Hollywood Beach has landed the No. 4 spot on Tripadvisor's list of the best beaches in the United States, a coveted position that's making waves among locals and tourists alike. This slice of seaside paradise is known for its bustling Broadwalk, distinctive blue-and-yellow lifeguard towers, and seven miles of impeccable sands, catching the attention of the globally trusted travel platform. In a ranking that saw Ka’anapali Beach in Lahaina, Hawaii, take the top honors, Hollywood Beach stood out and is now officially etched on the national map of desirable destinations.
The seal of approval from Tripadvisor is no small feat, given its rigorous selection criteria, pulling from a vast sea of 8 million listings they tout less than 1% make the cut for the Travelers’ Choice Awards, as HollywoodFL.org celebrates; clearly, Hollywood Beach has managed to charm the pants off travelers and the judges with its all-encompassing Broadwalk that teems with joggers cyclists, rollerbladers, and the occasional beach bum looking for their slice of sunshine.
With pride evident, Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy gushed about the recognition, "We who live here already knew this," he proclaimed in a recent Facebook post as reported by the South Florida Sun Sentinel, "But it's cool to see Hollywood Beach ranked as a best beach in the USA by TripAdvisor. No. 4 beach in the USA. Though No. 1 if you ask me." This local charm has evidently rippled far beyond the city limits.
The beach's recognition is a ripple effect of year-round sunny weather and an array of attractions that include Charnow Park's children’s water playground, Hollywood Beach undoubtedly has laid-back charm, paired with ample amenities that now, thanks to Tripadvisor’s nod, the tiny town of Hollywood might just have to prepare for the surge of lead-footed tourists scrambling to plant their umbrellas in its storied sands. Other Florida beaches to grace Tripadvisor's list included Siesta Beach and Clearwater Beach, further illustrating the Sunshine State's dominance when it comes to coastlines that can coax a smile out of even the crustiest of snowbirds.
The accolade is based on Tripadvisor’s analysis of beaches across the globe, with a particular focus on traveler reviews that emphasize sustainability factors like eco-friendliness and clean water, only beaches with a minimum four-bubble rating and a significant amount of reviews over the past year made the cut, this according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Praia da Falésia in Olhos de Agua, Portugal, outshone the competition on the world stage, but for millions who flock to Hollywood Beach well, nothing says 'vacation' quite like the Florida coast.
