Hollywood – the young and a small town in Florida is known to the whole world as lovely tourist destination. The year 1925 is considered the birth of Hollywood. It was founded by Joseph Wesley Young (a native of Washington), who came to the place of the future of the city in 1920. Joseph Young wanted to create a «city for everyone - from the rich man at the top of the industrial and social ladder to the very modest plodder». In 1975, in honor of the 50 anniversary of Hollywood, the city was given the nickname the «Diamond of the Gold Coast».

Situated in between to two prime international airports, the Ford Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and the Miami International Airport, Hollywood can be accessible through the air-route. You can also approach through many major Interstate and highways like I-95, I-75. Since the Port Everglades is nearby, it is also connected through the sea-route.

For vacationers, Hollywood offers a myriad of attractions. The Florida beach is one of the preferred destinations for outdoor enthusiasts. The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, reputed to be among the top promenades in the country, offers unhindered fun and enjoyment through bicycling, running, jogging or simply by walking on the enchanting environ of the coast. That apart, you can also visit the Anne Kolb Nature Center for nature. The ArtsPark at Young Circle, with its interactive fountain, designed by the famous public artist Ritsuko Taho of Japan and the promenade, provides lot of opportunities to both children and adults alike. The Charnow Park is another such venue on the beach that tourists throng to. The endearing mangrove eco-system of the Anne Kolb Nature Center at the West Park, stretching over an area of 1,500 acre can be scanned by foot, bike or by paddling through it in a canoe or kayak. You can also have a bird’s eye view of this natural surrounding from the 66-feet tall observation tower. People, who love bicycling, can go in one of the numerous Eco-Adventure Kewl Bicycle Tours in Hollywood.

The Downtown Hollywood, assimilating both the age-old charm and the modern flavor, is an ideal place to stroll and relax. This shopping and dining district is visited by tourists in the look out for different collectibles and accessories. All these make Hollywood a favorite tourist destination and catering to this tourist influx, many restaurants, lodgings and casinos have come up in the place.