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HOLLYWOOD VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Why Vacation in Hollywood |
| Famed for harboring Florida's only Oceanfront Broadwalk, plan an escape to the European-style beach city - Hollywood, where availability of comfortable vacation rentals will further spoil you for choices. Nicknamed as “Diamond of the Gold Coast,” Hollywood offers art, culture, shopping, events and festivals, fabulous dining and nightlife, plus a throbbing downtown area, and of course, its pristine white sandy beaches fringed with palms. |
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Hollywood Vacation Rental Information |
Located close to Miami and Palm Beach, Hollywood is a relatively quiet and relaxed destination in Florida, which offers an equally vast range of comfortable and peaceful vacation rentals. Hollywood vacation rentals will astound you with the choices of 1-bedroom vacation rental apartments, 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom vacation rental houses and 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom vacation rental condos or condominiums, which are usually on the oceanfront or the
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interiors of Hollywood.
You will find that many of these Hollywood vacation rentals have been recently remodeled, and all of these are pretty well maintained. Most of the Hollywood vacation rentals feature well-equipped and well-stocked kitchens, where you can cook full-fledged meals, ensuring a pleasurable family vacation for you. Private terraces, sit-outs and even glass balconies, available in the cozy vacation rental condos offer spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean or the Intra-coastal Waterway. Most Hollywood vacation rentals are plush, beautifully decorated and come with amenities such as Internet access, free valet parking, and access to billiards and fitness facilities, pool, etc.
If you prefer, you can check out the beach vacation rental cottages that accommodate up to 4 people and are generally located near the Boardwalk or the beach. Spacious 2-bedroom Hollywood vacation rental condos that sleep 4 to 6 are also easily available. Some larger vacation rental houses and villas that sleep anywhere between 8 to 14 vacationers are also available, in case you are traveling with a big group. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Hollywood |
| Check for discounted rates, which are available for most Hollywood vacation rentals in case the bookings are seasonal or long-term. You can also plan your trip in summers, to avail lower rates for most of the Hollywood vacation rentals. |
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Must See in Hollywood |
Hollywood Art Museum exhibitions at Art and Culture Center of Hollywood are a must-see for every art enthusiast. Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park offers exciting opportunities for walking, hiking and biking.
If you can plan daytrips to nearby areas, some of the interesting choices are available. Buehler Planetarium is a
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| good option for indoor excursions. Butterfly World at Tradewinds Park is the largest butterfly house in the world and is both an entertaining and enlightening experience. Flamingo Gardens is a 60-acre park that houses a collection of rare and exotic native plants including citrus groves and an aviary. |
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Sights and Attractions in Hollywood |
| Delve into the lives of Seminole Tribe of Florida, peep into the arts and culture of the area or simply enjoy your days in the lap of nature. Whatever pampers your interests, Hollywood offers you enough choices.
• Hollywood North Beach Park
• Anne Kolb Nature Center
• Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
• Big Cypress Seminole Reservation |
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Outdoor Recreation in Hollywood |
| Right from calm to active to adrenaline-pumped, Hollywood caters to all the tastes of activities that vacationers like to indulge in. Be it lazing around the beaches and rocking some tan, leisurely walks, beach volleyball, swimming, diving, walking, hiking, biking, fishing, surfing, diving, snorkeling or boating – you name it, and Hollywood has it.
• Beach Activities
• Walking, Hiking and Biking
• Water and Adventure Sports
• Fishing | |
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Golfing in Hollywood |
| Hollywood too, like many Florida vacation places, is a golfer's paradise. Hollywood Beach Gold and Country Club, and Sunset Golf Club are 18-hole public courses, which offer all levels of challenges, be it a novice or a professional. Orangebrook Country Club is a 36-hole public course, which is open to public, members and non-members alike. Then there are Eco Golf Club and Pines Par 3 Golf Course; both are 9-hole public courses. Hillcrest Gold Club is another par-72 18-hole championship golf course, open to public. There are two more semi-private golf courses in Hollywood, Florida – so those keen on golfing will not be able to resist the temptation here! |
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Hollywood Fairs and Festivals |
Hollywood acts as a vibrant venue for various water sports and events throughout the year. There are various fishing tournament and other sports too are celebrated. The area witnesses several cultural events including the bi-monthly Broadwalk Friday Fest, the annual Red, White and Bluegrass Festival, and Fat Tuesday Festival.
Some more events held at Downtown Hollywood are the annual Expo Alfresco, the monthly Design and Wine; there are Movies on the Boulevard and lots more await your arrival to the place. |
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Dining and Nightlife in Hollywood |
You can partake of delicious Chinese, Canadian, American, German, and Mexican meals in Hollywood. Steakhouses, seafood restaurants, sushi, pizza places, and cafes are popular hang-outs for locals and visitors alike. You can enjoy waterfront dining at various restaurants and eateries at Hollywood, while enjoying awe-inspiring vistas of the beaches and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Giorgio's Grill is one such place where you can enjoy waterfront dining that too al fresco, which offers juicy steaks and grilled delicacies. Hollywood Prime is another restaurant, where you can enjoy fine dining in a wonderful ambience. Hong Kong Wok, La Minutera, Las Palmas Tropical Grille & Sushi Tiki, Nikki Marina, Ocean Alley Restaurant and Safari Café are a few other choices, where you can tantalize your taste buds. Most of these offer full bars and a few offer live night recreation as well.
For some nighttime entertainment, you can head to the jazz and blues clubs and sports bars. Beach Theater located at the Broadwalk is a wonderful outdoors venue that hosts plays, musicals and other shows all the year round. Hollywood Playhouse, Hollywood Boulevard Theater and South Broward Ballet Theater are other options for the ones who love theater.
The Arts Academy of Hollywood is also a popular venue for plays and music programs and music lovers will find something going on at the Hollywood Philharmonic Orchestra. Then there is Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, where you can watch live shows and may be catch some events also. |
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Shopping in Hollywood |
Hollywood has several shopping centers and malls where you can find everything from your everyday needs to collectibles. Downtown Hollywood Art and Design District houses an eclectic blend of fine boutiques in the area, which render the area its unique charm. There is nothing that you cannot possibly find at Hollywood. For buying some interesting Hollywood souvenirs, you can visit the tempting shops along the Broadwalk. Charms, beach-gift items or may be some unique Hollywood souvenirs, all can be easily found on the numerous shops that dot Hollywood Beach.
Hollywood hosts Antique and Collectables Market on Hollywood Boulevard, which is a huge extravaganza of antique dealers from far and wide is a must-attend if you happen to be here from October through to May. |
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Best Times to Visit Hollywood |
Hollywood enjoys the wonderful sub-tropical climate typical of southern Florida. Summer temperatures range from 80º F to 90º F, which is perfect to enjoy beaches and water sports. The winter temperatures also stay between 70º F and 80º F, making it comfortable the year-round. Humidity in this part of Florida ranges between 60-80%.
Though weather out here is pleasant all through the year, Hollywood buzzes with activity in winters, when the crowds normally vanish from Florida. |
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Time Zone for Hollywood |
| Eastern Standard Time. |
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Getting To and Around Hollywood |
Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport is the nearest airport to the city, only a few miles away. Miami International Airport is 18 miles away and Palm Beach International is about 45 miles from Hollywood. By road, you can access Hollywood from the highways I-95, I-75 and the Florida Turnpike.
Having a car is the best option for visitors as there are many locations around that can be visited and parking is well organized. Broward County bus service plies buses on some major routes. Holly Trolley shuttle service is also available to transport vacationers from Hollywood vacation rental homes to shops, restaurants and other attractions.
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