The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk is a 2.5-mile brick-paved promenade running directly along the Atlantic Ocean in Hollywood, Florida, between Sheridan Street to the south and Hollywood North Beach Park to the north. It's the defining feature of Hollywood Beach, and the reason most people visit.
Named a Travel + Leisure Best Beach Boardwalk in America, the Broadwalk (note: it's officially spelled Broadwalk, not Boardwalk, though both spellings are widely used) draws millions of visitors each year with its open-air restaurants, tiki bars, bike rentals, live music, and low-rise Old Florida feel. The Mariner Suites at 702 N Surf Rd sits directly on the Broadwalk, and Ultra Blue Apartments at 315 Buchanan St is a 3-minute walk away.
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What Is the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk?
The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk is a brick-paved pedestrian and cycling promenade stretching nearly 2.5 miles along the Atlantic Ocean. It runs from Sheridan Street in the south to Hollywood North Beach Park in the north, staying on the west side of the beach the entire way. To the east: sand and ocean. To the west: a strip of open-air restaurants, tiki bars, surf shops, motels, and smaller hotels.
What makes it different from Miami Beach's boardwalk or Fort Lauderdale's beach strip is the scale. Hollywood's Broadwalk is deliberately low-rise and low-key, without the skyscraper density that lines Collins Avenue. The result is a beach promenade with genuine character: vintage Florida architecture alongside newer cafes, public art, and a child-friendly fountain at Charnow Park midway along the route.
Hollywood Beach sits roughly 20 miles north of Miami Beach and about 9 miles south of Fort Lauderdale, making it a realistic day trip from either city, or a base for exploring both. The Broadwalk itself is free to walk, open all day, and accessible from numerous street-end access points along its length.
Things to Do on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
The Broadwalk works well whether you're there for the morning or the full day. Most visitors walk or cycle the full 2.5-mile length, which takes between 45 minutes and an hour on foot without stopping.
Bike and surrey rentals — available along the Broadwalk for those who'd rather ride than walk; foot-pedal buggies are a local novelty.
Hollywood Beach Theater — an open-air stage in the middle of the Broadwalk that hosts free live concerts five nights a week, Wednesday through Sunday, 7–9 PM.
Charnow Park — a pocket park at 300 Connecticut St with shaded seating, a children's water fountain, public restrooms, and access to the adjacent parking garage.
Hollywood North Beach Park — the northern terminus of the Broadwalk, with additional parking, green space, and the start/finish line of the Hollywood Beach Half Marathon.
Water sports — pontoon boat rentals, kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing charters launch from Hollywood Beach.
Sea turtle season — from May through October, Hollywood Beach is a documented sea turtle nesting site; early morning walks sometimes reveal fresh nesting activity on the sand.
Restaurants on the Hollywood Broadwalk
The Broadwalk has more than 50 restaurants and bars lining its west side, covering everything from casual beachfront fish tacos to full oceanview dining. It's one of the densest concentrations of open-air beachfront dining in South Florida, and almost all of them are casual enough that flip-flops are appropriate.
Ocean Alley Restaurant — casual Broadwalk eatery with pasta, seafood, and sandwiches.
Latitudes Restaurant — modern American-Caribbean fusion on North Ocean Drive with ocean views.
Nick's Bar & Grill — seafood with live music in a breezy beachfront setting.
Riptide Tiki Bar — casual beach-hut drinks on the Broadwalk.
Billy's Stone Crab Restaurant — considered one of Hollywood Beach's best seafood restaurants, with a more refined setting than the typical Broadwalk bar-and-grill.
Broadwalk Grill — classic American fare with open-air seating directly on the promenade.
If you're staying at The Mariner Suites or Ultra Blue Apartments, every restaurant on this list is walkable from either property. The Mariner Suites sits directly on the Broadwalk, putting the entire strip of dining literally at your door.
Getting There & Parking
Hollywood Beach is roughly a 30-minute drive from Miami Beach via I-95 or A1A, and about 15–20 minutes from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The airport proximity makes it a common choice for travelers flying into South Florida who want to avoid Miami Beach's traffic and pricing.
Hollywood North Beach Park (3601 North Ocean Drive) — $10 all-day flat rate, good option for a full-day visit starting from the northern end.
Hollywood Sun Shuttle — a free shuttle that runs along the barrier island, useful for getting between parking and different sections of the Broadwalk.
A1A / North Ocean Drive — street parking available along the route; metered, and fills quickly on weekends.
For guests staying at The Mariner Suites or Ultra Blue Apartments, parking is available as a unit amenity on select rooms, which avoids the daily parking fee entirely for the duration of a stay.
Where to Stay on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
Accommodation on the Broadwalk ranges from large resort towers at the Margaritaville and Diplomat ends to smaller boutique-style hotels and vacation rentals. Ultra Spaces operates two properties, both within walking distance of the full Broadwalk strip.
Ultra Blue Apartments (315 Buchanan St) — 3-minute walk from the Broadwalk, 1- and 2-bedroom full-kitchen apartments from $149/night, 4.8-star rating.
Full kitchen in every unit at both properties, unlike most hotel rooms along the Broadwalk.
No resort fee at either property.
Both book direct at ultra-spaces.com, no platform markup.
The Mariner Suites
702 N Surf Rd, Hollywood Beach, FL · Directly on the Broadwalk · From $119/night · 4.9 stars
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Ultra Blue Apartments
315 Buchanan St, Hollywood Beach, FL · 1 & 2 bedrooms · From $149/night · 4.8 stars
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Best time to visit: The Broadwalk is year-round, but October through May is the most comfortable weather window — temperatures stay between 65°F and 85°F with low humidity. Summer months (June–September) are hot and humid with afternoon storms, though the beach stays busy. Hollywood Beach's certified clean water and lifeguarded beach make it a safe swim year-round.
Broadwalk or Boardwalk? The official name is Broadwalk — the city named it specifically to distinguish it from wood-plank boardwalks. The brick-paved surface is wide enough for pedestrians and cyclists to share without conflict, and is kept in noticeably better condition than most beach promenades in South Florida.
Crowds: Weekday mornings are the quietest. Weekends between November and March fill up with both tourists and snowbirds. The Broadwalk is wide enough that it rarely feels claustrophobic even on busy days, but restaurant waits can be long Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
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The Mariner Suites, directly on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, from $119/night. Ultra Blue Apartments, 3-minute walk from the Broadwalk, from $149/night. No resort fee, no platform markup.