Hollywood Beach : Florida

Hollywood Beach is a very popular Hollywood, Florida, neighborhood and known for its one-of-a-kind boardwalk that extends over two miles along the Atlantic Ocean. The brick-paved promenade is popular with walkers, joggers, hikers and bikers, and is lined with restaurants, hotels and parks. It has been named one of America's Best Beach Boardwalks by Travel + Leisure Magazine, and in 2015, was recognized as a Travelers' Choice by Tripadvisor.  Hollywood Beach has been a popular winter destination since the 1920's.  Picture of Hollywood's Paved Beach Boardwalk courtesy of Wikipedia; picture of Sun Rising over the Atlantic Ocean courtesy of Wikipedia and James. E.K; picture of Hollywood Beach in March 2008 courtesy of Wikipedia and Juliancolton.

Zillow reports the median sale price of a home in Hollywood to be $278,000 in early 2019.  But in Hollywood Beach, which is made up of many waterfront highrises and condos, the median sale price is in the high $300's.

The Beach was recognized as the "Most Innovative Beach" by the Clean Beach Council in Washington D.C., and has been designated a "Blue Wave Beach", which places it among the nation's cleanest, safest, and user-friendly beaches.  The Boardwalk on Hollywood Beach is considered one of the best in the country, and features oceanfront parks, resorts, music, cafes and shops.

Living on the beach can be pricey; during the tourist season, November through April, the population swells; summers are hot.

The community is very walkable with a beautiful tropical beach to enjoy for miles.  There is public transportation between downtown Hollywood and the beach community, with medical facilities, art galleries, and the airport all nearby.

Hollywood's economy is driven by construction and retail, but the tourism on Hollywood Beach also adds to it.

The average January temperature is 69 degrees, July's average is 82 degrees.

The 2.5 mile boardwalk on Hollywood Beach offers over 50 restaurants, boutiques and shops, resorts, and parks and presents a weekly live music series. The Art and Culture Center is in downtown Hollywood and presents contemporary visual and performing arts shows. Hollywood also boasts 60 parks and several golf courses.