About this city
Also known as: Diamond of the Gold Coast
Hollywood is a major seaside city located in southern Broward County, Florida, perfectly nestled along the Atlantic Ocean between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Founded in 1925 by Joseph Young, who envisioned it as a meticulously planned eastern extension of the California movie empire, the city quickly grew into a popular coastal destination during the Florida land boom. Geographically, it features Miles of pristine beaches and is world-famous for its historic Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, a unique brick-paved pedestrian oceanfront promenade. Hollywood effortlessly blends classic 1920s architecture with a relaxed, arts-centric coastal culture, anchored by its vibrant downtown ArtsPark at Young Circle and a sprawling commercial and cruise shipping port shared with neighboring cities.
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Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Walk, bike, or dine along the famous 2.5-mile brick Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, explore outdoor contemporary sculptures at ArtsPark at Young Circle, kayak through mangrove tunnels at West Lake Park, and visit the massive Seminole Hard Rock Casino nearby.
