Discover Hollywood
40 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Anne Kolb Nature Center
Mangrove estuary, winding canals, elevated boardwalks and a 68-foot observation tower offer varied compositions: wide watery landscapes, detailed mangrove textures and abundant birdlife. Best light is at sunrise and golden hour for reflections; early mornings on weekdays yield quieter trails and active wildlife. Boardwalks are largely accessible; on-site parking is available. Expect mosquitoes—bring repellent—and check visitor center hours for exhibit access.
Tower of Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park
Mangrove estuary, coastal lagoon and a 65-foot observation tower offering layered compositions: winding boardwalks through red mangroves, reflective West Lake waters, abundant wading birds and occasional manatees. Best at golden hour and sunset for warm backlight and silhouettes. Accessible boardwalks and parking make handheld and tripod shoots easy; check visitor center hours and expect mosquitoes in summer.
Hollywood beach parking
Small paid lot at the north end of Hollywood Beach Broadwalk — a practical base for shooting the palm‑lined boardwalk, lifeguard towers, wide sandy beach and Atlantic horizon. Best at sunrise for pastel skies and long shadows; golden hour and blue hour offer dramatic color. Flat, wheelchair accessible promenade; expect crowds on weekends and paid parking (meters/lot). No entry fees; bring ND/polarizer for water and reflections.
Roosevelt Street Broadwalkabout
A lively oceanside boardwalk with palm-lined promenades, beach access, colorful kiosks and occasional street performers—ideal for beach, urban-street and sunset photography. No entry fee; parking available in nearby metered lots and street parking (seasonal fees). Best at sunrise for empty sands and pastel skies, and at golden hour for warm light on palms and storefronts; evenings offer neon and long-exposure opportunities. Easily walkable and wheelchair accessible sections; expect more crowds,>
ArtsPark at Young Circle
Compact, tree-ringed urban park with a bandshell, public art, fountains and palm-lined circular promenades — great for symmetry, event and portrait shots. Visit golden hour and sunset for warm light on palms; after dark for colorful fountain and stage lighting during concerts. Easily accessible with street parking and nearby garages; free entry. Weekends host markets and performances (crowds) — weekdays or early mornings are quieter.
Loggerhead Park & Mooring Field
Small coastal park and mooring field on Hollywood Beach offering wide ocean vistas, anchored sailboats, a sandy beach, palm-lined shore and seasonal sea turtle activity. Best at sunrise for glassy water and soft light; golden hour for warm tones and dramatic skies. Public park with free entry, on-site parking (metered/lot), wheelchair-accessible paths. Summers bring turtle nesting (May–Oct) — observe from distance and follow local rules. Weekday mornings are least crowded; storms offer dynamic,云
Carpenter House at Hollywood North Beach Park
A compact historic beachfront cottage set within Hollywood North Beach Park offering strong compositions combining vintage architecture, palm-fringed dunes and the Atlantic. Best at sunrise for soft pastel skies and long shadows or at blue hour for moody seascapes. Easily reached from nearby parking lot and the park’s boardwalk; exterior shots only—be respectful of any private access. Weekdays and early mornings have fewer people and cleaner horizons.
T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park
Small urban lake park with boardwalks, shaded oak groves, a fishing pier and marshy edges that attract wading birds. Great for birding, reflections, intimate landscape scenes and environmental portraits. Visit at golden hour or early morning for calm water, active birds and softer light. Paths and boardwalks are mostly accessible; on-site parking and picnic areas make gear changes easy. No special permits for casual shooting but check posted rules for commercial work. Weekdays and early mornings
Hollywood North Beach Park
Wide sandy shore with swaying palms, colorful lifeguard stands and a curved boardwalk along Atlantic waves — ideal for sunrise color, long exposures and minimalistic compositions. Best at sunrise or late afternoon for warm side light and pastels; weekday mornings offer few crowds. Free public beach with nearby paid parking and beach-access ramps; no permit for casual shooting. Popular with locals so respect space and leash rules for pets.
