVITY
The city of Hollywood received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2022 Municipal Equality Index that gauges how cities support LGBTQ+ people who live there.
- LGBTQ+ travel information
- LGBTQ+ hotels
- My Hollywood Pride festival
- Hollywood LGBTQ+ Council
SPORTS
Tee up at a prestigious golf course or head to Hollywood’s tennis courts.
- Hollywood Beach Golf and Country Club
- Orangebrook Golf and Country Club
- Eco Grande Golf Course
- Smatts’ Tennis at David Park
PLACES TO STAY
Accommodations in Hollywood include luxury beach resorts and family- and pet-friendly hotels.
Learn to surf in Hollywood Beach
Quick Facts
Broadwalk and family-fun beaches
Nearest Airport
HOLLYWOOD BUSINESS LISTINGS
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