Hollywood Beach Broadwalk... South Florida

Bike, Skate, Walk... Popular Multi-use Beachside Trail

Hollywood Beach "Broadwalk" - A picturesque place to bike, walk, eat, shop and people watch. Formerly a beachside street, the Hollywood Beach "Broadwalk" runs about 2.5 miles past hotels, restaurants, shops, parks, and apartments. Built in the 1920's, the area retains an old Florida feel, with much original architecture in place. Often compared to Venice Beach in California, but more laid-back. Paid parking at Hollywood North Beach Park, or on city streets adjacent to the Broadwalk, or (per a tip from Bonnie at FloridaRambler.com ) park for free on weekdays at West Lake Park and bike about a mile to the Broadwalk. (Map link and photos below.)

Map link... Hollywood Beach Broadwalk

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Location: Broward County
End Points: Jefferson St. at S. Surf Rd. to Sherman St. at Hollywood North Beach Park
Mileage: 2.5 miles
Surface: Brick, asphalt
Nearby points of interest: Hollywood Beach, Carpenter House at Hollywood North Beach Park, Dania Beach, Miami

Bike Shops/Rentals:

Bike sharing: Broward B-cycle
Hollywood Beach Bike Shack
Hollywood Beach Trikke
Lee's Locksmith & Bicycle Shop
Sun & Fun Cycles

Biking on Hollywood Beach Broadwalk

Hollywood Beach Broadwalk

A dedicated (but be prepared to share) bike path runs along the Broadwalk. The pace here is leisurely, with bikes, pedestrians, rollerbladers, Segways and surreys sharing the Broadwalk. At about the midpoint, Charnow Park has picnic tables, playground, splash pad, and a band shell with frequent performances.

Paid parking at south end of Broadwalk

Bike sharing station at south end of the Broadwalk

Onto the Broadwalk

Segway

Hollywood Beach

At Charnow Park

Surrey rides are popular

Northern end of Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, to North Beach Park

Surf Road to Dania Beach

Continuing north from the Broadwalk, a wide bike lane along Surf Road goes to Dania Beach (at Ocean Park fishing pier), passing North Beach Park, Keating Beach, and the historic Carpenter House (a classic 1940's beach bungalow) for an additional 2 miles of biking. At the end of Surf Road, take the short unpaved path (it was very sandy when we visited, we had to push our bikes through), or bike out Balboa St. to A1A to Dania Beach.