| When you think Hollywood you probably envision | | | | Speaking of wild, downtown is known for creating |
| celebrities in big sunglasses, palm trees basking in | | | | a party or two and upping the excitement factor |
| the West coast sunshine, and a glitzy and | | | | in the Art and Design District. Visually engaging |
| glamorous nightlife. This locale is certainly | | | | sights will greet you around every corner as you |
| awe-inspiring in a flashy kind of way, but did you | | | | peruse the galleries and boutiques that have a |
| know that there's a place that shares the same | | | | wide variety of collectibles, antiques, fashions and |
| name and has a decidedly more laid-back | | | | accessories all in an inviting art-deco setting. Cafes |
| atmosphere? Hollywood Beach, Florida is bustling | | | | and restaurants also line these brick streets, so |
| with activity and energy, yet it manages to be | | | | when appetites switch from shopping to snacking |
| family-friendly and accessible at the same time. | | | | you'll be all set. This district is all about satisfying |
| This beach town has a familiar name and sits near | | | | travelers with a taste of something new so don't |
| Fort Lauderdale and Miami but has established an | | | | hesitate to indulge a bit - after all, you're on |
| identity all its own. | | | | vacation. |
| Two of the seven or so miles of beachfront that | | | | Consistent with Florida's image as a recreation |
| Hollywood has been blessed with consist of a | | | | paradise, there are plenty of golf courses and |
| wide, friendly and vibrant boardwalk. Only foot | | | | tennis courts to visit. Lovely, persistently sunny |
| traffic is allowed along this pathway, and you're | | | | weather along with easy access to attractive |
| sure to see joggers, walkers, amblers and | | | | facilities mean visitors can play to their hearts' |
| strollers galore. Soak up a quintessential boardwalk | | | | content. It's always nice to burn a few effortless |
| experience by buying an ice cream cone, catching | | | | calories while on vacation; endorphins, fresh air |
| a beach volleyball game, and watching the array | | | | and an excuse to eat lots of delicious food make |
| of happy people go by. This will make for an | | | | a good trip great. |
| excellent mood-setting activity, as there's much | | | | Day trips to Miami or other nearby cities are |
| more fun to come. | | | | easily doable, but sticking close to your home |
| The Anne Kolb Nature Center is just nearby, and | | | | base, perhaps in a Hollywood Beach Vacation |
| will give normally landlocked tourists the chance to | | | | Rental, would certainly be a satisfactory way to |
| experience all the charms of the Intracoastal | | | | spend a few days. You don't want to try and do |
| Waterways. Boat tours and guided nature hikes | | | | too much, and with a comfortable place near the |
| will allow the experts to pass along their | | | | beach, one that's big enough for your group and |
| knowledge of the wildlife and scenery, and an | | | | contains amenities like a kitchen, a washer and a |
| observation tower and picnic area will further | | | | dryer, you'll feel cozy without being cramped. |
| immerse you and your companions in the unique | | | | Each day it'll be up to you - do what you want, |
| eco-system. Interestingly, this park packs it all in | | | | when you want. Having a stellar place to hang |
| by offering music, art and dance events as well. | | | | your hat is the first step, and the rest will easily |
| A visit here will keep you pretty busy, so save | | | | follow. Start planning your trip to Hollywood Beach |
| ample time in your itinerary to become acquainted | | | | today and get ready to enjoy the restful, relaxing |
| with the untamed side of Hollywood Beach. | | | | getaway that you surely have been waiting for. |