Is Hollywood Lakes safe?
Hollywood, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hollywood Lakes as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hollywood Lakes
“Go. Hollywood Lakes is an affluent, historic, and quiet waterfront neighborhood that ranks among the safest residential sections of Hollywood. Visitors can comfortably stroll the scenic lakefront loops, though standard awareness is advisable along the outer perimeter corridors near Federal Highway.”
About the area
Hollywood Lakes is an established, scenic enclave centered around two artificial lakes (North Lake and South Lake) situated between Downtown Hollywood and the Atlantic coast. Characterized by wide tree-lined streets, mid-century and Mediterranean revival architecture, and water views, it serves as a peaceful retreat just minutes from the beach.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Waterfront Views
- Quiet Residential
- Affluent
Walking and biking in Hollywood Lakes
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 68/100
The neighborhood's flat, wide residential roadways provide easy cycling connections directly east to the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk and west to Downtown Hollywood.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent crime rates compared to citywide and national benchmarks
- High median household incomes and strong homeownership rates over 75%
- Scenic lakefront paths ideal for daylight jogging and recreation
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins along neighborhood edges
- Susceptible to localized street flooding during extreme king tides and heavy tropical rains
- Perimeter bordering US-1 experiences heavier commercial traffic and pedestrian congestion
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential streets of Hollywood Lakes, though minor panhandling may occasionally be observed near commercial plazas along the US-1 corridor.
What Hollywood Lakes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs, jogging, and cycling around the lakes in broad daylight.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with very low traffic and excellent visibility on neighborhood streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and pleasant with ambient residential lighting, feeling very secure for an evening walk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal activity; remains generally safe, though standard precautions against car tampering apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes like Route 1 and Route 4 along the edges on US-1 (Federal Hwy) and Hollywood Blvd, while the Hollywood Tri-Rail station is about 2.5 miles west.
Residential street parking is readily available and mostly unrestricted, though visitors should observe posted parking signs and lake park regulations.
Things to do in Hollywood Lakes
- Stroll or jog around the scenic perimeter paths of North Lake and South Lake
- Picnic or enjoy waterfront park benches at South Lake Park
- Admire the preserved 1920s Mediterranean Revival and Mid-Century architecture throughout the historic district
Local favorites
- The Greek Islands Taverna (nearby on Ocean Dr) · Greek Restaurant · 4.6★ (3200)Renowned neighborhood-adjacent dining spot offering classic Greek staples and fresh seafood.
- GG's Waterfront · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (3850)Upscale dockside dining venue along the Intracoastal just east of the lakes.
- Hollywood Bagels & Deli · Deli & Bakery · 4.5★ (890)Popular local morning spot offering authentic boiled bagels and breakfast sandwiches.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.