Broward County · Beach Town & Arts District
Hollywood
A beachside city with a famous Broadwalk and a downtown arts scene.
Neighborhood overview
What it's like to live in Hollywood
Hollywood, founded in 1925 on the Atlantic coast between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, is Broward's original resort city: a beach town with a brick-paved oceanfront Broadwalk, a walkable downtown arts district around Young Circle, and quiet family neighborhoods like Hollywood Hills inland. It is also one of the most affordable ways to live within sight of the ocean in all of South Florida.
That mix, beachfront energy and real-town affordability, makes Hollywood popular with first-time buyers, young families, and empty nesters alike. Russell guides buyers across Hollywood's very different pockets: the Broadwalk condos, the historic downtown, the waterfront neighborhoods east of Federal Highway, and the ranch-style hills to the west.
The daily rhythm
Hollywood has two personalities and both are great: the seaside rhythm of the Broadwalk, where people bike, skate, and stroll past cafes and tiki bars, and the creative downtown scene of murals, galleries, and a monthly ArtWalk. Inland, the city settles into a laid-back suburban mood with parks, schools, and neighborhood restaurants.
Lifestyle: what day to day feels like
Hollywood has two personalities and both are great: the seaside rhythm of the Broadwalk, where people bike, skate, and stroll past cafes and tiki bars, and the creative downtown scene of murals, galleries, and a monthly ArtWalk. Inland, the city settles into a laid-back suburban mood with parks, schools, and neighborhood restaurants.
Waterfront & outdoor access
The 2.5-mile Hollywood Beach Broadwalk is the centerpiece: a car-free brick promenade with ocean on one side and cafes and bars on the other. Young Circle ArtsPark anchors downtown's green space, while North Beach Park, West Lake Park, and the Anne Kolb Nature Center add kayak trails and boardwalk nature walks.
Getting around South Florida
Hollywood sits right on I-95 and US-1 with the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport minutes away, plus Brightline stations in Aventura to the south and Fort Lauderdale to the north. Miami is 30 to 40 minutes south and Fort Lauderdale's Las Olas is about 15 minutes north, making Hollywood a genuine midpoint for two-job households.
The local real estate reality
Buying and selling Hollywood: what it's actually like
Buying here
Buying in Hollywood starts with choosing your balance of beach access and budget: direct oceanfront, walk-to-Broadwalk, the Intracoastal canals, or the inland hills. Flood zones, HOA fees for beach condos, and insurance all vary by pocket, and Russell checks each one before you make an offer so the monthly cost math is honest from day one.
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Sellers benefit from Hollywood's position as a value alternative to Miami Beach: buyers are actively cross-shopping your home against Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Russell prices against the correct pocket's comps, prepares the home for a beach-market audience, and markets the lifestyle as much as the address, because that is what wins here.
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Search Homes in Hollywood
When the brokerage's IDX feed connects, every active Hollywood listing will appear right here, updated straight from the MLS. Until then, the search below is fully functional today: tell Russell the criteria, and he personally runs the current Hollywood inventory for you, homes, condos, waterfront, and new construction included.
No invented listing counts here. Russell quotes the real number for your area when you ask.
Filters that will power this feed
Once the IDX feed is live, this section will let you filter active Hollywood listings the same way a professional does.
- Price range and bedrooms
- Condo, townhome, or single-family
- Waterfront, new construction, and investment
- Miami-Dade, Broward, and beyond
Prefer hands-on help right now? Call or text (786) 319-3425 and Russell will run your Hollywood search for you personally.
Watch & follow
See Hollywood on camera with Russell
Russell posts neighborhood tours, new listings, and market updates from the streets of Hollywood and across Miami-Dade and Broward. The good stuff lands on Instagram first.
Real South Florida content, straight from Russell
Follow @Yourrealtorrussell26 for Hollywood tours, waterfront walks, market updates, and the behind-the-scenes of buying and selling across South Florida. New video tours of Hollywood and the surrounding area land there as Russell films them.
- Neighborhood walking tours
- New listing walkthroughs
- Market updates
- Waterfront and beach content
Local favorites
Where Hollywood locals actually go
A starting point for your neighborhood tour: real businesses with real addresses in and around Hollywood. Russell knows plenty more, so ask.
1909 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020
Longtime downtown favorite for Italian and Romanian classics.
1924 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020
4.5 (28)
Beloved corner spot for Latin home cooking in the arts district.
1935 Harrison St, Hollywood, FL 33020
Sushi and Thai plates steps from the downtown galleries.
Why Hollywood
Why people choose to live here
Every neighborhood makes a promise. These are the reasons Hollywood keeps winning with the buyers and sellers Russell works with across Miami-Dade and South Florida.
- Oceanfront lifestyle at some of the most affordable prices on Florida's east coast
- The famous Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, one of the country's best boardwalks
- A real, walkable downtown arts district with galleries, murals, and ArtWalk
- Midpoint location between Miami and Fort Lauderdale for commuters
- Diverse housing: beach condos, historic bungalows, waterfront homes, and ranch-style hills
Questions buyers ask
Frequently asked questions about Hollywood
01 What is the difference between living in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale has the bigger skyline, the canal estates, and the higher price tags; Hollywood has a more compact beach town feel, a genuinely walkable Broadwalk, a thriving downtown arts district, and significantly more affordable homes within reach of the ocean. If you want beach life without the Fort Lauderdale premium, Hollywood delivers.
02 Is the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk area a good investment?
The Broadwalk area has been one of Broward's strongest demand zones, driven by short-term rental appeal and a shortage of new oceanfront supply. Condos there trade at a beach premium, so the investment math depends on HOA rules, rental potential, and flood insurance. Russell reviews the condo docs and the real rental numbers for any unit you are considering.
03 Which Hollywood neighborhoods suit first-time buyers?
Inland Hollywood, including Hollywood Hills, is the sweet spot for first-time buyers: ranch-style houses, good schools, safe streets, and prices that still fit budget-conscious households. The beachside tiers are more of a lifestyle purchase. Russell can map the exact blocks that match your budget and commute.
Have a different question about Hollywood? Ask Russell directly, or call or text (786) 319-3425.
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