Hollywood

Feel at home in the Florida city of Hollywood on pristine white-sand beaches nestled by gentle turquoise waters.
Hollywood boasts a one-of-a-kind Broadwalk ('broad' because it extends for two-and-a-half miles along the coast), a vibrant downtown area for the best immersion in the art and culture of the city and a unique guitar-shaped hotel.
Hollywood Beach Florida USA
Aerial drone image of Hollywood beach and boardwalk

Although Hollywood may not be the ideal place for celebrity sightings, it has pockets of charm. 

Hollywood boasts a one-of-a-kind Broadwalk (‘broad’ because it extends for two-and-a-half miles along the coast), a vibrant downtown area for the best immersion in the art and culture of the city, and a unique guitar-shaped hotel.

While many vacationers flock to the irresistible, pristine Hollywood Beach, there are plenty of other activities to do and adventures to embark on.

Immerse yourself in thrilling and memorable adventures like scuba diving, shop at the various malls in the city, dine at restaurants that serve fresh seafood, or indulge in the tranquillity of nature.

Hollywood is about a century old and is home to a small population of the US. Anyone can find something to love about the city because you feel right at home when you step into the city.

Hollywood Florida Beach aerial view
Hollywood Florida Beach aerial view

Hollywood is located on the south-eastern coast of Florida in the United States of America. The city (dubbed the ‘diamond of the gold coast’) lies between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, with the Atlantic Ocean forming its eastern border.

The resort-residential city is sparsely populated and houses over 60 parks and a Broadwalk-like-no-other running along part of its 7-mile long coast.

Atlantic ocean coast in Miami, Florida sunny day
Hollywood, USA: Lifeguard hut building station on Atlantic ocean coast in Miami, Florida sunny day with people man ocean rescue guard in uniform walking on sand

Hollywood has a tropical rainforest climate and balmy to hot weather all year round.

June to September are the hottest months in the city, with average highs of 32°C (83°F) and average lows of 25°C (77°F).

January is the coolest month, with average highs of 25°C (76°F) and average lows of 15°C (59°F).

The best times to visit Hollywood are early November, March, late April, and May. The weather is temperate, making for more pleasant outdoor adventures.

The rainy season in Hollywood runs from late May to mid-October, while hurricane season is from June to December.

Ceviche – Traditional Peruvian Food

Being a coastal town, you can expect plenty of fresh seafood options in Hollywood infused with Cuban and Peruvian flavors.

The ceviche and calamari at Pachamanka Authentic Peruvian Cuisine are top-rated.

For the best tacos in Hollywood, check out Taco Beach Shack.

If you can’t get enough seafood or seek fine dining in Hollywood, visit JWB prime steak and seafood. Their lobster bisque, crab cakes, and lobster tail are some of the best in the city.

Billy’s Stone Crab Hollywood serves some of the most delicious King crabs.

Relax on the beach at Hollywood North Beach Park

Venture to the northern end of Hollywood for peaceful beachside leisure with the family at Hollywood North Beach Park. Set up for a picnic or simply enjoy the sunshine and beautiful view of the ocean.

Bikeway at the Hollywood Beach Broad Walk
Hollywood Beach, Fl, USA: Bikeway at the Hollywood Beach Broad Walk on a sunny day in March. Florida, United States

Kayak at West Lake Park

This can be a fun and entertaining activity for the entire family. There is also a possibility of spotting iguanas, stunning mangroves, native birds, and small fish in the clear salt water.

West Lake Park, Hollywood, Florida, USA
Multicolored kayaks for rent at a public park near beach – West Lake Park, Hollywood, Florida, USA

Have some family fun at Charnow Park

With a nearby beach, climbing wall and water play spot for children, paddleball court for adults, and live music, Charnow Park is not short of entertainment for the young and those looking to excite their inner child.

Do creative activities ArtsPark at Young Circle

There are plenty of activities to partake in at Hollywood’s cultural center. Children can play around the splash fountain, families can watch the live glass blowing demonstrations, and adults can participate in a salsa dancing class. The park is nothing short of entertaining, educational, and exciting.

Scuba dive and snorkel at Hollywood Beach

Hollywood has a host of ocean sports. The must-try underwater adventures are scuba diving and snorkeling. While the views may not be as scenic as those of the Bahamas and the Florida Keys, they can still be stunning.

