Hollywood Beach
Hollywood Beach, FL, 33019
Hollywood Beach—located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale—is famous for its red-brick boardwalk, which has been named one of the best beach boardwalks in America. In addition to admiring the panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, visitors flock here for beach time, cycling, rollerblading, and jogging. There’s also a water playground nearby, as well as plenty of shops and outdoor cafés.
The Basics
Hollywood Beach Boardwalk stretches 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) along the coast, making it a popular exercise spot for walkers, joggers, and cyclists. Seaside restaurants offer a variety of dining options, from hot dogs and pizza to sit-down Italian fare. Family-friendly parks provide entertainment for younger kids, while the Hollywood Beach Theatre often hosts free concerts. Due to the beach’s large size, Segway tours are a good option for exploring as they allow you to cover more ground than you would on foot. For a special treat, air tours offer epic sunset views of the beach, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale.
Things to Know Before You Go
The children’s water playground at Charnow Park is a great destination for families with kids.
There are three sets of public restrooms along the boardwalk.
Pets are prohibited in public areas of the beach and the boardwalk.
Parking is available in both garages and non-metered neighborhood spots. Drivers with disabled-parking placards can park for up to four hours in any non-metered space.
How to Get There
Hollywood Beach is located 25 miles (40 kilometers) north of Miami International Airport and less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Fort Lauderdale and the Hollywood International Airport. Public buses run roughly every hour from downtown Hollywood to the beach, and parking is readily available nearby.
When to Get There
Hollywood Beach is open 24 hours daily, although boardwalk businesses keep varying hours. Summer weekends are typically busy, especially from March through May when South Florida weather is at its best. Fall brings hurricane season.
Downtown Hollywood
Located just 10 minutes by road from Hollywood Beach, downtown Hollywood is an important center for arts and culture. Arts enthusiasts can enjoy visiting the gallery at the Art and Culture Center, the curated collection of murals at the Downtown Hollywood Mural Project, and concerts and visual-arts shows at the Young Circle ArtsPark.
Ways to explore
Hollywood Beach Boardwalk stretches 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) along the coast, making it a popular exercise spot for walkers, joggers, and cyclists. Seaside restaurants offer a variety of dining options, from hot dogs and pizza to sit-down Italian fare. Family-friendly parks provide entertainment for younger kids, while the Hollywood Beach Theatre often hosts free concerts. Some visitors explore the food scene during walking tours, while others come to the area for snorkeling and kayaking tours. For a special treat, helicopter tours offer epic sunset views of the beach, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale.
Accessibility
The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk is flat and paved, and there are some parts of the beach that are accessible to wheelchair users.
Age limits
None
What to pack
Refillable water bottle, sunscreen, small bag
What to wear
Swimwear, cover-up, sandals, sun hat
Not allowed
Drinking alcohol on the beach, glass bottles, smoking
Amenities
Children’s water playground, restrooms, restaurants
Address
Hollywood Beach is located 25 miles (40 kilometers) north of Miami International Airport and less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of the Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport. It’s easiest to get to by car or public bus services.
Driving
From Fort Lauderdale, drive south along US 1 toward Hollywood Beach in around 22 minutes. Public parking garages and metered street parking are available close to the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk.
Public transportation
If traveling by public transportation, you can take Broward County Transit buses to Hollywood Beach or ride the Tri-Rail to Hollywood Station, then connect via bus or rideshare to the beachfront.
Best times to visit
Early morning is a good time to visit if you want to avoid the peak afternoon heat and crowds.
Best days to visit
Mondays through Thursdays are typically calmer than weekends, when the beach can get quite crowded.
Best months to visit
Consider traveling between December and April, as the humidity is typically lower then than in the summer.
Special events
The Fourth of July is a memorable time to visit for beach celebrations such as the Star Spangled Spectacular.
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