Hallandale Beach, Florida, is a Broward County town on the Jupiter-to-Key West coast. This guide covers 12 beaches, parks and attractions, 9 places to eat and 12 upcoming events, kept current from official sources. Top picks: Dog hangouts and Dania Pointe & Gulfstream Park Village. 2 of the activities are free. Nearest towns: Hollywood (2.1 mi) and Sunny Isles Beach (2.7 mi).

Last updated September 7, 2026. Events refresh daily; places are hand-picked and re-checked monthly.

Hallandale Beach is the county line town where Gulfstream Park runs thoroughbreds from December through spring alongside a casino and an open-air shopping village. The beach is wide and less crowded than Hollywood's, with a pier-side food scene.

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Beaches & Parks in Hallandale Beach

  • Dog hangouts (Various) — LauderAle, Yeasty Brews, Saltwater, Civil Society, Grandview Public Market, The Oasis Wynwood, Lagniappe, Yellow Green market, LOOP market, Aventura Mall, Gulfstream Village, Wynwood streets, Worth Ave, Design District, Coconut Grove. Dogs: yes.
  • Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (Dania Beach) — 2.5 mi of undeveloped beach, glass-calm Whiskey Creek paddling with rentals, jetty snorkeling. Price: $6/car · Dogs: leashed. (in nearby Dania Beach, 4.9 mi)
  • Anne Kolb Nature Center / West Lake Park (Hollywood) — 1,500 acres of mangrove estuary, 5-story observation tower, marked kayak trails with rentals. Price: $1.50 · Dogs: leashed (park, not center). (in nearby Hollywood, 2.1 mi)
  • Oleta River State Park (North Miami Beach) — Florida's largest urban park: 15 mi of MTB single-track, mangrove kayak trails, Friday sunset and full-moon paddles. Price: $6/car · Dogs: leashed. (in nearby North Miami Beach, 3.4 mi)
  • Hollywood Dog Beach (Hollywood (North Beach Park)) — Fri–Sun afternoons (3–7 or 4–8 pm). Small friendly crowd. Price: $5–10/dog day pass · Dogs: yes. (in nearby Hollywood, 2.1 mi)
  • Haulover Bark Park & dog beach (Bal Harbour) — The only seven-day-a-week dog beach in the region (8 am–sunset) plus fenced runs. Price: Parking ~$7–10 · Dogs: yes. (in nearby Bal Harbour, 6.3 mi)
  • Other beaches worth knowing (Various) — Quietest natural beaches: Blowing Rocks / Hobe Sound NWR, MacArthur Beach, Mizell-Johnson, Cape Florida. Haulover's north section is Miami-Dade's legal clothing-optional beach. Closest everyday strand to Coral Ridge is Vista Park / NE 18th St with free street parking on the west side of A1A north of Sunrise. September heat rule: before 9 am or after 5 pm — sand and pavement burn paws midday. (in nearby Dania Beach, 4.9 mi)
  • Dania Beach jetty / Mizell-Johnson (Dania Beach) — Rock ledges and jetty; lobstering at night in season (permit + gauge). Dogs: no (beach). (in nearby Dania Beach, 4.9 mi)
  • Pompano, Commercial Blvd, Vista Park & Dania piers (Broward) — The local checks; small, uncrowded, learner-friendly on windswell. (in nearby Dania Beach, 4.9 mi)

Attractions & Activities in Hallandale Beach

  • Whiskey Creek (Dania Beach (Mizell-Johnson SP)) — 1.5-mi mangrove creek, manatees. Price: Rentals ~$25–35/hr. (in nearby Dania Beach, 4.9 mi)

Shopping & Markets in Hallandale Beach

  • Dania Pointe & Gulfstream Park Village (Dania / Hallandale) — Open-air lifestyle centers; PopStroke, Lucky Strike, racing. Dogs: yes (outdoor).

At Night in Hallandale Beach

  • Casinos (Hollywood / Dania / Hallandale) — Seminole Hard Rock Guitar Hotel (casino, Hard Rock Live, Oculus light show, Bora Bora pool day passes); The Casino at Dania Beach (free live music, Stage 954); Gulfstream Park Village.

Free things to do in Hallandale Beach

Nothing here charges admission (parking may).