Hollywood Hot Glass
Active glassblowing studio in downtown Hollywood offering dynamic action shots of molten glass, glowing furnaces, finished blown pieces and hands-on demonstrations. Photograph strong warm highlights, reflective colors and textured surfaces. Best visited during scheduled public demos or workshops (check studio calendar); weekday mornings or early afternoons are quieter. Interior lighting is low and warm — bring fast glass. Studio is street-level at One Young Circle with nearby paid parking and a
Guardians of the Reef Site 1 North Beach Park
Small oceanfront park on Hollywood Beach with a sandy shoreline, palm-lined promenade and public access to the Atlantic — ideal for wide beachscapes, pier silhouettes, long exposures and candid scenes of local life. Best at sunrise for soft, warm light and dramatic cloud reflections; sunsets can work with foreground palms and boardwalk. Park is public and mostly free; limited lot parking and metered street spaces on Jimmy Buffett Mem Hwy. Weekdays and early mornings avoid crowds. Beach is ADA‑ac
Leatherback Park
Small, accessible Atlantic beachfront park ideal for sunrise seascapes, dune-and-foreground compositions, and coastal details (shells, wrack lines). Visit at dawn for soft golden light and long exposures; sea turtle nesting season (May–Oct) may impose lighting and access restrictions—respect posted signs. Street parking and small lot nearby; wheelchair-accessible walkways to sand. Weekday mornings are least crowded; afternoon light is harsher.
Hawksbill Park
Small beachfront park at Hollywood Beach offering direct Atlantic views, dunes, palm silhouettes and a stretch of the Broadwalk—ideal for sunrise seascapes, long exposures and low-angle compositions with dune grass and boardwalk leading lines. No entry fee; municipal parking and metered street parking nearby. Best at sunrise and golden hour for soft light and fewer crowds; weekdays are quieter. Wheelchair-accessible beach ramps and public restrooms make shoots easier.
Global Angel Wings Fred Hunter’s
Fred Hunter’s Global Angel Wings mural is a vibrant, large-scale interactive street-art backdrop perfect for portraits, creative self-portraits, and colorful composition studies. Located outdoors on Taft St, it’s publicly accessible with nearby street parking; no entry fee. Visit during golden hour or late afternoon for soft light and richer colors; weekday mornings are quieter. The bright painted wings work well with both full-body and environmental portraits—respect nearby businesses and foot-
West Lake Park
Small coastal urban park with a lake, mangrove-fringed shores and palm-lined trails — great for reflective waterscapes, sunrise/sunset skies, and local birdlife. Best light is at golden hour (sunrise for calm reflections, sunset for warm backlight). Public, no entry fee; roadside parking off Sheridan St and paved paths make it wheelchair/stroller friendly. Weekday mornings are quieter; bring insect repellent in warm months.
Driftwood Park
Small coastal park on the Intracoastal with weathered driftwood, mangroves and calm water reflections — great for intimate waterscape and nature shots. Visit at golden hour or blue hour for rich color and long reflections; low tide reveals textured sand and exposed roots. Easy access with free parking nearby, no entry fee; weekdays are quieter. Expect tropical light, possible fishermen and local birdlife.
Charnow Park
Small waterfront park on the Intracoastal with marina docks, palm-lined walkways, a pier and skyline views — great for boat portraits, reflections, sunrise/sunset color and intimate coastal compositions. Free entry, street parking and small lots nearby; wheelchair‑accessible paths. Best at golden hour or just after sunrise for soft light and calm water; weekdays and early mornings are quieter. Watch for changing tides and boat traffic.
Bicentennial Park
Small waterfront park on Hollywood Beach offering palm-framed Atlantic and Intracoastal views, a grassy lawn, picnic areas and easy beach access. Best for sunrise and sunset compositions, long exposures of surf, and intimate seaside portraits. Public, free entry with nearby metered parking and walkable access from the Broadwalk; weekdays and early mornings are least crowded. Expect warm, humid conditions year-round; bring sunscreen and lens cloths for spray.
Roses Garden
Compact public rose garden showcasing beds of colorful cultivars, clipped hedges, pathways and seating — great for close-up floral studies, compositional shots using leading lines and selective color. Best at golden hour or after a light rain when petals glisten; weekday mornings minimize visitors. Easy urban access (street parking on S 24th Ave / nearby lots), flat and walkable; no special entry fee. Small community feel makes candid environmental portraits and detail work rewarding.
