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Le Tub Saloon
Hollywood · Broward
Quirky Intracoastal burger joint decorated with bathtubs, famously ranked among the best burgers in America.
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Living here
Things to do in South Florida
Where locals actually eat, shop, take the kids and spend a Saturday — from Miami-Dade to Martin County. Filter by who is coming with you, what day it is and what you feel like spending.
22 ideas
Dining$$
Sugar Reef
Hollywood · Broward
Caribbean-inspired seafood restaurant right on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk.
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Taco Beach Shack
Hollywood · Broward
Laid-back beachfront taco and margarita spot along the Broadwalk.
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Giorgio's Grill
Hollywood · Broward
Mediterranean and seafood restaurant on the Broadwalk known for its rooftop bar and belly dancers.
EveningsAges 15-17
Bars & Nightlife$$
Hollywood Beach Tiki Bar
Hollywood · Broward
Beachfront tiki bar right on the Hollywood Broadwalk with frozen drinks and ocean views.
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Bars & Nightlife$$
Sushi Blues Cafe
Hollywood · Broward
Sushi restaurant with a live-music stage hosting blues and jazz acts nightly downtown.
Evenings
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Whiskey Blue
Hollywood · Broward
Sleek W Hotel lounge with DJ sets and Diplo-related nightlife energy on Hollywood Beach.
Evenings
Shopping$
Hollywood Beach Broadwalk Shops
Hollywood · Broward
Beachside stands and boutiques along the 2.5-mile Hollywood Broadwalk promenade.
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ShoppingFree
Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk & Shops
Hollywood · Broward
Monthly evening art walk through Hollywood's Young Circle-area shops, galleries and boutiques.
EveningsWeekendsAges 15-17
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Oakwood Plaza
Hollywood · Broward
Retail power center off I-95 with big-box stores and outlet-style pricing.
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Attractions$$
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hollywood · Broward
Massive casino, guitar-shaped tower, live entertainment and shops on the Seminole reservation.
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Anne Kolb Nature Center
Hollywood · Broward
Observation tower, boat tours and trails through mangrove estuary at West Lake Park.
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TY Park Observation & Water Recreation
Hollywood · Broward
Lakeside park with paddle boats, water play area and shaded picnic groves.
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Arts & CultureFree
Hollywood ArtWalk
Hollywood · Broward
Monthly evening art walk through downtown Hollywood's galleries, studios and Young Circle.
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Art and Culture Center/Hollywood
Hollywood · Broward
Contemporary art museum and black-box theater near Young Circle with rotating exhibitions and film series.
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Outdoors & BeachesFree
Hollywood Broadwalk
Hollywood · Broward
2.5-mile paved beachfront path lined with cafes, bike rentals and street performers.
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West Lake Park
Hollywood · Broward
Mangrove estuary park with kayak rentals and a butterfly garden inside Anne Kolb.
WeekdaysWeekendsAges 5-9Ages 10-14
Outdoors & BeachesFree
North Beach Park
Hollywood · Broward
Undeveloped natural beach and dune area popular for surfing and quiet walks.
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Kids & Family$$
Dave & Buster's (Hollywood)
Hollywood · Broward
Arcade games, sports bar screens and prize counter inside the Seminole Hard Rock complex.
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Bowlero Hollywood
Hollywood · Broward
Modern glow-lane bowling with bumper rails for kids and a full arcade.
WeekendsEveningsAges 5-9Ages 10-14Ages 15-17
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Emerald Hills Golf & Country Club
Hollywood · Broward
Championship 18 designed by Robert von Hagge with elevation changes rare for South Florida.
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Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Run
Hollywood · Broward
Festive holiday-themed 5K along the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk each December.
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How a week usually looks here
Weekdays
Beaches and parks are nearly empty before noon, museums are quiet, and restaurants that need a month's notice on Saturday will seat you at 6pm on a Tuesday. Libraries run free story times for little ones, and breweries do trivia midweek.
Weekends
Green markets and art fairs on Saturday mornings, boats out by ten, dinner on Las Olas or Atlantic Avenue, and live music downtown. Book attractions online the night before — walk-up lines are the only real hassle.
Season (November–April)
Everything doubles: polo in Wellington, the Kravis and Broward Center seasons, street art fairs, the boat show in autumn and Art Basel in early December. Traffic and reservations get tighter, so plan ahead.
Summer & rainy afternoons
Storms usually pass in an hour. Keep an indoor backup on the list — a science museum, an indoor mall, a go-kart park — and swim in the morning, not at three in the afternoon.
Choosing between neighborhoods? Where you land decides how much of this you actually do on a weeknight. Compare the areas, look up schools or ask me what a normal week looks like in the area you're considering.
Hours, prices and seasonal dates change — check the venue before you drive. Tell me if a favorite spot is missing and I'll add it.