Hallandale Beach
A city of oceanfront condo towers between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, home to Gulfstream Park.
You walk the beach in the morning, watch the horses run at Gulfstream Park and stay for dinner in the village there.
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Nightlife3
Gulfstream Park is the night out, with a casino open 365 days a year and more than 20 restaurants, bars and nightspots around the track. Away from it the city is mostly condo towers and goes quiet early.
Meet people3
Race days at Gulfstream Park are the easy social plan, with live racing Friday through Sunday during the fall meet and the Pegasus World Cup each January. City parks, courts and the beach parks fill in the rest.
Peace and quiet2
Hallandale Beach Boulevard and US 1 are slow at rush hour, and big race days and the winter season add more cars. The beach is short and backed by towers, so it rarely feels empty.
Walkability2
Not much is close together. The towers sit along A1A, the stores are on wide boulevards, and the village at Gulfstream Park is walkable only once you are there. A free city minibus covers some of the gaps.
On the water3
The Intracoastal runs along the east side of town, with docks behind many of the condo buildings and canal front homes to the west. There is no inlet here, so ocean runs go north to Port Everglades or south to Haulover Inlet.
Beaches3
The city's oceanfront is short, with public beach parks at the north and south ends and a water tower painted like a beach ball marking the way in. The sand is good. Parking is limited and fills on weekends.
Dining and arts3
Most of the dining is at Gulfstream Park, where the village mixes sit down restaurants and casual spots with track side rooms like Ten Palms. Beyond that it is plaza restaurants along the boulevards. Theaters and galleries are a drive.
Outdoors and wellness2
Green space is limited to city parks with courts, fields and a pool, plus the two beach parks. For trails and paddling you drive ten to fifteen minutes to the mangrove park at West Lake in Hollywood or to Oleta River State Park.
Affordability3
Middle of the pack for this stretch of coast. Older condo towers list well below Sunny Isles Beach next door, but monthly fees, reserve funding and special assessments can change the math. Read the building's budget first.
Airport access5
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is about 15 to 20 minutes north on I-95 or US 1. Miami (MIA) is a workable backup about 35 to 40 minutes south.
Scores last checked October 2026. Scores rate what the town offers, never who lives there. How we score
Community and social scene
A night out here mostly means Gulfstream Park. Dinner in the village, a few races if the horses are running, then the casino or one of the bars. If you want a beach bar and a live band, the Hollywood Broadwalk is ten minutes north.
Community at a glance
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PickleballOn the map
See pickleball courts near Hallandale Beach on the mapTennisOn the map
See tennis courts near Hallandale Beach on the mapGolfOn the map
See golf courses near Hallandale Beach on the mapLive musicOn the map
See live music near Hallandale Beach on the mapTrivia nightsOn the map
See trivia nights near Hallandale Beach on the mapPro sportsLive racing at Gulfstream Park +1
Miami Dolphins (NFL) in Miami Gardens, 6 miles awayMiami Heat (NBA) in Miami, 14 miles awayMiami Marlins (MLB) in Miami, 15 miles awayInter Miami (MLS) in Miami, 15 miles awayFlorida Panthers (NHL) in Sunrise, 16 miles awayLive racing at Gulfstream Park. Friday through Sunday during the fall 2026 Sunshine Meet, with more race days in the winter Championship Meet.Pegasus World Cup. The track's biggest day, held each January. 2026 was its tenth year.Miles are in a straight line, so the drive is longer.Places of worshipOn the map
See places of worship near Hallandale Beach on the mapWe don't list or rate congregations. The map shows what is in and around town.More ways to meet people
Florida Derby
The spring stakes day at Gulfstream Park and one of its busiest afternoons.Yellow Green Farmers Market
Ten minutes north in Hollywood. Saturdays and Sundays, 10am to 6:30pm, year round.We write about places and events, never about who lives there. Times and dates change, so confirm before you go.
Things to do
The honest details
- Home prices
- About $265K median sale price, all home types (fall 2026)
- Nearest hospital
- HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, about 1 mile. It is also a Level II trauma center. Straight line distance, so the drive is longer.
- Airport
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL), about 20 minutes
- Season
- Busy winters
- Heads up
- Traffic, flooding, condo fees and assessments
- Insurance
- Florida averages about $10,384 a year for $250K of coverage (MoneyGeek, 2026). Get a quote and check the flood zone for any address. Read more
- Why people love it
- Condos at lower prices than Miami Beach. Close to two airports.
- Know before you go
- Dense, with heavy traffic. Not much of a walkable center.
- Schools
- See official grades and district info on the Florida Department of Education site.
Common questions about Hallandale Beach
Is Hallandale Beach walkable?
Not really. You will drive for most things. Not much is close together. The towers sit along A1A, the stores are on wide boulevards, and the village at Gulfstream Park is walkable only once you are there. A free city minibus covers some of the gaps.
Does Hallandale Beach have a good beach?
Yes, a decent one. The city's oceanfront is short, with public beach parks at the north and south ends and a water tower painted like a beach ball marking the way in. The sand is good. Parking is limited and fills on weekends.
Is Hallandale Beach affordable?
It sits around the middle for the Florida coast. Home prices: About $265K median sale price, all home types (fall 2026). Middle of the pack for this stretch of coast. Older condo towers list well below Sunny Isles Beach next door, but monthly fees, reserve funding and special assessments can change the math. Read the building's budget first.
What is the nightlife like in Hallandale Beach?
Good bars and some live music, though it is only busy now and then. A night out here mostly means Gulfstream Park. Dinner in the village, a few races if the horses are running, then the casino or one of the bars. If you want a beach bar and a live band, the Hollywood Broadwalk is ten minutes north.
How busy does Hallandale Beach get?
It gets busy, especially in season. Hallandale Beach Boulevard and US 1 are slow at rush hour, and big race days and the winter season add more cars. The beach is short and backed by towers, so it rarely feels empty.
Is Hallandale Beach good for boating and fishing?
Yes, with decent access to ramps and marinas. The Intracoastal runs along the east side of town, with docks behind many of the condo buildings and canal front homes to the west. There is no inlet here, so ocean runs go north to Port Everglades or south to Haulover Inlet.
Which airport is closest to Hallandale Beach?
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is about 15 to 20 minutes north on I-95 or US 1. Miami (MIA) is a workable backup about 35 to 40 minutes south.
What should I know before moving to Hallandale Beach?
The main things to plan for: Traffic, flooding, condo fees and assessments. Florida homeowners insurance averages about $10,384 a year for $250K of dwelling coverage (MoneyGeek, 2026). Get a quote and check the flood zone for any address before you commit.
The closest matches to Hallandale Beach across our ten scores.
Dania Beach
Also strong on airport accessA small, unflashy beach city right next to the Fort Lauderdale airport, with a fishing pier and a quiet beach.
North Miami Beach
Also strong on airport accessA mainland city in north Miami-Dade with restaurants from all over the world and Oleta River State Park next door.
Clearwater
Also strong on airport accessThe mainland city behind Clearwater Beach, with a rebuilt downtown waterfront and the sand a bridge away.
Hollywood
Also strong on airport accessA beach city with a 2.5 mile oceanfront Broadwalk for walking and biking, plus a downtown full of murals.