Vacation Rental or Long-Term Apartment
Searching for "apartments near Hollywood North Beach Park" tends to surface long-term residential listings, month-to-month leases, application fees, and rents quoted per month rather than per night. That's not what most visitors to the park are actually looking for.
Ultra Spaces is a short-term vacation rental operator, not a residential leasing agency. Every stay is bookable by the night, with no application, no lease, and no monthly commitment.
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What Is Hollywood North Beach Park
Hollywood North Beach Park is a 56-acre park at 3601 N Ocean Drive in Hollywood, Florida, acquired by Broward County in 1988. It sits at the northern end of the city's coastline, at the intersection of A1A and Sheridan Street, with access to over a mile of Atlantic beachfront on one side and the Intracoastal Waterway on the other.
Compared to the central Hollywood Beach Broadwalk a few miles south, the park has a more natural, less commercial character. It's a genuine park first, with a beach attached, rather than a beach lined with restaurants and shops, making it a popular half-day trip for anyone staying at a vacation rental nearby.
Parking and Hours
The park is generally open from 8am to 6pm daily, though hours can shift seasonally. General entry to the park itself is free, the only real cost is parking.
| Parking Type | Rate | Notes |
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| Beach-side lot | ~$10/day | Directly adjacent to the beach, flat day rate |
| Intracoastal side, residents | $1.50/hr Mon-Thu, $2.00/hr Fri-Sun | Metered, streetside or in a lot |
| Intracoastal side, non-residents | $3.00/hr Mon-Thu, $4.00/hr Fri-Sun | Metered, streetside or in a lot |
| Special events | Flat $30 | Applies during peak event days |
What There Is to Do
Guardians of the Reef Snorkel Trail
An artificial reef project just offshore, designed to attract marine life and give snorkelers and shore divers an accessible reef experience without needing a boat. Gear-washing stations are available on site.
60-Foot Observation Tower
A raised viewpoint over the park and coastline, one of the most distinct features that separates this park from a standard stretch of beach.
Turtle Cafe
Beachside refreshments on site, so a full day at the park doesn't require leaving for food, though the wider dining selection is on the Broadwalk to the south.
Grilling and Picnic Areas
Several pocket parks along the Intracoastal side (Leatherback, Green, Kemp's Ridley, Hawksbill) have grills and picnic tables, with restrooms in the Leatherback and Hawksbill sections specifically.
Fishing Piers and Kayaking
The Intracoastal side has dedicated fishing piers, and the calmer waterway side is workable for kayaking, a different pace from the open Atlantic beach.
Is It Good for Families
Yes, and this is one of the park's clearest advantages over some other beaches in the area. The ocean stays shallow for roughly 100 to 200 yards from shore, which matters directly for families with younger kids who aren't strong swimmers. Lifeguards are on duty, and the park has restrooms and showers for rinsing off sand before heading back to a vacation rental.
The grilling and picnic setup also means a family day doesn't have to include a restaurant bill. Bring food, use the free grills, and the cost of the day is essentially just parking, especially useful for a family already staying in a vacation rental with a full kitchen for the rest of the trip.
North Beach Park vs the Main Broadwalk
The two are genuinely different experiences, even though they're both part of Hollywood's coastline.
The central Broadwalk, a 2.5-mile car-free promenade further south, is where most restaurants, bars, bike rentals, and evening entertainment, and most short-term vacation rentals, are concentrated. Hollywood North Beach Park is quieter, more natural, and built around the park and beach itself rather than a commercial strip. If you want an active evening scene within walking distance, the Broadwalk area is the better base. If you want a calmer beach day with fewer crowds and more green space, Hollywood North Beach Park is the stronger pick for a day trip from your rental.
Vacation Rentals Near Hollywood North Beach Park
The closest short-term vacation rentals sit along the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk to the south. From properties in that stretch, Hollywood North Beach Park is roughly a 20 to 25 minute walk, or a few minutes by bike or a short drive, close enough for a half-day visit without changing where you're staying.
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Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
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3601 N Ocean Dr
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Both Ultra Spaces properties are short-term vacation rentals, bookable by the night with no lease, application, or long-term commitment, the option most people searching for a stay near the park are actually looking for.
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Quiet Park By Day, Vacation Rental By Night
Beachfront vacation rentals on the Broadwalk, booked by the night, full kitchen, covered parking, a short ride from Hollywood North Beach Park.