Things to Do in Hollywood, Florida: A Guest's Guide

What is Hollywood, Florida known for?

Hollywood, Florida is known for the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, a paved oceanfront path that runs along the sand for miles past hotels, cafes and open-air bars. It sits between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, so guests get a quieter beach town with fast access to both.

The city also draws visitors for its Downtown Hollywood arts district, ArtsPark at Young Circle, and a string of family parks inland from the coast. Between the beach and Broward County's parks system, there's enough here for a long weekend or a full week without leaving town.

What's on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk?

The Broadwalk is a beachfront promenade lined with restaurants, ice cream shops, bike rental stands and public beach access points. It's flat, paved, and open to walkers, joggers and cyclists, making it the easiest way to spend an afternoon in Hollywood without a car.

Rent a bike or surrey at one of the stands along the path, grab a table at one of the oceanfront cafes, or just walk it end to end and pick a spot on the sand when you find one you like. The city's own tourism page has current details on beach access, parking lots and Broadwalk events at hollywoodfl.org.

For proximity to the Broadwalk itself, the 5.5BR Tiki Villa in Hollywood has a heated pool and its own tiki hut and outdoor grill, so you can do beach in the morning and stay home for dinner by the water without ever leaving the yard.

Hollywood, FL with kids: where to go

Families staying in Hollywood, FL have two solid inland options beyond the beach: Anne Kolb Nature Center on West Lake Park, which has an observation tower, boat tours and trails through mangroves, and Topeekeegee Yugnee (T.Y.) Park, which has a lake, paddle boats and picnic areas. Both are Broward County parks reachable in well under half an hour from most Hollywood addresses.

Anne Kolb is run by Broward County Parks and Recreation — check current hours and tour schedules directly through the county before you go, since boat tour times shift seasonally. See broward.org/parks for the parks division's listings.

For a group traveling with kids, a house with its own pool cuts down on packing beach gear every day. The 4BR Quiet Villa sits in a quiet Hollywood neighborhood with a heated pool and BBQ grill, and the 5BR Pool & Spa Home is single-level, which matters if you're managing strollers, nap schedules, or grandparents on the same trip.

Hallandale Beach and Downtown Hollywood: what else is close

Hallandale Beach sits just south of Hollywood and adds Gulfstream Park, a horse racing and casino venue with a retail and dining plaza, plus its own stretch of beach that's typically less crowded than the Broadwalk on weekends. Downtown Hollywood, inland from the coast, has ArtsPark at Young Circle and a monthly Art Walk with local galleries and food vendors — check the ArtsPark event calendar directly through the City of Hollywood's site for current dates.

A base in Miramar or Plantation puts you a short drive from both the Hollywood coast and the inland parks without paying beachfront rates. The 4.5BR Dream House in Miramar has a heated pool and BBQ grill for a group that wants downtime between outings, and the 4BR Remodeled Retreat in Plantation is a fully remodeled 4-bath house with its own heated pool.

How many days do you need in Hollywood, FL?

A weekend covers the Broadwalk, one inland park, and a meal in Downtown Hollywood. A full week lets you add a day trip toward Fort Lauderdale or Miami and still have slow beach mornings without rushing. Since Hollywood sits between both metros, longer stays make the drive-time investment worth it.

Whichever length you're planning, a house with parking and a private pool tends to work better for groups than a hotel room, since everyone has a place to decompress between activities. Browse the full set of Hollywood-area listings to compare layouts and pool setups before you book.

Getting around Hollywood and South Florida

Hollywood is a car-friendly city — most of the parks, Downtown, and the Broadwalk parking lots are a short drive apart, and rental houses with free parking make this easier for a group with more than one vehicle. The 4BR Modern Villa has free parking along with its heated pool and BBQ grill, useful if you're arriving with multiple cars for a family reunion or group trip.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport sits close enough to Hollywood that most guests land, pick up a rental car, and are at their house within a short drive — check your airline or the airport's own site for current terminal and ground transport details before you fly in.