Park
Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park
2.5 mi of undeveloped beach, glass-calm Whiskey Creek paddling with rentals, jetty snorkeling.
$6/car leashedNearby · Dania Beach
What's going on in
Hallandale Beach
Nearby: Hollywood · Sunny Isles Beach · North Miami Beach · Dania Beach
Things to Do in Hallandale Beach, FL
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.
12 things to do · 12 upcoming events · 9 places to eat · Updated September 2026 · events refreshed daily
This Weekend in Hallandale Beach
Mon 7 – Thu 10- TODAYDania Beach
U-Ball event (Beach Basketball) Tournament and Meeting Legends
Dania Beach
- WEDHollywood
Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre
7 pm · Hollywood Beach Theatre
- THUMiami Gardens
Hurricanes football vs Florida A&M (home opener)
Hard Rock Stadium
- THUHollywood
Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre
7 pm · Hollywood Beach Theatre
Things to Do in Hallandale Beach
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Beaches & Parks 7
Park
Anne Kolb Nature Center / West Lake Park
1,500 acres of mangrove estuary, 5-story observation tower, marked kayak trails with rentals.
$1.50 leashed (park, not center)Nearby · Hollywood
Park
Oleta River State Park
Florida's largest urban park: 15 mi of MTB single-track, mangrove kayak trails, Friday sunset and full-moon paddles.
$6/car leashedNearby · North Miami Beach
Beach
Hollywood Dog Beach
Fri–Sun afternoons (3–7 or 4–8 pm). Small friendly crowd.
$5–10/dog day pass yesNearby · Hollywood
Beach
Haulover Bark Park & dog beach
The only seven-day-a-week dog beach in the region (8 am–sunset) plus fenced runs.
Parking ~$7–10 yesNearby · Bal Harbour
Beach
Dania Beach jetty / Mizell-Johnson
Rock ledges and jetty; lobstering at night in season (permit + gauge).
no (beach)Nearby · Dania Beach
Beach
Pompano, Commercial Blvd, Vista Park & Dania piers
The local checks; small, uncrowded, learner-friendly on windswell.
Nearby · Dania Beach
Attractions & Activities 3
On the water
Oleta River
Mangrove trails to the Sandspur Island sandbar; Friday sunset paddles, monthly full-moon tours, Sunday SUP yoga.
Nearby · North Miami Beach
On the water
Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi
The easy way to bar-hop the Intracoastal. Dog policy conflicts between sources (site says service animals only) — call.
All-day $38, evening $25 askNearby · Hollywood
Shopping & Markets 1
Shopping
Dania Pointe & Gulfstream Park Village
Open-air lifestyle centers; PopStroke, Lucky Strike, racing.
yes (outdoor)
Events in Hallandale Beach
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Concerts & Live Music 4
Concert · · 7 pm
Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre
Hollywood Beach Theatre · Hollywood
This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances.
FreeNearby · Hollywood
Concert · · 7 pm
Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre
Hollywood Beach Theatre · Hollywood
This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances.
FreeNearby · Hollywood
Concert · · 7 pm
Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre
Hollywood Beach Theatre · Hollywood
This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances.
FreeNearby · Hollywood
Sports 4
Sports ·
Gulfstream Park — Breeders' Cup simulcast weekend
Gulfstream Park · Hallandale Beach
Sunshine Meet runs Fri–Sun through November, first post 12:20. Free admission; the outdoor Village is dog-friendly.
Sports ·
Gulfstream Park Championship Meet opening day
Gulfstream Park · Hallandale Beach
Free admission; the outdoor Village is dog-friendly.
Sports ·
U-Ball event (Beach Basketball) Tournament and Meeting Legends
Dania Beach · Dania Beach
Participate in the beach basketball tournament on the ocean.
FreeNearby · Dania Beach
Sports ·
Hurricanes football vs Florida A&M (home opener)
Hard Rock Stadium · Miami Gardens
Thu 8:00 pm
Nearby · Miami Gardens
Races & Runs 3
Race · · 12:30 am
2nd Annual Rock the Climb
Hollywood
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…
$65.24Nearby · Hollywood
Race ·
OmegaXL Sport FIRE HERO 5K (Runner's Depot)
1111 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood Beach · Hollywood
5K Confirmed 2026.
Nearby · Hollywood
Race ·
Kennedy Kids Foundation 5K & 8K (4th annual)
Barry University, 11300 NE 2nd Ave · Miami Shores
5K, 8K Split Second Timing.
Nearby · North Miami Beach
Community 1
Community · · 8:30 am
911 Memorial Ceremony at Fire Station 31
Fire Station 31 · Hollywood
Hollywood Fire Rescue invites all to honor the lives lost on September 11.
FreeNearby · Hollywood
Where to Eat in Hallandale Beach
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Waterfront 4
Waterfront · $$$
Rustic Inn Crabhouse
Garlic crabs and mallets — Since 1955; bibs and paper tables
Dogs OKNearby · Dania Beach
Waterfront · $$$
Billy's Stone Crab
Stone crab house — Family-run since 1975 with its own boats; from Oct 15
Nearby · Hollywood
Casual & Family 3
Casual · $
Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlour
1956 parlor — The Kitchen Sink sundae arrives with sirens.
Nearby · Dania Beach
Casual · $$$
Billy's Stone Crab (season pick)
Family-run since 1975 with its own boats — The relaxed family alternative to Joe's; from Oct 15.
Nearby · Hollywood
Date Night 2
Date night · $$$$
Mutra ★ (new 2026)
Israeli tasting — The breakout of the year; small and personal
Book aheadNearby · North Miami Beach
Date night · $$$$
The Surf Club Restaurant ★
Thomas Keller retro-American — Old-Florida glamour, oceanfront Four Seasons
Nearby · Bal Harbour
FAQ: Hallandale Beach
What is there to do in Hallandale Beach this weekend?
Events in Hallandale Beach include U-Ball event (Beach Basketball) Tournament and Meeting Legends (Sep 7, Dania Beach), Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre (Sep 9, Hollywood Beach Theatre) and Hurricanes football vs Florida A&M (home opener) (Sep 10, Hard Rock Stadium). The weekend strip at the top of this page is refreshed daily.
What are the best free things to do in Hallandale Beach?
Free picks in Hallandale Beach include Casinos. Seminole Hard Rock Guitar Hotel (casino, Hard Rock Live, Oculus light show, Bora Bora pool day passes); The Casino at Dania Beach (free live music, Stage 954); Gulfstream Park Village.
Where can I eat on the water in Hallandale Beach?
Waterfront restaurants near Hallandale Beach include Rustic Inn Crabhouse (Garlic crabs and mallets, $$$), Le Tub (Bathtub-décor dive, $$), GG's Waterfront (Upscale Intracoastal, $$$) and Billy's Stone Crab (Stone crab house, $$$).
Are there dog-friendly beaches or parks in Hallandale Beach?
Yes. Dog-friendly spots near Hallandale Beach include Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (leashed), Anne Kolb Nature Center / West Lake Park (leashed (park, not center)), Oleta River State Park (leashed) and Hollywood Dog Beach (yes).
What towns are near Hallandale Beach?
The closest towns to Hallandale Beach are Hollywood (2.1 mi), Sunny Isles Beach (2.7 mi), North Miami Beach (3.4 mi), Dania Beach (4.9 mi), Bal Harbour (6.3 mi) and Miami Gardens (6.6 mi). Each has its own guide on this site.