Stanley Goldman Memorial Park
Small waterfront park on the Intracoastal Waterway offering shoreline scenes, boat traffic, mangrove accents and skyline reflections. Ideal for sunrise and sunset colors, birdlife and intimate landscape compositions. Easy street parking on Knights Rd; no entry fee; paths and benches make setups simple. Weekday mornings are quieter; summer brings hazy light, winter mornings are clearer. Accessible for tripods and short walks.
Coolidge Street Broadwalkabout
Coolidge Street Broadwalkabout sits on Hollywood Beach’s iconic Broadwalk — a lively palm‑lined promenade with beach views, colorful vendor stalls, public art and textured boardwalk planks. Shoot leading lines along the promenade toward the ocean, palm silhouettes at golden hour, candid street scenes of cyclists and rollerbladers, and long exposures of waves at dusk. Best at sunrise or golden hour for soft light and fewer people; evenings offer neon and active street life. Easily accessible with
Charles F. Vollman Park
Small waterfront park on the Intracoastal Waterway offering clean skyline and water reflections, boating activity, mangrove edges and occasional shorebirds. Best at sunrise and golden hour for warm light on water; evenings give colorful skies and city lights. Easily accessible with street parking and no entry fee; compact paths and docks mean limited areas but intimate compositions. Weekday mornings are quieter; watch for boat traffic and tidal changes that affect reflections.
John Williams Park
Small urban park centered on a reflective lake, oak-lined trails and wetlands — good for lakescapes, birdlife and intimate landscape shots. Visit at golden hour for warm light and calm water; weekdays and early mornings have the fewest people and best bird activity. Easy street parking and paved paths make gear access simple; no entry fee. Expect mosquitoes in warm months and local anglers on the shore.
Oak Lake Park
Small urban lake park with walking paths, benches and shoreline—good for reflections, waterfowl, palm silhouettes and intimate landscape compositions. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm side-light and mirror-like water; weekdays and early mornings offer fewer people. Easy street parking nearby, flat accessible paths, no entry fee. Ideal for quick location shoots or local bird/landscape practice.
Rotary Park
Rotary Park offers palm-lined paths, reflective freshwater canals and small wetlands—good for tranquil waterscape reflections, native birds and intimate landscape frames. Visit at sunrise or golden hour for warm side-lighting and glassy reflections; late afternoons bring dramatic skies for silhouettes. Park is free with on-site parking and paved, accessible paths; expect mosquitoes in warmer months and low crowds on weekdays. Its compact, manicured setting makes it a quick, versatile stop for a
Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts
Compact decorative arts museum showcasing period rooms, furniture, ceramics, glass and textiles — ideal for detail shots, texture studies and intimate architectural frames. Best visited weekday mornings for low crowds; interiors have mixed lighting so expect warm tungsten and window light. Check current hours, entry fees and tripod/flash policies; street-level parking is generally available and the site is wheelchair accessible. Cultural value lies in preserved craftsmanship and ornamental forms
Lake Forest Park
Small neighborhood lake with calm water, palms and suburban shoreline ideal for reflective waterscapes, bird portraits and intimate landscape frames. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm side-light and mirror reflections; late afternoon can give dramatic skies. Easily accessible with street parking and no entry fee; flat, short walks from parking make it good for quick shoots. Weekdays are quieter; bring mosquito repellent in warmer months. No special permits for casual photography.
Cathy and Bob Anderson Park
Small community waterfront park with palms, mangrove-lined shoreline and paved paths — good for intimate landscape, waterscape and bird photography. Golden hour yields warm reflections on calm water; midday brings bright tropical color. Easy access with free parking and paved trails, no entry fee; expect local families and dog-walkers on weekends. Bring bug spray in warmer months and a polarizer for glare control.
Montella Park
Small neighborhood park with palm-lined paths, a pond and open lawns — good for reflective water shots, intimate nature scenes and environmental portraits of locals. Free public access with small parking area; weekdays and early mornings are quiet. Best light at golden hour for warm tones and reflections; overcast days soften highlights for bird and macro shots.
Mara Berman Giulianti Park
Small neighborhood park with palms, water edges and walking paths — good for intimate landscape, waterscape and bird photography. Golden hour highlights warm palms and reflections; mornings bring active local birds. Easy street parking and wheelchair-accessible paths; no entry fee. Visit weekdays or early morning to avoid families and sports groups.