Drift Dive in Hollywood Beach | Couples and adults

Let the tide or current of the ocean guide you from one spot to another with one of the best alternatives to scuba diving: drift diving. Divers are dropped in the sea with a flag for their pickup and can take their time exploring the reefs. It’s generally less stressful, and divers get to see more marine life. If you aren’t a certified scuba diver, you can quickly learn the ins and outs.

Explore the Anne Kolb Nature Center | Couples and Adults

Take a tranquil walk or bike around the nature Center, enjoy scenic views and enlightening exhibits, or go kayaking. The Anne Kolb Nature Center is the best reason to escape the beach and bask in nature.

Explore Hollywood’s coral reefs | Couples and Adults

The Atlantic Ocean forming the coastline of Hollywood is home to both natural and artificial coral reefs. Take a dive into the sea and swim around stunning coral ecosystems and colorful tropical marine life.

Take an eco-tour with Wild Lime Adventures | Couple and Adults

Venture beyond Hollywood Florida for a tour of Everglades National Park. Visitors are guided by a naturalist around the gulf by boat and airboat. The trip also includes a nature walk and wildlife viewings.

Brave an escape room at Boxroom Escape Games | Couples and Adults

As far as entertainment goes in Hollywood, by far, this can be the most thrilling. The goal of any escape room: solve puzzles and riddles to make your way out. What makes this adventure even better are the high-tech features like virtual reality that create a truly immersive and exciting game.

Parasail with Hollywood Parasail | Couples and Adults

View Hollywood Beach from the sky on this delightful and exciting adventure that never disappointments—unless heights aren’t your thing, of course.

Have a private luxury sunrise beach picnic | Couples

Create a special memory you can cherish forever with your significant other. There’s no better way to start off the day than with a sunrise picnic in Hollywood.

Kids parasailing
Kids parasailing. Water sport on summer vacation. Brother and sister flying in a tropical ocean resort. Sea and beach fun. Rainbow parachute.

An escape room challenge

For a fun, challenging, and thrilling adventure, look no further than an escape room.

Parasailing

Take your island adventure to the sky for superb views of palm-fringed Hollywood Beach.

Kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, or paddleboarding

Venture to Hollywood’s neighboring ocean to explore vibrant coral reefs or West Lake Park for a kayaking adventure.

Visit the Hard Rock Cafe

Chill out with some great food and entertainment and the rock ‘n roll vibes of the world-renowned Hard Rock Cafe.

Las Olas Wine & Food Festival

Indulge in over 200 wines from around the globe while feasting on local delicacies from the best South Florida eateries.

ArtsPark at Young Circle

Hollywood’s epicentre of entertaining, recreational and informative activities such as glass blowing, live performances and an innovative playground. The park is named after the designer and founder of the City of Hollywood, Joseph Young.

T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park

Located right in the heart of Hollywood, the Topeekeegee Yugnee (Seminole for ‘meeting or gathering place) park is a paradise for picnickers and families. The grounds feature a water park and picnic and fishing areas.

Downtown Hollywood Mural Project

A public display of curated outdoor murals created by local, national, and internationally recognized artists like The London Police in Downtown Hollywood.

Hollywood beach

Hollywood’s top-rated beach with a coast on the Atlantic Ocean lined by regal palm trees.

Yellow Green Farmers Market

This favored market in the city is aimed at infusing sustainable living into daily life. It features an airy, outdoor roof and various booths, making it a paradise for farm-fresh produce, crafts, and artisanal products. 

Anne Kolb Nature Center

The preferred destination in Hollywood for a pleasant picnic and immersion in nature. Home to local vegetation and wildlife—many of which are endangered—the Center houses an observation tower, an aquarium, an exhibition hall of replicated mangroves, and an open-air theatre.

Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood

A world-renowned franchise with a theme of rock ‘n roll from the décor to the atmosphere. This lively location guarantees memorable experiences, great fun and yummy food.

Hollywood Beach Broadwalk

A 2.5 mile-long beachside boardwalk lined with seafood restaurants, boutiques, tiki bars, and oceanfront parks. This prized boardwalk is a charm for many visitors because of its homey vibes and easy access to the ocean.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

This guitar-shaped hotel is a stunning addition to Hollywood’s city skyline. It features a concert area for live entertainment by some top names, table games and poker rooms, modern eateries, and fine-dining restaurants.

