May 16, 2004
Travelocity's editor-at-large Amy Ziff rates Hollywood beach second among action beaches in the U.S. and nearby. She says "Located on Florida’s Atlantic coast, the scene at Hollywood Beach is very different from the Californian spot with the same name. However, it is a perfect setting for people watching. There’s a 27-foot wide "Broadwalk" that extends for two and a half miles. Park yourself on a bench at dawn and let the fun begin. In the span of a day you can see the multitudes of walkers, joggers, roller bladders, bicyclists, unicyclists, jugglers, and skateboarders pass along the Broadwalk. Outdoor cafes, Segway rentals, parasailing, and miniature golf are also available. Along this six-mile stretch, you'll find, among others, O'Malley’s bar made famous by Rupert Holmes in his "Pina Colada" song titled “Escape.” During summer the water is calm as a lake, but as soon as the winter winds pick up, the surfers descend. Year round, at 6 p.m. when the beach patrol leaves, folks gather for concerts at the band shell, and the Broadwalk is converted into a starlit dance floor."