Hollywood Beach
Hollywood Beach
4.5
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Spanning between Dania Beach and Golden Beach, this strip is quieter and often more pocket friendly than the neighboring Miami Beach. Let the locals skate and cycle past as you stroll along the boardwalk promenade in search of that perfect spot to bask in the Florida sun. Vendors will set you up with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and cabanas, but the soft white sand will do just fine for many. Take a dip in the crystal clear waters, then hit one of the waterfront establishments for a meal and live music. The weather is the most pleasant between December and April, while summer is hurricane season. – Tripadvisor
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  • Debra S
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hollywood Boardwalk Fun
    Love walking the boardwalk area right on the water! Rented beach chairs and relaxed one day and went over to the Hard Rock Cafe inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino last night. A really great area to visit.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written October 31, 2023
  • Micah W
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I’ll Be Back
    I had such a relaxing time. Even though I didn’t rent any of the equipment, Melanie made sure to treat me with kindness and respect. The beach itself was beautiful, and the water was fine. I enjoyed spending time with my friends and will be back, maybe I’ll rent something next time.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written December 22, 2023
  • aaron s
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best day at beach
    Had the best experience on the beach today at Hollywood beach. Naomi, christian, and juan took excellent care of me and even made the loud people next to me move when they were bothering me. I have been to all the beaches in Florida and this was the best experience I have had. Much respect to the staff for taking care of me.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 27, 2024
  • Melanie K
    Columbus, Ohio3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great staff and experience!
    Christian and Lawrence were very helpful! There was also a gentleman who managed everyone who was always very friendly. They all came over to check on us throughout the day to make sure the setup worked for us. Chairs were comfy (we received two free chairs daily through our hotel) and we purchased a cabana cover or umbrella each day. The guys were very patient with us while we decided what type of setup we wanted each day. Definitely recommend!
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written February 13, 2024
  • Melissa D
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Staff was attentive from start to finish!
    The day was great! Staff checked in regularly to make sure we were comfortable. Whether it was an additional chair for the teenagers to join us or an umbrella needed to shield us from the Florida SUN the team made sure we were all set!
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written February 20, 2024
  • Chris S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best beach day ever!
    Best beach near Miami! Marlin and Lou took great care of us all day in the sun. Comfy chairs and umbrella shade. The whole family loved our time here. Swing by and see these guys for a relaxing beach day…or two!
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written February 23, 2024
  • DeoniaNeveu
    Burlington, North Carolina6,207 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A VERY LOVELY BEACH AND BOARDWALK
    This is truly a beautiful find of a Beach and Boardwalk in Florida. We truly enjoyed visiting this Beach and Boardwalk. This Beach is located in between Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. The Boardwalk and Beach stretch for a long and wide section on the Atlantic Ocean Front, and the OCEAN WATER IS BLUE, so beautiful and the Sand is clean and White. Although we did not actually go sit on the Beach, we enjoyed the view of the Beach from the Boardwalk, and also we saw that they have Cabanas and Chairs for rental on the Beach. On the Boardwalk there are Public Bathrooms and also there is some Public Parking in some spots off of the Boardwalk which are located on the Street running Parallel to the Beach, and there is also a Public Bus that runs up and down the Street as well that will take you to other areas for a fee that you can get an App on your phone to purchase rides. Hollywood Florida's Hollywood Beach & Boardwalk has some Hotels located right on the Boardwalk, and also there are Restaurants and Shops. We saw that they had a performance Stage also on the Boardwalk. They also have on the Boardwalk a Bike and Skate Lane, and there are also shops on the Boardwalk that Rent out Bikes. We saw a sign that said NO pets are allowed on the Beach and Boardwalk, but we did see People who certainly did have their Pets with them on the Boardwalk and nothing seemed enforced from when we were there. The Beach and Boardwalk do appear to be with a safe and clean feel to it, we did not see a lot of Homeless Citizens on the Boardwalk and Beach, but the few that we did see on the Boardwalk were not Panhandling but just there also relaxing and minding their own business. We took a Night Stroll on the Boardwalk and although it felt safe, it was not well lighted enough in our opinion. Anyway, this Beach is a lovely place to go and enjoy, and they have plenty of Ice Cream shops on the Boardwalk, it is not cheaply priced though, and tasted just okay and not a lot for what you get in what you pay for the Ice Cream. I forgot to take a photo of my Ice Cream and also note the store that I bought it from on the Boardwalk, but they do have many places to buy Ice Cream there.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written February 24, 2024
  • Paul H
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beach, beers and no stress :)
    The weather could not have been better, and the service is exceptional. I travel globally and started my career in the service industry. “Service” is not that easy to find. I was pleasantly surprised that it lives on in Hollywood!!! Thank you Luke
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled on business
    Written February 27, 2024
  • Jacklyn G
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beach visit
    Haven’t been to the beach in a couple of years and came visited the Fort Lauderdale area. I especially loved Hollywood beach. George was so friendly knowledgeable about the area when I was renting my chair and umbrella at the beach. I had to come back a second day during my stay.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 5, 2024
  • Christine T
    Rochester, New York43 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hollywood, Fl
    Great place to visit….third time now. We stayed at the Costa Hotel, which may I say is wonderful!.. Rooms are large and very nicely done. We’ve had regular king from and mini apartments with everything you could need. Huge roof top pool, with Bar and food, large hot tube, lots of lounge chairs. Even free lounge chairs at beach, which is just steps away. Lots of great restaurants and bars right around hotel, no need for car.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 11, 2024
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Roy W
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
I have lived and worked in Hollywood for 50 years and have watched the diamond of s Florida turn to a place I would never visit. In the last 20 years the beach has gone from a enjoyable place to go swimming and walking to a place where parking if you can find a spot cost $1 for 14 minutes. If you are unfortunate and run out of time your car gets towed and now you are stuck at the beach and this is just a beginning of a bad time getting worse. No life guards on surfer beach, people fishing while you try to enjoy the water without getting snagged by them . Every thing is expensive, If the city could charge for breathing I believe they would. Today is the last time i will ever go to Hollywood beach as a matter of fact The whole of S E Florida from the homeless all over the place to the out of control building and lack of consideration and manners, To the extorted camera traffic light tickets, is a sad situation. There are many nicer places to enjoy the sun and sand not very far away just look at google maps.