Why travel to Hollywood?
Hollywood Beach Florida USA
Aerial drone image of Hollywood beach and boardwalk

Although Hollywood may not be the ideal place for celebrity sightings, it has pockets of charm. 

Hollywood boasts a one-of-a-kind Broadwalk (‘broad’ because it extends for two-and-a-half miles along the coast), a vibrant downtown area for the best immersion in the art and culture of the city, and a unique guitar-shaped hotel.

While many vacationers flock to the irresistible, pristine Hollywood Beach, there are plenty of other activities to do and adventures to embark on.

Immerse yourself in thrilling and memorable adventures like scuba diving, shop at the various malls in the city, dine at restaurants that serve fresh seafood, or indulge in the tranquillity of nature.

Hollywood is about a century old and is home to a small population of the US. Anyone can find something to love about the city because you feel right at home when you step into the city.

Location and Geography
Hollywood Florida Beach aerial view
Hollywood Florida Beach aerial view

Hollywood is located on the south-eastern coast of Florida in the United States of America. The city (dubbed the ‘diamond of the gold coast’) lies between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, with the Atlantic Ocean forming its eastern border.

The resort-residential city is sparsely populated and houses over 60 parks and a Broadwalk-like-no-other running along part of its 7-mile long coast.

Climate and weather
Atlantic ocean coast in Miami, Florida sunny day
Hollywood, USA: Lifeguard hut building station on Atlantic ocean coast in Miami, Florida sunny day with people man ocean rescue guard in uniform walking on sand

Hollywood has a tropical rainforest climate and balmy to hot weather all year round.

June to September are the hottest months in the city, with average highs of 32°C (83°F) and average lows of 25°C (77°F).

January is the coolest month, with average highs of 25°C (76°F) and average lows of 15°C (59°F).

The best times to visit Hollywood are early November, March, late April, and May. The weather is temperate, making for more pleasant outdoor adventures.

The rainy season in Hollywood runs from late May to mid-October, while hurricane season is from June to December.

Cuisine
Ceviche – Traditional Peruvian Food

Being a coastal town, you can expect plenty of fresh seafood options in Hollywood infused with Cuban and Peruvian flavors.

The ceviche and calamari at Pachamanka Authentic Peruvian Cuisine are top-rated.

For the best tacos in Hollywood, check out Taco Beach Shack.

If you can’t get enough seafood or seek fine dining in Hollywood, visit JWB prime steak and seafood. Their lobster bisque, crab cakes, and lobster tail are some of the best in the city.

Billy’s Stone Crab Hollywood serves some of the most delicious King crabs.

Things to do for families

Relax on the beach at Hollywood North Beach Park

Venture to the northern end of Hollywood for peaceful beachside leisure with the family at Hollywood North Beach Park. Set up for a picnic or simply enjoy the sunshine and beautiful view of the ocean.

Bikeway at the Hollywood Beach Broad Walk
Hollywood Beach, Fl, USA: Bikeway at the Hollywood Beach Broad Walk on a sunny day in March. Florida, United States

Kayak at West Lake Park

This can be a fun and entertaining activity for the entire family. There is also a possibility of spotting iguanas, stunning mangroves, native birds, and small fish in the clear salt water.

West Lake Park, Hollywood, Florida, USA
Multicolored kayaks for rent at a public park near beach – West Lake Park, Hollywood, Florida, USA

Have some family fun at Charnow Park

With a nearby beach, climbing wall and water play spot for children, paddleball court for adults, and live music, Charnow Park is not short of entertainment for the young and those looking to excite their inner child.

Do creative activities ArtsPark at Young Circle

There are plenty of activities to partake in at Hollywood’s cultural center. Children can play around the splash fountain, families can watch the live glass blowing demonstrations, and adults can participate in a salsa dancing class. The park is nothing short of entertaining, educational, and exciting.

Scuba dive and snorkel at Hollywood Beach

Hollywood has a host of ocean sports. The must-try underwater adventures are scuba diving and snorkeling. While the views may not be as scenic as those of the Bahamas and the Florida Keys, they can still be stunning.

