Hollywood
A beach city with a 2.5 mile oceanfront Broadwalk for walking and biking, plus a downtown full of murals.
You bike the Broadwalk before it gets hot, stop for breakfast a few steps from the sand and catch a concert at the bandshell.
The scorecard
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Nightlife3
Free live music plays at the Hollywood Beach Theatre on the Broadwalk Thursday through Sunday from 7 to 9pm, with room to dance. After that it is beach bars or the downtown bars near Hollywood Boulevard. Lively, but not a late night town.
Meet people4
Plenty of standing dates. Dancing at the Beach Theatre shows, weekends at Yellow Green Farmers Market, movie nights and festivals at ArtsPark at Young Circle, volunteer Beach Sweeps and an October half marathon on the Broadwalk.
Peace and quiet2
The Broadwalk is packed on weekends and through the winter season, and beach parking fills early. A1A and Hollywood Boulevard move slowly at peak times. Weekday mornings on the sand are the calm window.
Walkability4
The brick Broadwalk gives you nearly 2.5 miles of car free walking and biking between the cafes and the sand. Downtown around Young Circle is walkable too, and the Sun Shuttle links the two for $2 a ride.
On the water3
The Intracoastal runs right behind the beach, with a city marina and restaurants you can reach by boat, and the mangrove lakes on the north side are good for paddling. The nearest inlet is Port Everglades, a short run north.
Beaches4
A long public beach runs beside the Broadwalk, with accessible entry points at streets like Johnson, Tyler and Harrison. Travel + Leisure has named the Broadwalk one of America's best beach boardwalks.
Dining and arts3
Casual places line the Broadwalk, and downtown has more restaurants, the Downtown Hollywood Mural Project and festivals at ArtsPark. Dine Out Hollywood brings prix fixe menus in October. Fine dining and theater are thinner.
Outdoors and wellness3
T.Y. Park has a shaded path around a lake, the mangrove preserve at West Lake has boardwalks and kayak trails, and Yellow Green Farmers Market runs every weekend. The Broadwalk doubles as the daily bike path.
Affordability3
Middle of the range for southeast Florida. Beach condos and houses east of US 1 cost more, and neighborhoods farther west bring prices down. Flood zones near the Intracoastal push insurance up.
Airport access5
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is about 10 to 15 minutes from most of the city. Miami (MIA) is about 35 to 45 minutes south if you need more international flights.
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 starts on the Broadwalk with dinner by the sand and the free 7pm show at the Beach Theatre, Thursday through Sunday. From there it is a beach bar or a ride on the Sun Shuttle to the downtown bars. Big touring concerts play at the casino resort west of town.
Community at a glance
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PickleballOn the map
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See golf courses near Hollywood on the mapLive musicHollywood Beach Theatre +1
Hollywood Beach Theatre. Free live music with space for dancing on the Broadwalk at Johnson Street, Thursday through Sunday, 7 to 9pm.ArtsPark at Young Circle. Free movie nights, concerts and weekend festivals in the downtown park.See live music near Hollywood on the mapTrivia nightsOn the map
See trivia nights near Hollywood on the mapPro sportsTeams nearby
Miami Dolphins (NFL) in Miami Gardens, 7 miles awayFlorida Panthers (NHL) in Sunrise, 15 miles awayMiami Heat (NBA) in Miami, 16 miles awayMiami Marlins (MLB) in Miami, 17 miles awayInter Miami (MLS) in Miami, 17 miles awayMiles are in a straight line, so the drive is longer.Places of worshipOn the map
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Yellow Green Farmers Market
Saturdays and Sundays, 10am to 6:30pm, year round on Sheridan Street.Beach Sweep
Volunteer beach cleanup mornings. The October 2026 sweep ran from 7 to 11am.Hollywood Beach Half Marathon & 5K
An October race on the beach and Broadwalk. The 2026 date is October 17.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 $502K median sale price, all home types (fall 2026)
- Nearest hospital
- Memorial Regional Hospital, about 2 miles. It is also a Level I trauma center. Straight line distance, so the drive is longer.
- Airport
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL), about 15 minutes
- Season
- Busy winters
- Heads up
- Flooding in low areas, traffic
- 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
- The Broadwalk makes beach life car free. Close to the airport.
- Know before you go
- Crowded on weekends. Parking is tight.
- Schools
- See official grades and district info on the Florida Department of Education site.
Common questions about Hollywood
Is Hollywood walkable?
Yes, for the most part. The brick Broadwalk gives you nearly 2.5 miles of car free walking and biking between the cafes and the sand. Downtown around Young Circle is walkable too, and the Sun Shuttle links the two for $2 a ride.
Does Hollywood have a good beach?
Yes, a very good one. A long public beach runs beside the Broadwalk, with accessible entry points at streets like Johnson, Tyler and Harrison. Travel + Leisure has named the Broadwalk one of America's best beach boardwalks.
Is Hollywood affordable?
It sits around the middle for the Florida coast. Home prices: About $502K median sale price, all home types (fall 2026). Middle of the range for southeast Florida. Beach condos and houses east of US 1 cost more, and neighborhoods farther west bring prices down. Flood zones near the Intracoastal push insurance up.
What is the nightlife like in Hollywood?
Good bars and some live music, though it is only busy now and then. A night out starts on the Broadwalk with dinner by the sand and the free 7pm show at the Beach Theatre, Thursday through Sunday. From there it is a beach bar or a ride on the Sun Shuttle to the downtown bars. Big touring concerts play at the casino resort west of town.
How busy does Hollywood get?
It gets busy, especially in season. The Broadwalk is packed on weekends and through the winter season, and beach parking fills early. A1A and Hollywood Boulevard move slowly at peak times. Weekday mornings on the sand are the calm window.
Is Hollywood good for boating and fishing?
Yes, with decent access to ramps and marinas. The Intracoastal runs right behind the beach, with a city marina and restaurants you can reach by boat, and the mangrove lakes on the north side are good for paddling. The nearest inlet is Port Everglades, a short run north.
Which airport is closest to Hollywood?
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is about 10 to 15 minutes from most of the city. Miami (MIA) is about 35 to 45 minutes south if you need more international flights.
What should I know before moving to Hollywood?
The main things to plan for: Flooding in low areas, traffic. 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.
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