Things to do in Hollywood, FL

[indy71]

RCL has a shore excursion which drops you in Hollywood, and then takes you to the airport about 4 hours later. Does this sound like a fun thing to do? I'm assuming there's enough to do there to keep you busy for 4 hours. What things would you recommend? Thanks, Karen

[jtdlmc]

We are staying in Hollywood pre-cruise for 3 days. We plan to rent a car and use Hollywood as our base to visit Miami and the Everglades but one thing I'm really excited about is going to eat at Sonny's Famous Steak Hogies. It is a restaurant I saw on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The food looked absolutely awesome. You could check out http://www.visithollywoodfl.org for other things to do in the area.

[FLAHAM]

We are staying in Hollywood pre-cruise for 3 days. We plan to rent a car and use Hollywood as our base to visit Miami and the Everglades but one thing I'm really excited about is going to eat at Sonny's Famous Steak Hogies. It is a restaurant I saw on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The food looked absolutely awesome. You could check out http://www.visithollywoodfl.org for other things to do in the area.

 

Good old Guy Fieri

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/14/dining/reviews/restaurant-review-guys-american-kitchen-bar-in-times-square.html?ref=dining

[brunello22]

RCL has a shore excursion which drops you in Hollywood, and then takes you to the airport about 4 hours later. Does this sound like a fun thing to do? I'm assuming there's enough to do there to keep you busy for 4 hours. What things would you recommend? Thanks, Karen

 

Here is some information about the Hollywood Broadwalk:

 

http://www.visithollywoodfl.org/hollywoodbeachbroadwalk.aspx

 

You can run, walk, rent bikes, eat, drink, etc.

[bills blasters]

We have stayed on the Hollywood Broadwalk a couple times. There is a lot to see and do along the walk. Other than that, not sure what else you would do in Hollywood without a car. The beach is very nice there, and there are many eating places all along the broadwalk.

Claudia

[ragtiki2004]

Check out Le Tub, one of my favorite burger joints. Bob:)

[eandj]

Where do they drop you off? The broadwalk?

[JamesEM]

Does anyone know where the Water Taxi stop is?

[Keith1010]

Here is information on the Water Taxi in Hollywood, Florida.

 

http://www.watertaxi.com/watertaxi/hollywood/

 

Keith

[indy71]

Where do they drop you off? The broadwalk?

 

They drop you at the Cruise Guest Hospitality Center at the boardwalk. Thanks, everyone, for your input!

[Putterdude]

You can easily spend 4 hours on the boardwalk, walking, people watching, sun bathing, eating and shopping. We have spent many hours on the boardwalk both during the day and evenings.

[eandj]

Depending on the weather, yes, you could just stroll the broadwalk and enjoy lunch there. Biking is fun and you can rent a bike from automated stands or by shops. I guess I'd decide on whether to do the excursion depending on cost and time of your flight. If it's more than $40 per person, you can do it by cab ( not per person) and stay as long as you want for less. (You'd need to send your bags ahead if your ship allows.) You'll be back at the airport around 12:30-1:00 if you do the excursion. If your flight is in the evening, you might even consider a car rental.

[Florissouri]

You could look at dead fish on the wall of the Fishing Hall of Fame then walk next door to Bass Pro Shop.

[indy71]

Depending on the weather, yes, you could just stroll the broadwalk and enjoy lunch there. Biking is fun and you can rent a bike from automated stands or by shops. I guess I'd decide on whether to do the excursion depending on cost and time of your flight. If it's more than $40 per person, you can do it by cab ( not per person) and stay as long as you want for less. (You'd need to send your bags ahead if your ship allows.) You'll be back at the airport around 12:30-1:00 if you do the excursion. If your flight is in the evening, you might even consider a car rental.

 

Actually, there are a couple of things I like about this excursion. One is that it doesn't leave the boardwalk for the airport until 2 pm (and we're flying from Miami so we'll be getting there a little early for the 6 p.m. flight, but not terribly so). And it costs exactly $40 per person, so that seems pretty good, considering that it includes transportation to Miami. Plus they are storing our luggage for us. I think with some of these excellent suggestions of things to do, it might work out pretty good.

[eandj]

Actually, there are a couple of things I like about this excursion. One is that it doesn't leave the boardwalk for the airport until 2 pm (and we're flying from Miami so we'll be getting there a little early for the 6 p.m. flight, but not terribly so). And it costs exactly $40 per person, so that seems pretty good, considering that it includes transportation to Miami. Plus they are storing our luggage for us. I think with some of these excellent suggestions of things to do, it might work out pretty good.

 

 

With these details, yes, it's a decent choice. If they do let you stay on the beach until 2, that's pretty good. You are paying extra for the convenience of not having to plan anything yourself.;) Have fun!!

[jefa]

I stayed on The Boardwalk for a couple of days precruise at the beginning of this year and loved it! I agree with ragtiki2004, Le Tub is fantastic, being a Brit I had never eaten such an amazing burger :)

 

I would happily have gone back to Hollywood postcruise - enjoy your excursion there.