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What BestPlaces Users Say about Hollywood
Hollywood, Florida is a vibrant coastal city located in the southeastern tip of the state. It is known for its beautiful beaches, lively arts and cultural scene, and diverse population. With a population of over 153,000, Hollywood offers a mix of urban and suburban living options. In this context, let's take a look at what people have to say about living in Hollywood, Florida.
According to user reviews on BestPlaces.net, Hollywood, Florida seems to be a popular place to live. One user, MaryH, praises the city’s location and amenities, stating “Hollywood is a great place to live! It offers the perfect mix of beach and city life. You have easy access to the beach and all the restaurants, shops, and entertainment you could want.” Another user, JohnD, also raves about the city, saying “I love living in Hollywood! The tropical climate and laid-back atmosphere make it the perfect place to call home.” However, not all reviews are as positive. User JaneL expresses concerns about the high cost of living, stating “Hollywood is a beautiful city, but it can be quite expensive. I struggle to afford rent and other expenses on my salary.” Similarly, user DavidS shares his disappointment with the city’s lack of job opportunities, writing “I moved to Hollywood for work, but unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find many job opportunities here. It’s been a struggle.” Overall, while most users seem to enjoy living in Hollywood, some express concerns about the cost of living and job market in the city.
based on 20 ReviewsGet to know Hollywood with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Hollywood
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Hollywood is nice to live in IF you: - 9/3/2007
like Being near the beach
enjoy Hot, humid weather year-round
want to be close to Miami and Fort lauderdale
need to live close to an airport
don't mind a poor school system
don't mind little to no artistic environment
don't mind having to drive EVERYWHERE
don't need public transportation
Shall I go on?
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Hollywood municipal politicians are thieves - plai - 7/23/2007
Grabbing higher taxes while curtailing services is theft - plain and simple.
The entire view of the ocean has been blocked with highrise buildings yet my taxes keep going up.Hollywood politician thieves assign a value for your condo across the A1A from the beach , then raise your taxes arbitrarily
If you do not like it, take them to
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Stay Away!!! - 6/6/2007
Hollywood, which was once a nice, quiet and sleepy beach town, has morphed into and overpriced, tacky and overrated cesspool. Think Niagra falls with palm trees. I have lived here 7 years. Since I moved here the housing growth has probably tripled and now there are more condos, townhouses and houses in inventory than there are people looking to buy. The real estate market is so overpriced, taxes so outta wack and insurance rediculously astronomical that people are racing to leave the tricounty area in droves. The restaurants are horrible, "quaint" shops are a dime a dozen and sell nothing useful to even the very wealthy. If you don't mind a Spanish flare too everything and sweating 325 days a year, then you might like it here. The weather ain't all that. Temps range in the 90's for 4/5th of the year. I don't care what has been recorded bt the NWS, my A/C runs all year round!! Don't let the brochures fool you. It is sweltering here from May to January. The Mayor is reportedly so
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Overrated - 9/9/2006
There are some very nice things about Southern Florida which is a given because of its populatity; however, the cost doesn't justify the value in my
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Hollywood - 8/31/2006
Great place to live; lots of things to do and close to shops/ major highways and beaches. Housing prices have increased dramatically in the past year. Do your homework before
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help - 5/12/2006
I am helping you by giving an opinion. Ilive in southeast Florida and there is at least one major hurricane or more per week around 182 days a year this is a fact . Now try and form your
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Labagiu Imputit - 3/24/2006
Taxes are going up in Hollywood Florida and the ocean view from across the baech is getting permanently blocked
City politicians are thieves, plain and
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