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Hollywood Lakes, Hollywood Neighborhood

Hollywood Lakes offers a tranquil neighborhood experience with calm streets and low noise levels, creating a peaceful environment. Residents benefit from convenient access to various restaurants and coffee shops, providing pleasant dining options nearby. Essential amenities like supermarkets and bus lines add to daily convenience, while flat terrain enhances the practicality of bicycle transportation throughout the area. Nearby green spaces such as Three Island Park and Holland Park provide accessible spots for outdoor activities and relaxation. The housing stock includes a mix of single detached homes, large and small apartment buildings, and duplexes, with construction dating from the early 1970s onward.

Hollywood Lakes offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. This area is very quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, the majority of locations in the neighborhood have good access to green spaces, including Three Island Park, since there are a few of them close by for residents to explore and many houses have a park that is very easy to get to.

Highlights of Hollywood Lakes

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🌳 North Lake & South Lake

These two scenic, freshwater lakes are the heart of Hollywood Lakes neighborhood, offering beautiful views, waterfront homes, and opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and relaxing walks along North and South Lake Drives.

🏫 Hollywood Central Elementary School

Serving the neighborhood, this highly-rated public school on Monroe Street is a focal point for young families and contributes to the area's reputation as a family-friendly, community-oriented place to live.

🍽️ Hollywood Boulevard Dining & Shops

Hollywood Boulevard, especially east of 15th Avenue, is lined with notable local restaurants, coffee shops, and specialty stores, forming a vibrant strip that showcases the neighborhood's culinary diversity and historic charm.

🛒 Publix Super Market at Hollywood Circle

Conveniently located near the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and US-1, this Publix provides easy access for residents to fresh groceries and essentials, acting as a key shopping hub for those in Hollywood Lakes.

🚴 Hollywood Beach Broadwalk Access

Hollywood Lakes residents enjoy direct access via bikeways and walking paths to the iconic Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, a pedestrian-friendly oceanfront promenade perfect for biking, jogging, and enjoying the coastal scenery just east of the neighborhood.

Hollywood Lakes

This October in Hollywood Lakes

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

October 2, 2026

ArtsPark Movie Night featuring Toy Story 5

ArtsPark Amphitheater in Downtown Hollywood • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

This free outdoor movie night is an easy, family-friendly outing from Hollywood Lakes. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, enjoy a movie under the stars, and pair the screening with dinner or dessert at one of Downtown Hollywood’s nearby restaurants.

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October 3, 2026

Pajama Party 5K

Charnow Park • 7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Residents can start the weekend with a playful, low-pressure run or walk just north of Hollywood Beach. Wearing pajamas makes it especially fun for families and friend groups, while proceeds benefit Big Heart Bigger Lives, adding a local charitable purpose to the morning activity.

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October 4, 2026

Freedom to Read Fest

Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch Library • 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

This library program offers a thoughtful, nearby way for Hollywood Lakes residents to spend a Sunday morning supporting intellectual freedom and community discussion. It is a good fit for readers, families with older children, and anyone interested in free civic and cultural programming.

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October 10, 2026

Hispanic Heritage Festival

ArtsPark at Young Circle • 2:00 PM–8:00 PM

This free Downtown Hollywood celebration brings together live Latin music, folkloric dancing, youth showcases, cultural exhibits, marketplace vendors, and food from across Latin America. Its central location makes it convenient for Hollywood Lakes residents seeking a lively, all-ages afternoon close to home.

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October 17, 2026

Revive Live Festival

ArtsPark at Young Circle • 5:00 PM–10:00 PM

This free family festival gives Hollywood Lakes residents an evening of live music, local food trucks, children’s activities, and community gathering in Downtown Hollywood. It is a convenient alternative to driving to a larger regional festival and works well for families and mixed-age groups.

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October 2, 2026

Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre

Hollywood Beach Theatre • 7:00 PM–9:00 PM

A free beachside concert is an especially convenient option for Hollywood Lakes residents who want a relaxed night out without a long drive. Enjoy live entertainment, walk the Broadwalk, and combine the performance with waterfront dining or an evening stroll along Hollywood Beach.

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From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Hollywood Lakes

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Local characteristics and demographics for Hollywood Lakes

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