Hollywood Beach

Hollywood Beach
FAQ

Everything you need to know before your beach day.

What are the beach conditions at Hollywood Beach today?

Hollywood Beach sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8722979, and rip current risk, plus red tide and sargassum seaweed status. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.

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Where do you park at Hollywood Beach?

Park at Hollywood Beach in lots like Johnson Street Garage, Garfield Street Garage, Hollywood North Beach Park. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $2/hr and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.

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Where should you eat at Hollywood Beach?

At Hollywood Beach, don't miss the Cuban Sandwich at Señor Cafe. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.

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What boat trips run from Hollywood Beach?

Boats leave Hollywood Beach from Hollywood Marina, including the Intracoastal Sightseeing — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.

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What's happening at Hollywood Beach this week?

Hollywood Beach hosts Hollywood Beach Theatre and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.

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How long does it take to get sunburned at Hollywood Beach?

It depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Hollywood Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.

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Are dogs allowed at Hollywood Beach?

It depends where on the beach. Dogs are banned on Hollywood Beach except at the fenced Hollywood Dog Beach between Pershing and Custer Streets, where a leash or reliable voice command is required. Source: City of Hollywood, FL Code of Ordinances, Ch. 99 (Municipal Beach), checked 2026-09-10.

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Can you drink alcohol at Hollywood Beach?

No. Drinking or carrying an open container of alcohol is banned on the beach and Broadwalk at all times, aside from a city-approved special event or a licensed sidewalk cafe. Source: City of Hollywood, FL Code of Ordinances, Ch. 99 (Municipal Beach), checked 2026-09-10.

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Can you have a fire or grill at Hollywood Beach?

Only with a permit. Building or maintaining a fire is banned on the beach unless the Fire Chief approves that specific location on a case by case basis. Source: City of Hollywood, FL Code of Ordinances, Ch. 99 (Municipal Beach), checked 2026-09-10.

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Are tents and canopies allowed at Hollywood Beach?

It depends where on the beach. Open-sided canopies up to 10 feet across are allowed only in a specific strip of the sandy beach, spaced apart and away from dunes. Fully enclosed tents are not addressed. Source: City of Hollywood, FL Code of Ordinances, Ch. 99 (Municipal Beach), checked 2026-09-10.

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Is glass allowed at Hollywood Beach?

No. Glass containers for any beverage are banned on the beach and Broadwalk at all times. Source: City of Hollywood, FL Code of Ordinances, Ch. 99 (Municipal Beach), checked 2026-09-10.

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Can you smoke at Hollywood Beach?

No. Smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes or any other lit tobacco product is banned on the beach. Source: City of Hollywood, FL Code of Ordinances, Ch. 99 (Municipal Beach), checked 2026-09-10.

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At Hollywood Beach, the sun sets at 7:09 PM today — about 11h 56m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:13 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Hollywood Beach update at the top of the conditions page.