Hollywood Beach, Florida is a beachfront city in Broward County, situated between Fort Lauderdale to the north and Miami Beach to the south, directly on the Atlantic Ocean. It's known for the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, a 2.5-mile brick-paved oceanfront promenade lined with restaurants, bars, and shops, and for a low-rise, laid-back feel that sets it apart from the high-rise density of Miami Beach.
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 — both are family-run properties offering full-kitchen units booked direct at ultra-spaces.com, with no resort fee.
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About Hollywood Beach, Florida
Hollywood Beach is a barrier island city on Florida's Atlantic Coast, part of Broward County and the greater Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area. The beach runs for several miles along the ocean, anchored by the 2.5-mile Hollywood Beach Broadwalk on its western edge. The Broadwalk (the city's official spelling, though "Boardwalk" is also widely used) is a brick-paved promenade open to pedestrians and cyclists, lined with open-air restaurants, tiki bars, surf shops, and a stretch of smaller hotels and motels.
What makes Hollywood Beach different from Miami Beach or Fort Lauderdale Beach is the scale. It is intentionally low-rise — no wall of skyscrapers blocking the ocean breeze, no Collins Avenue traffic, no resort-tower density. The architecture mixes vintage Florida motels with newer boutique hotels and a few large resorts at the ends of the strip. The overall feel is casual, unpretentious, and genuinely beachy without the South Beach premium.
The city of Hollywood, FL extends well inland, with neighborhoods, parks, arts venues, and restaurants throughout the Downtown Hollywood area. But most visitors come specifically for the beach strip and the Broadwalk, which is the main draw for tourists, snowbirds, and weekend visitors from Miami and Fort Lauderdale alike.
When to Visit Hollywood Beach & Weather
Hollywood Beach has a subtropical climate with warm weather year-round, but the experience varies significantly by season.
June – September (Summer): Temperatures 80–90°F with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are common and often brief. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. The beach stays busy and hotel rates are generally lower, but the heat and humidity are significant. Sea temperature is warmest in summer, reaching up to 85°F.
Average annual temperature: 75°F (24°C). Sea temperature ranges from 72°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Rain is concentrated in the summer months; October through May sees far less precipitation.
For first-time visitors, October through May offers the most reliable experience. For budget-conscious travelers comfortable with heat and occasional rain, June through September brings lower rates and fewer crowds on weekdays.
Things to Do in Hollywood, FL
Most of what draws visitors to Hollywood Beach is either on the Broadwalk itself or within a short drive of the beach strip. Here are the top activities:
Hollywood Beach Theater — free live concerts Wednesday through Sunday, 7–9 PM, in an open-air stage midway along the Broadwalk.
Hollywood North Beach Park — the northern terminus of the Broadwalk, with green space, parking, and the start/finish of the Hollywood Beach Half Marathon.
Charnow Park — a pocket park at 300 Connecticut St with a children's water fountain, shaded seating, and public restrooms.
Water sports — pontoon boat rentals, kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing charters launch from Hollywood Beach.
ArtsPark at Young Circle — Downtown Hollywood's cultural hub, with art exhibits, live performances, and a weekly food truck market.
Anne Kolb Nature Center — walking trails, kayaking, and wildlife observation in the West Lake Park ecosystem, about 5 miles from the beach.
Gulfstream Park — horse racing, casino gaming, and dining about 5 miles from the beach strip.
Day trips — Miami Beach is 30 minutes south, Fort Lauderdale 15 minutes north, the Everglades under 2 hours west, and Key West accessible in a full-day drive.
Dining in Hollywood, Florida
The Hollywood Broadwalk has more than 50 restaurants and bars lining its west side, making it one of the densest stretches of open-air beachfront dining in South Florida. The overall tone is casual — seafood, burgers, tropical cocktails, and live music are the baseline, with a few more upscale options for dinner. Flip-flops are acceptable everywhere.
5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill (inside Margaritaville Resort) — live music and nightly sunset rituals directly on the Broadwalk.
Ocean Alley Restaurant — casual Italian-American with pasta, seafood, and sandwiches on the Broadwalk.
Nick's Bar & Grill — seafood and live music in a breezy beachfront setting.
Latitudes Restaurant — American-Caribbean fusion with ocean views on North Ocean Drive.
Broadwalk Grill — classic American fare, open-air seating, directly on the promenade.
Riptide Tiki Bar — casual beachfront drinks, the quintessential Broadwalk experience.
For guests staying at The Mariner Suites or Ultra Blue Apartments, every restaurant on the list above is walkable. The Mariner Suites sits directly on the Broadwalk, putting the full dining strip at your door.
Getting to Hollywood Beach
Hollywood Beach is one of the most accessible beach destinations in South Florida, largely because of its proximity to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
From Miami International Airport (MIA): 45–60 minutes by car, depending on I-95 traffic.
From Miami Beach: About 30 minutes north by car via I-95 or A1A (the scenic coastal route).
From Fort Lauderdale: 15–20 minutes south by car.
Parking at the beach: Charnow Park garage ($1.50/hr) sits centrally on the Broadwalk. Hollywood North Beach Park ($10 all-day flat rate) is at the northern end. The Hollywood Sun Shuttle runs free along the barrier island.
Beach Hotels in Hollywood, FL
Hollywood Beach's hotel options range from large full-resort properties to smaller boutique stays and full-kitchen vacation rentals. The main large resorts are Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort and the Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort — both offer oceanfront rooms, multiple pools, and full resort amenities, with daily resort fees added on top of the room rate.
For guests who want a full kitchen, a boutique scale, and no resort fee, Ultra Spaces operates two properties directly in the Broadwalk area.
Ultra Blue Apartments (315 Buchanan St) — 3-minute walk from the Broadwalk, 1- and 2-bedroom full-kitchen apartments sleeping up to 6, from $149/night, 4.8-star rating, no resort fee.
Both book direct at ultra-spaces.com — no platform service fee, no Airbnb or Vrbo markup.
The Mariner Suites
702 N Surf Rd, Hollywood Beach, FL · From $119/night · 4.9 stars
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Ultra Blue Apartments
315 Buchanan St, Hollywood Beach, FL · From $149/night · 4.8 stars
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Stay on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
The Mariner Suites, directly on the Broadwalk, from $119/night. Ultra Blue Apartments, 3-minute walk, from $149/night. Full kitchen in every unit, no resort fee, book direct.