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Rent a bicycle for the hour, day or week and enjoy a scenic ride along the completely car-free Broadwalk. Frequent live entertainment and cultural events also are presented year round along the Broadwalk pedestrian promenade. Dockside and oceanfront dining abound along the Intracoastal Waterway and Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, where the fare varies from succulent stone crabs to sirloin burgers at the one-of-a-kind Le Tub Saloon, whose char-grilled masterpiece was named the "Best Hamburger in America" by GQ Magazine. Hollywood is an eco-friendly paradise rich in outdoor adventure, from scenic bicycle trails and eco-walks to full-moon kayaking and nighttime guided sea turtle excursions. A full range of activities to satisfy all interests includes fishing, diving, snorkeling, jet skiing, parasailing, hiking and bird-watching in a preserved wildlife sanctuary, and canoeing or kayaking along paddling trails just a short walk from the seashore. Sports and health enthusiasts can easily avail themselves of year-round golf at prime courses, yoga and tai chi on the beach, a weekly ocean-side organic green market and soothing spa treatments at beach-area resorts. Hollywood's Old Florida charm, embodied in its unique architectural styles and warm hospitality, is enhanced by updated amenities that include trendy art galleries and cultural centers, exciting casino and nightclub venues, and a full range of shopping and international dining options. Historic Downtown Hollywood features an eclectic array of eateries, from bistros and charming cafés to lively jazz clubs. The downtown selection encompasses gourmet dining and international fare, and includes sushi, Thai, Italian, Argentinean and contemporary American cuisine. Popular landmark restaurants and chic new establishments situated along brick-lined walks are interspersed with six blocks of unique boutiques, specialty shops, art galleries and live entertainment venues. And the stunning new ArtsPark at Young Circle offers additional entertainment options in an idyllic 10-acre setting. Because of Hollywood's creative populace and fabulous tropical location, there's always something new happening. The list of things to do and the great stories that go with these events are constantly being enhanced, so read on for all the details on what’s new and exciting, and be sure to check www.visithollywoodfl.org for updates. HOLLYWOOD BEACH EARNS FODOR’S "FAMILY BEACH" DESIGNATION—Hollywood Beach has earned a "Fodor's Designation" as a choice family beach, one of seven such beaches in Florida to earn the honor. To be considered, beaches must have picnic areas, showers, lifeguards and sand suitable for building great sandcastles, all attributes that appeal to families. Having a playground area and being a site for annual festivals or events were not required but worth bonus points. Hollywood Beach scored a jackpot on the event bonus, with a number of annual festivals scheduled throughout the year. Information: www.visithollywoodfl.org DOGS OF SUMMER AT ART AND CULTURE CENTER—The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood will present "The Dogs of Summer" June 20-21, 2009, at the ArtsPark at Young Circle to coincide with two art exhibitions running at the Center June 19 - August 16, including Tillamook Cheddar Mid-Career Retrospective 1999-2009. Tillamook "Tillie" Cheddar is a Brooklyn-based Jack Russell Terrier who happens to be the world's pre-eminent canine artist. Tillie will make special appearances with her human companion/muse Bowman Hastie III at the Center's opening reception June 19 and at "The Dogs of Summer," where she will demonstrate how she creates her expressionistic images. Other festival highlights will include a children's activity tent, sidewalk art, demonstrations by K-9 police dogs, mini-presentations on pet-related issues, storytelling, live music, a blessing of the animals and much more. The second exhibition at the Art and Culture Center is a lively and diverse group of dog-themed contemporary artwork from the private collection of Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz. In conjunction with these exhibitions, the Center will invite all visitors to bring and display photographs, paintings, drawings, sculptures, poems and stories of their pets for a salon-style show titled "we ? pets." Information: 954-921-3274 or www.artandculturecenter.org FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS NOW A WEEKLY EVENT IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN—Enjoy entertainment for the whole family at a unique social gathering at Anniversary Park in Historic Downtown Hollywood. Funtastic Fridays offers a variety of activities every Friday