Hotel at a Glance: Beachwalk Elite Hotels and Resorts

The Beachwalk Resort towers 33 stories over the Intracoastal Waterway in Hallandale Beach, located about midway between Miami to the south and Ft. Lauderdale to the north. Though this part of south Florida is less crowded than those bustling cities, you’re still near plenty of shopping, dining, and nightlife options, and a picture-perfect beach is just a block away.

• Chic guest rooms feature balconies or terraces overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, Atlantic Ocean, or city skyline. Suites have dining rooms, living rooms, kitchens, and washers and dryers.
• Food and Drinks: Dining options include a bistro serving fresh contemporary fare made with local ingredients (options temporarily limited) as well as a marketplace for grabbing snacks on the go
• Distance from the beach one block
• Take a dip  in the infinity-edge pool.
• Beach club access: Free transportation via electric cart will take you to Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails, which is set right on the sand and offers complimentary chairs, towels, and umbrellas.

Hollywood, Florida: Quiet Coastal Town with Beachfront Boardwalk

Hollywood is situated just a few miles south of Fort Lauderdale and about a half-hour drive north of Miami, but it’s quite a bit more relaxed than both. The town’s beach boardwalk—named one of the country’s best by Travel + Leisure—stretches along the Atlantic Ocean for 2.5 miles, attracting joggers, bicyclists, and shoppers. To get to the boardwalk from downtown, hop aboard the old-timey trolley that makes runs to the beach. Other Hollywood attractions include the Anne Kolb Nature Center, a 1,500-acre wetland where you can kayak through tidal channels or take walking trails through red-mangrove forests.

The tempo picks up in neighboring Fort Lauderdale, a city famous for its beaches and boats. During the day, water taxis cruise the Intracoastal Waterway, offering up-close views of waterfront mansions and anchored yachts. At night, hit up the upscale bars and restaurants on Las Olas Boulevard.