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Hollywood is a beach city of about 155,000 people in Broward County, halfway between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. It was founded in 1925 by developer Joseph Young, who dreamed of a Hollywood by the Sea, and his planned downtown, circles and boulevards still shape the city today.
Hollywood Beach is the star, with the Broadwalk, a 2.5-mile oceanfront promenade lined with cafés, bars and bike rentals, plus the Hollywood Beach Theatre and Charnow Park right by the sand. Downtown Hollywood along Hollywood Boulevard has restaurants, galleries and nightlife, and Young Circle is home to ArtsPark, with a bandshell for free concerts and outdoor events.
Inland, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino draws crowds to its giant guitar-shaped tower, and TY Park offers lakes, trails and a water play area. The Anne Kolb Nature Center protects mangrove wetlands along the Intracoastal Waterway, with kayak trails and an observation tower, and the historic Florida East Coast Railway station recalls the city's early days.
A 2.5-mile brick promenade along Hollywood Beach lined with cafes, restaurants, small hotels and shops, popular for walking, cycling and people watching. The sandy beach beside it has lifeguards. Rent a bike or a beach chair, and arrive early on weekends for parking in the city garages.
A beach park at the north end of the Broadwalk with a quieter sandy beach, picnic areas, a sea turtle education area and an off-leash dog beach on certain days. It is calmer than the main Broadwalk area. There is a parking fee; check dog beach days and rules in advance.
The historic downtown along Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street has restaurants, bars, galleries and shops in 1920s and later buildings, with outdoor dining and street art. It hosts art walks and evening events. Street parking and garages are available; evenings are liveliest.
A 10-acre park in a large traffic circle downtown with an outdoor amphitheater for free concerts and events, a visual arts pavilion, a playground and splash pad, and a large sculpture. It is a hub for festivals. Check the city calendar for free weekend shows and family art classes.
Known as TY Park, a large Broward County park around a 40-acre lake with a water playground, paddle boats, kayak rentals, fishing, picnic shelters and paved paths for walking and cycling. There is a small entry fee on weekends and holidays; arrive early on hot summer days.
A nonprofit contemporary art center on Hollywood Boulevard with changing exhibitions by local and international artists, plus a separate theater and art school. Admission is modest. It is a short walk from Young Circle, so pair it with a meal downtown.
An outdoor bandshell on the Broadwalk at Johnson Street that hosts free concerts, dance nights and family events facing the ocean, especially on weekends and holidays. Bring a beach chair or sit on the benches. Check the city events list, as schedules change with the seasons.
A large resort run by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, famous for its guitar-shaped hotel tower that lights up at night. It has a casino, Hard Rock Live arena, restaurants, shops and a big pool area. Guests must be 21 to gamble; parking fees apply. The light show runs nightly.
A Jimmy Buffett themed beachfront resort on the Broadwalk with restaurants, bars, a large pool area with a lazy river and FlowRider surf simulator, and live music. Non-guests can visit the restaurants and bars. It is lively in the evening; parking is expensive, so consider rideshare.
Inside West Lake Park, this nature center protects a large mangrove wetland on the Intracoastal Waterway, with an exhibit hall, boardwalk trails, a 68-foot observation tower and kayak rentals. Wading birds and manatees can be seen. Go early, as the tower has great morning light.
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