night, including a bounce house, Zippy Rides, Mama Clown and Friends, magic shows, arts & crafts projects, food vendors and occasionally a family movie projected onto a huge inflatable screen. Information: 954-921-3016 or www.downtownhollywood.com NEW GUIDED HISTORIC AND ECO-ADVENTURE BICYCLE TOURS—Bicycle riding is popular on Hollywood Beach, and now HT4 Kewl Tours is offering The Hollywood Trails: Historic and Eco-Adventure Kewl Bicycle Tours. Launched in January 2009, HT4 tours allow visitors and locals to enjoy four very different trails around Hollywood. HT4, founded by Nejila Innerarity, is located at Sun & Fun Cycles on the Beach Broadwalk and Hayes Street. Traveling along safe bike paths and the beach, HT4 will take the public for 5- to 30-mile rides six days a week. Information: 202-375-0283 PARK & CRUISE AT CROWNE PLAZA HOLLYWOOD BEACH—Cruise-goers who drive to South Florida for trips out of Port Everglades need a place to park their car while at sea, and the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Hotel just made it easier and more secure with a Park & Cruise Package. Guests who book a one-night stay at the Crowne Plaza will receive one-way taxi service to Port Everglades on the day of their cruise, with their car safely parked in the Crowne Plaza garage for the entirety of their cruise. After the cruise, guests simply take a taxi back to the Crowne Plaza (fare not included) and pick up their car. The package can be booked online at www.cphollywoodbeach.com. Information: 954-454-4334 ENJOY CRAFT BEERS IN DOWNTOWN HOLLYWOOD—Specialty craft beers are enjoying popularity nationwide, and select Historic Downtown Hollywood restaurants are offering a number of different brews along with tasting events. Craft beer companies include Stone, Dogfish Head, Rogue, Left Hand, Shipyard, Avery, Brooklyn, Saranac and Sierra Nevada, with flavors such as blueberry, raspberry, cranberry, pumpkin and other seasonal flavors, and fusions of flavors that include pomegranate raspberry, lime cactus and Tuscan orange grapefruit. Lola’s On Harrison offers a tasting event on the second Wednesday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring a sampling of four different craft beers and appetizers for $15 per person. Other restaurants offering craft beers include PRL, Sage Oyster Bar, Vino, Hollywood Vine, Mickey Byrne's Irish Pub & Restaurant and SAS. Information: Heather Keenly, Lola's on Harrison, 954-927-9851 NEW DOG BEACH—A safe place to roam with your dog is always a good thing, so take your pooch on a walk on the beach near where the hit movie Marley & Me was filmed. Starring Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson, the movie features a lovable puppy that causes hilarious mayhem. The Dog Beach of Hollywood, located between Pershing and Custer streets, is open Friday through Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time and from 3 to 7 p.m. the rest of the year. A daily pass is $10. A six-month pass is available for $60. Information: 954-921-3404 NEW BEACH WELCOME CENTER—The new Hollywood Beach Welcome Center is located on the Broadwalk near Michigan Street. The Welcome Center is a WiFi hotspot staffed by a trained visitor specialist equipped with a cell phone, laptop, dedicated email address, and promotional print materials and maps. The Welcome Center offers visitors the convenience of personalized information services, centralized hotel and motel booking, tour and transportation services, event information, area maps and more. Information: 877-672-2468 RAMADA HOLLYWOOD BEACH RESTORATION—This landmark hotel at the eastern end of Hollywood Boulevard is enjoying a makeover, with the latest enhancements focusing on the hallways and lobby areas. The Hollywood Beach Hotel was conceived by Joseph Young, the founder of Hollywood-by-the-Sea, during the early land boom of the 1920s. The resort was designed in the Mediterranean Revival style popularized by Addison Mizner, the society architect of Palm Beach, and George Merrick, the founder of Coral Gables and its famed Biltmore Hotel. Information: 954-921-0990 HOTELS OFFERING SIZZLING SUMMER RATES—Hollywood Beach hotels and resorts are offering great deals for the summer, so you can enjoy the Atlantic Ocean, breathe in the fresh sea air and spend less money than ever for a super room. You’ll find many high-quality accommodations, including Superior Small Lodgings, resorts, hotels and vacation apartments with kitchenettes. HOT Deals include $50 in gasoline with a stay of four nights or more at Villa Sinclair Beach Suites & Spa, and an $85 nightly weekend room rate at Grenier’s on the Beach. Information: www.visithollywoodfl.org/hotdeals_summer.aspx About Hollywood, Florida
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