Hollywood is an eclectic East Coast destination where you can kick back at the beach by day and live it up at a trendy bistro by night. Hollywood Florida is a small city in Broward County situated between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. This charming oceanside community has been around since the 1920s and is known for its white sandy beaches, eco-friendly culture, cafes and restaurants, and culturally vibrant downtown district.
Hollywood Beach
People flock to Hollywood mainly because of its terrific sea-shore, an expanse of powdery white sand washed by turquoise water and edged with towering palms swaying gently in the breeze. But with the sky painted blue all day long every single day, is it really their fault that so many of them never make it past what appears to be a truly spectacular attraction.
Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
Hollywood Beach Boardwalk is a 2. Paved for miles, this wide promenade is explored by runners and walkers to rollerbladers, stroller pushers as well as cyclists–it’s one of the more populated paths in town. Populated with hotels, resorts and inns (most notably Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort) and featuring a variety of restaurants.
Anne Kolb Nature Center
The center is set on 1,500 acres of protected coastal mangrove wetlands. Amidst the reserve are diverse plant and animal species, many of which are native or endangered. They also wander along the wooded walkways they are building right now so if you go nice and quiet, some of them slinking around.
ArtsPark at Young Circle
There are so many beautiful things that happen at this ArtsPark, from art festivals to open-air concerts and dance shows and movie nights. The 10-acre circle is an inside job. Even better, it’s free! Among the amenities offered are a 2,500-guest amphitheater, playgrounds, walking paths and splash pad.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel
Once you check into Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, it will be hard to depart. As far as amenities go, this place is so enormous that it pretty much has everything you could ever want on a trip. The hotel also boasts an amazing spa, nearby golf courses as well as a strip of boutique shopping. Guests can also take advantage of the more than 13.5-acre pool area, which features a sandy beach (man-made), as well as tropical lagoon-style and massive water feature pools that even have room for all guests to get in on the action when they swim, issuing great tips from professional pro DJs! The hotel also features huge waterslides and hot tubs.
Topeekeegee Yugnee Park
Topeekeegee Yugnee is derived from Seminole and translates roughly but perfectly as “where we gather. Aside from the many bike and walking trails with lots of trees that provide shade, this 138+ acre park features campsites and a family favorite – Castaway Island waterpark. Tennis and Volleyball courts,park areas,playgrounds,somewhere to have a picnic,the worst fitness workout area in the world but no matter how broken it was people would come there and they still do.
Yellow Green Farmers Market
Farmers markets are my jam, you Tables overflow with food fresh from the farm, and bread bakes on site as flowers bloom in brightly colored pots urging customers to take them home. The uber-popular Yellow Green Farmers Market in Hollywood satiates that love like no other.
Holland Park
Holland Park is hidden at the end of a street in a residential neighborhood. From the entrance, it looks small but when you get in – this place goes back to the Intracoastal Waterway. As you follow the meandering pathways and hit pause to cross a raised wooden boardwalk system through wooded groves, it is easy to forget that this is a burrow of trees in an urban environment. Head up to the viewing platform for an amazing view.
Downtown Hollywood Mural Project.
Hollywood sparkled beneath the whitest of blue shepherd’s skies and shining sun endemic on this peninsula poking into a vast ocean. Fortunately, the powers that be behind The Downtown Hollywood Mural Project did not hear this decree. These outdoor murals really add to the charm of this incredible city by turning it into a sight for sore eyes. These incredible curated murals range from huge whales and robots to the obligatory pink flamingo, all of which are well worth a visit.