Things to do for adults and couples

Drift Dive in Hollywood Beach | Couples and adults

Let the tide or current of the ocean guide you from one spot to another with one of the best alternatives to scuba diving: drift diving. Divers are dropped in the sea with a flag for their pickup and can take their time exploring the reefs. It’s generally less stressful, and divers get to see more marine life. If you aren’t a certified scuba diver, you can quickly learn the ins and outs.

Explore the Anne Kolb Nature Center | Couples and Adults

Take a tranquil walk or bike around the nature Center, enjoy scenic views and enlightening exhibits, or go kayaking. The Anne Kolb Nature Center is the best reason to escape the beach and bask in nature.

Explore Hollywood’s coral reefs | Couples and Adults

The Atlantic Ocean forming the coastline of Hollywood is home to both natural and artificial coral reefs. Take a dive into the sea and swim around stunning coral ecosystems and colorful tropical marine life.

Take an eco-tour with Wild Lime Adventures | Couple and Adults

Venture beyond Hollywood Florida for a tour of Everglades National Park. Visitors are guided by a naturalist around the gulf by boat and airboat. The trip also includes a nature walk and wildlife viewings.

Brave an escape room at Boxroom Escape Games | Couples and Adults

As far as entertainment goes in Hollywood, by far, this can be the most thrilling. The goal of any escape room: solve puzzles and riddles to make your way out. What makes this adventure even better are the high-tech features like virtual reality that create a truly immersive and exciting game.

Parasail with Hollywood Parasail | Couples and Adults

View Hollywood Beach from the sky on this delightful and exciting adventure that never disappointments—unless heights aren’t your thing, of course.

Have a private luxury sunrise beach picnic | Couples

Create a special memory you can cherish forever with your significant other. There’s no better way to start off the day than with a sunrise picnic in Hollywood.

Destination Experiences
Kids parasailing
Kids parasailing. Water sport on summer vacation. Brother and sister flying in a tropical ocean resort. Sea and beach fun. Rainbow parachute.

An escape room challenge

For a fun, challenging, and thrilling adventure, look no further than an escape room.

Parasailing

Take your island adventure to the sky for superb views of palm-fringed Hollywood Beach.

Kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, or paddleboarding

Venture to Hollywood’s neighboring ocean to explore vibrant coral reefs or West Lake Park for a kayaking adventure.

Visit the Hard Rock Cafe

Chill out with some great food and entertainment and the rock ‘n roll vibes of the world-renowned Hard Rock Cafe.

Las Olas Wine & Food Festival

Indulge in over 200 wines from around the globe while feasting on local delicacies from the best South Florida eateries.

Landmarks and attractions

ArtsPark at Young Circle

Hollywood’s epicentre of entertaining, recreational and informative activities such as glass blowing, live performances and an innovative playground. The park is named after the designer and founder of the City of Hollywood, Joseph Young.

T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park

Located right in the heart of Hollywood, the Topeekeegee Yugnee (Seminole for ‘meeting or gathering place) park is a paradise for picnickers and families. The grounds feature a water park and picnic and fishing areas.

Downtown Hollywood Mural Project

A public display of curated outdoor murals created by local, national, and internationally recognized artists like The London Police in Downtown Hollywood.

Hollywood beach

Hollywood’s top-rated beach with a coast on the Atlantic Ocean lined by regal palm trees.

Yellow Green Farmers Market

This favored market in the city is aimed at infusing sustainable living into daily life. It features an airy, outdoor roof and various booths, making it a paradise for farm-fresh produce, crafts, and artisanal products. 

Anne Kolb Nature Center

The preferred destination in Hollywood for a pleasant picnic and immersion in nature. Home to local vegetation and wildlife—many of which are endangered—the Center houses an observation tower, an aquarium, an exhibition hall of replicated mangroves, and an open-air theatre.

Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood

A world-renowned franchise with a theme of rock ‘n roll from the décor to the atmosphere. This lively location guarantees memorable experiences, great fun and yummy food.

Hollywood Beach Broadwalk

A 2.5 mile-long beachside boardwalk lined with seafood restaurants, boutiques, tiki bars, and oceanfront parks. This prized boardwalk is a charm for many visitors because of its homey vibes and easy access to the ocean.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

This guitar-shaped hotel is a stunning addition to Hollywood’s city skyline. It features a concert area for live entertainment by some top names, table games and poker rooms, modern eateries, and fine-dining restaurants.

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