Montella Park Center
Small community park with open lawns, shaded palms, playgrounds and a reflective pond — good for environmental portraits, casual green-space compositions and candid community shots. Best at golden hour or blue hour for warm side-light and soft reflections. Easy street parking and paved paths make gear access simple; weekdays and early mornings are quiet. Family sports and weekend events add candid moments; follow local etiquette around games and playgrounds.
Zinkil Park
Small neighborhood green space with mature trees, walking paths, benches and open lawn — ideal for environmental portraits, lifestyle/family shoots, and close-up nature studies. No entry fee; street parking available on Washington St. Best light is golden hour (sunrise or late afternoon) for warm tones; overcast days give even light for portraits. Park is easily accessible, popular with dog-walkers and locals, so weekdays or early mornings minimize people in-frame.
Victor Alonso State Park
Small waterfront park on the Intracoastal with mangrove shoreline, winding boardwalks and open water vistas—good for intimate nature shots, birdlife, reflections and colorful sunrise/sunset skies. Best at golden hour and low tide for exposed mudflats and wildlife; weekday mornings are quieter. Easy paved access and a compact parking area at 1109 NW 61st Ave; light walking on level paths and boardwalks. Bring insect repellent in warmer months.
Extreme Axe Throwing Hollywood
Indoor ax-throwing venue offering high-energy action, expressive faces, and moody artificial light—great for freezing motion, environmental portraits of throwers, and detail shots of axes and targets. Best visited evenings or weekend slots for lively scenes; weekday afternoons are quieter for staged shots. Lighting is mixed and low; ask staff for permission before shooting. Accessible on Hollywood Blvd with street parking and nearby lots. Safety rules and waivers apply—coordinate with staff to摄影
SERENITY IN THE PARK
Small neighborhood park with lush palms, walking paths and a reflective pond—great for intimate nature frames, birdlife and soft water reflections at golden hour. Best visited at sunrise or late afternoon for warm side-light and long shadows; weekdays are quieter. Easily accessible from Hollywood streets with limited on-street or nearby municipal parking. No entry fee; casual, family-friendly setting. Watch for mosquitoes in wet season and respect local residents.
The Next Level Experience Hollywood
Indoor family entertainment center with trampolines, foam pits and obstacle courses — shoot high-energy action, expressive portraits, and colorful interior details. Best visited on weekday mornings or early afternoons to avoid crowds; evenings and weekends host parties and peak activity. Lighting is mixed artificial — expect fluorescent and LED colors. Ask management about photography policy and participant waivers. Street-level parking nearby; accessible entrance. Great for capturing motion, dr
Blue Ocean Aquarium Maintenance
A working aquarium maintenance facility in Hollywood, FL — best for capturing tanks, specialist equipment, and behind-the-scenes aquatic care rather than public exhibits. Likely restricted access: contact staff for permission. Visit weekdays during business hours for staff activity; artificial lighting dominates, so bring fast glass and flash/LEDs. Street parking nearby; expect industrial surroundings rather than tourist crowds.
Fletcher Street Park
Small neighborhood park with playground, tree lines and paths offering candid street-style and family photos. Best at early morning or golden hour for soft light and fewer people; weekdays are quieter. Park appears fenced with street parking; be discreet and aware of occasional litter or loitering. Capture everyday community life and intimate detail shots of play equipment and shaded walkways.
West Hollywood Park
Small community park offering shady lawns, playgrounds, sports courts and neighborhood streetscapes — good for environmental portraits, lifestyle shots and casual urban greenery. Best at golden hour or late afternoon for warm light and long shadows. Free public access, street parking and easy wheelchair access; expect local families and weekend activity. No special permits for casual shooting.
Boxroom Escape Games Hollywood
Boxroom Escape Games Hollywood is a themed indoor attraction on Hollywood Blvd — shoot immersive set details, props, game-era interiors, group reaction portraits and the neon storefront at night. Interior access is by booking; photography may be restricted so request permission. Best shot exterior neon and street context after dusk; inside, weekdays or first morning/afternoon bookings reduce crowds. Street parking and paid lots are nearby; compact, low-light friendly gear helps. Great for story‑