Hollywood, Florida

About

Hollywood is a city located in the county of Broward in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 140,768 and a population density of 1,769 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 154,611 inhabitants.

The city was created 103 years ago in 1921.

Hollywood is a city located in southeastern Florida, between Fort Lauderdale and Miami along the Atlantic Coast. With a population of over 154,000, Hollywood is a major part of the Miami metropolitan area.

History

The area was originally inhabited by indigenous tribes like the Tequesta and Seminole. In the 1920s, Hollywood was established as a planned community by early developers looking to create a new “motion picture colony” in Florida.

While Hollywood never became home to major movie studios, it did grow into a thriving year-round tourist destination thanks to its beaches, resorts, and beachfront properties.

Hollywood Beach

One of Hollywood's biggest attractions is the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, a paved beachfront promenade. The pedestrian-friendly 2.5 mile Broadwalk features shops, eateries, public art installations, and a bandshell for live music.

The adjacent Hollywood North Beach Park is popular for swimming, fishing and enjoying the ocean views.

Attractions and Recreation

Other key places to visit in Hollywood include:

• The Hollywood Beach Golf Resort, containing multiple course options
• Diplomat Beach Resort, a large oceanfront hotel and convention center
• ArtsPark at Young Circle offering performing arts shows and events
• The Anne Kolb Nature Center, located on a mangrove-covered coastal wetland

Hollywood combines easy beach access with dining, nightlife, events and nature areas. It provides a unique coastal destination in the Miami area.

Quick Facts about Hollywood

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Geography

Hollywood is located at 26°0'40"N 80°8'58"W (26.0112000, -80.1494900).

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People born in Hollywood, including actress and singer Victoria Justice, actress and musician Bethany Joy Lenz, musician Joe Trohman, .

List

• Robin Weisman (American actresses) she was born in 14/03/1984
• Steve Blake (American basketball player) he was born in 26/02/1980
• Mike Napoli (American baseball player) he was born in 31/10/1981
• Seth Gabel (American actor) he was born in 03/10/1981
• Josh Gad (American actor) he was born in 23/02/1981
• Gidget Gein (bassist (1969-2008)) he was born in 11/09/1969
• Olindo Mare (Player of American football) he was born in 06/06/1973
• Tracy Melchior (American actress) she was born in 22/06/1973
• Jillian Rose Reed (American actress) she was born in 20/12/1991
• Davey Allison (American racecar driver) he was born in 25/02/1961
• Oddibe McDowell (American baseball player) he was born in 25/08/1962
• Adam Walsh (Victim of Homicide) he was born in 14/11/1974
• Walter McFadden (Player of American football) he was born in 27/08/1987
• Chris Britton (American baseball player) he was born in 16/12/1982
• Andrew Wilkow (American radio host) he was born in 18/08/1972
• Bryant McFadden (Player of American football) he was born in 21/11/1981
• Darrell McClover (American football player) he was born in 25/08/1981
• Debbie Dickinson (American model) she was born in 30/12/1957

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