Written August 29, 2020
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,408 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
After spending 3 days in Miami, we made a day trip to Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale.
Drive to Hollywood takes less than an hour and we found a fair price parking when entering just 5 min from the beach. I will give here my comparison with South beach.
Miami Beach South Beach is nice, but mostly famous for the Ocean Dr with its Art Deco heritage. The beach itself is vast and very wide, which I don't like and with not so many trees shade.
Hollywood Beach is more familiar to me, as it's just like European beaches I'm used to. It's not that wide meaning you don't have to walk so long to reach it. There are many palms and trees shade and it's less crowded. Beside that the first cafes and restaurants row has more reasonable prices than on South beach.
Written February 13, 2020
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JJJ_Kay
Somers Point, NJ2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021 • Family
I can only speak on the Carnow Park location on March 17, 2021. Derrick was the most professional and courteous service worker that we’ve encountered while here in Hollywood Beach, Fl. The chairs and umbrella were of high quality and in great condition and the personnel are awesome. Thank you Derrick and the Boucher Brothers for making my family’s beach time of the greatest experience. We highly recommend utilizing their service while soaking in the Florida sun!
Written March 17, 2021
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BNG8
Miami, FL1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021 • Friends
Rental attendants, particularly Theo, were awesome. Cabana prices are a bit high, but still worth it. Staff will let early risers pick their seat before opening as a courtesy, which we appreciated. We seated directly behind the Marriott hotel - their restaurant Latitude has a great food and drinks which you can easily carry to the beach. We will definitely be back to utilize the beach chairs and umbrellas.
Written March 28, 2021
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Luis
Queens, NY1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021 • Couples
The service was great especially Daniel who took care uf us, great kid. Very helpful going to look for him every time I come to this beach. Seriously recommend their service instead of having to haul chairs and umbrellas going to rent from these guys everytime price is really good.
Written March 14, 2021
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Inspiration175442
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • Family
The umbrella really came in handy, it provided the right amount of shade for the extra sunny day. Christian was extremely helpful. He helped us carry our belongings to the area we were seated in and he came around to ensure we had everything we needed. I would totally recommend them, especially for families that have tons of stuff to setup for their group.
Written March 19, 2022
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Carol R
1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Family
We love Hollywood beach and we come every year to visit our daughter, but the only downfall for us is the washrooms the ladies are always so dirty and last time Wednesday 4th January 2023 there were two needles and bottle caps on the sink in the handicap stall.
I find this very alarming as there is a baby change station in there that could possibly have drug residue on it. Please you get thousands of visitors all year can you not pay to have regular cleaning at least twice a day.
Written January 5, 2023
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387indy
Coral Springs, FL4,392 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
The beach was closed over the 4th due to corona-19, and its not crowed this week. The Canadians are afraid to come down because of the large virus spike. What few people that are out are middle aged locals. Even during a pandemic their are sights to see, the most distinct feature is its Boardwalk, it is 2.5 miles long, has restaurants (social distancing, masks), no one from cruise ships, no Canadians. The Bike Shack, Parasail and amenities are open. I had a Margarita.
Written July 10, 2020
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Samantha
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Couples
We have had a wonderful experience with Boucher Brothers. Everyone was very helpful and worked quick! Clifton and Darvin had been attending to all guests, situating their set ups in the morning and breaking down in the evening stacking those chairs and umbrellas. Our party required 6 chairs and 3 umbrellas and they were polite and set us up in a great spot so we could enjoy the day together!
Written May 26, 2022
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Roni C
Stoughton, Wisconsin, United States54 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
We spent the day at the beach and wondering the board walk - only did a portion as it is very long. Prices are tourist level so a little pricey but expect that a vacation-type location. We were near the racquet ball court, community building (nice bathrooms) and shelter that had musicians playing most of the day.

Board walk has a large bike path next to the area for walkers so plenty of room for all.
Written March 2, 2020
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