  • Casinos — Seminole Hard Rock Guitar Hotel (casino, Hard Rock Live, Oculus light show, Bora Bora pool day passes); The Casino at Dania Beach (free live music, Stage 954); Gulfstream Park Village.
  • Other beaches worth knowing — Quietest natural beaches: Blowing Rocks / Hobe Sound NWR, MacArthur Beach, Mizell-Johnson, Cape Florida. (in nearby Dania Beach, 4.9 mi)

Where to eat in Hallandale Beach

Waterfront

  • Rustic Inn Crabhouse (Fort Lauderdale (Dania Cut-off)) — Garlic crabs and mallets. Since 1955; bibs and paper tables. $$$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Dania Beach, 4.9 mi)
  • Le Tub (Hollywood) — Bathtub-décor dive. The Oprah/GQ burger; slow, cash-leaning, worth it. $$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Hollywood, 2.1 mi)
  • GG's Waterfront (Hollywood) — Upscale Intracoastal. Sunset happy hour. $$$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Hollywood, 2.1 mi)
  • Billy's Stone Crab (Hollywood) — Stone crab house. Family-run since 1975 with its own boats; from Oct 15. $$$. (in nearby Hollywood, 2.1 mi)

Casual & Family

  • Sonny's Famous Steak Hogies (Hollywood) — Since 1958. $. (in nearby Hollywood, 2.1 mi)
  • Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlour (Dania Beach) — 1956 parlor. The Kitchen Sink sundae arrives with sirens. $. (in nearby Dania Beach, 4.9 mi)
  • Billy's Stone Crab (season pick) (Hollywood) — Family-run since 1975 with its own boats. The relaxed family alternative to Joe's; from Oct 15. $$$. (in nearby Hollywood, 2.1 mi)

Date Night

  • Mutra ★ (new 2026) (North Miami) — Israeli tasting. The breakout of the year; small and personal. $$$$ · book ahead. (in nearby North Miami Beach, 3.4 mi)
  • The Surf Club Restaurant ★ (Surfside) — Thomas Keller retro-American. Old-Florida glamour, oceanfront Four Seasons. $$$$. (in nearby Bal Harbour, 6.3 mi)

What's on in Hallandale Beach

The next 10 events on the Hallandale Beach calendar (dates are America/New_York; confirm with the organizer before you go):

  • U-Ball event (Beach Basketball) Tournament and Meeting Legends — Mon, Sep 7 · Dania Beach · Sports. Participate in the beach basketball tournament on the ocean. Price: Free
  • Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre — Wed, Sep 9, 7:00 PM · Hollywood Beach Theatre · Concerts & Live Music. This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances. Price: Free
  • Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre — Thu, Sep 10, 7:00 PM · Hollywood Beach Theatre · Concerts & Live Music. This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances. Price: Free
  • Hurricanes football vs Florida A&M (home opener) — Thu, Sep 10 · Hard Rock Stadium · Sports. Thu 8:00 pm
  • 2nd Annual Rock the Climb — Fri, Sep 11, 12:30 AM · Races & Runs. 110 Yards, 72 Yards, 36 Yards The 2nd Annual Rock the Climb - 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb returns to the iconic Hard Rock Guitar Hotel in Hollywood, Florida, on September 11, 2026. This powerful event serves as a solemn tribute to… Price: $65.24
  • 911 Memorial Ceremony at Fire Station 31 — Fri, Sep 11, 8:30 AM · Fire Station 31 · Community. Hollywood Fire Rescue invites all to honor the lives lost on September 11. Price: Free
  • Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre — Sat, Sep 12, 7:00 PM · Hollywood Beach Theatre · Concerts & Live Music. This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances. Price: Free
  • The Strokes — Sun, Sep 13 · Hard Rock Live · Concerts & Live Music.
  • OmegaXL Sport FIRE HERO 5K (Runner's Depot) — Sun, Sep 13 · 1111 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood Beach · Races & Runs. 5K Confirmed 2026.
  • Kennedy Kids Foundation 5K & 8K (4th annual) — Sun, Sep 13 · Barry University, 11300 NE 2nd Ave · Races & Runs. 5K, 8K Split Second Timing.

See the full list, refreshed daily: Hallandale Beach.

Getting there and planning your day

Hallandale Beach sits at 25.981, -80.148 in Broward County. Parking rules, beach access and permits are on the City of Hallandale Beach site; the Visit Lauderdale (official tourism board) calendar lists county-wide festivals; check the National Weather Service Miami – South Florida forecast before a beach or boat day (summer storms build after 2 pm); snorkelers and anglers should read the NOAA tides: South Port Everglades; Brightline (West Palm Beach–Boca–Fort Lauderdale–Aventura–Miami) is the car-free way in; the official Hugh Taylor Birch State Park page has hours and entry fees.

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