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City in Florida, United States
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Hollywood is a city in Florida, located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. With a population of 153,000 people (2022), Hollywood is a relatively small city that retains an old, laid-back, Florida feel to it compared to the larger cities in the area.
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Here you can see the Seminole Okalee Indian Village, and the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and get a feel for the local Seminole culture.
Centralized location with restaurants, shops, galleries, entertainment, and a newly renovated park. Downtown Hollywood is renowned as a center of art deco, second locally only to South Beach, and filled with art galleries and beautifully restored historic 1930s feel.
Offers a wonderful fishing pier complete with a restaurant.
formerly John U. Lloyd Beach State Park
Has gorgeous beaches, boating, kayak and hobiecat rentals, a small outdoor restaurant, and public grills.
Offers walking trails surrounding a lake, recreational facilities, a public pool, water park, and campground hookups.
A small art museum located Downtown, in a renovated 1920s Mission-style mansion.
Anne Kolb Nature Center
A sprawling nature preserve with miles of kayaking trails along native mangrove forests.
A natural beach, well-known for its sea turtle habitat.
Formerly Hollywood Dog Track, Mardi Gras Casino
Casino located just over the city limits in Hallandale Beach.
Horse Racing with restaurants, shopping, and a giant Pegasus statue. Located just over the city limit in Hallandale Beach.
Colorful waterfront restaurant known for its large burgers.
Old-timey ice cream shop known for its "Kitchen Sink" behemoth sundae.
Huge resort featuring a 4-star hotel, casino, shopping, nightclubs, dining, and numerous entertainment venues.
Upscale business hotel with 100% all-suite rooms.
Located on the Intercoastal Highway, away from the busy strip of tourist hotels in Fort Lauderdale.
former Westin
A large higher end, but expensive hotel.
Clean, safe and comfortable motel with large pool.
Hostel on the beach with dorms and private rooms. Kitchen, security lockers, free wireless internet available. Surfboards and bike rentals offered.
4 modern apartments (1 and 2 rooms) 300 feet from Hollywood Beach for short term rental.
Upscale Beach Resort Apartments features a resort-style outdoor pool.
By taxi
Taxis are generally expensive, but available at almost any time and place.
By bus
By boat
Hollywood shares the Intracoastal Waterway with Fort Lauderdale; America's yachting capital. As such has numerous boat charter companies. It is a great way to see the area.
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Fort Lauderdale · International · FLL
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