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Hallandale Beach, FL

Hallandale Beach (formerly known simply as Hallandale) is a city in southern Broward County, Florida, United States. The city is named after Luther Halland, the son of a Swedish worker for Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railroad. It is also part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 41,217.

The city is known as the home of Gulfstream Park (horse racing and casino) and Big Easy Casino, a greyhound racing track that hosts the World Classic. The area surrounding those two major places created a sizable downtown financial district, with offices for several banks and brokerage houses, plus many restaurants. Together with neighboring Hollywood, Florida, it is a popular center for snowbird tourists and migrants from the Canadian province of Québec, for whom it is called "Canada's southernmost city" or the "southernmost Canadian city".

Hallandale Beach is located at 25°59′12″N 80°08′46″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.55 square miles (12 km²). 4.21 square miles (11 km²) of it is land and .34 square miles (1 km²) of it (7.47%) is water.

Hollywood is located north of Hallandale Beach, Aventura in Miami-Dade County is south of the city, the Atlantic Ocean is to the east, and Pembroke Park is to the west. Although it appears from a map that a small portion of the Golden Isles neighborhood extends into Miami-Dade County, this land was actually transferred to Broward County, and annexed to Hallandale Beach in 1978.

Hallandale was incorporated on May 11, 1927, the eighth municipality in Broward County. By that time, a thriving community of 1,500 residents, with electricity and street lights, was in place. In 1947, the Town of Hallandale was reincorporated as the City of Hallandale, allowing it to expand its borders through annexation of nearby unincorporated land lying adjacent to the Atlantic shore. On August 27, 1999, the city officially changed its name to Hallandale Beach.

The city strongly emphasizes health and wellness, providing residents with access to quality healthcare services. Hallandale Beach is equipped with modern medical facilities, ensuring comprehensive healthcare for the community. Massage Envy offers a variety of massage services including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and more. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa provides massage therapy services such as hot stone massage, couples massage, aromatherapy massage, and prenatal massage. Elements Massage specializes in custom massages tailored to individual needs, focusing on therapeutic techniques to address specific issues like pain relief or stress reduction. The Spa at Naples Grande provides a peaceful atmosphere with services like massages, facials, and body wraps, along with a private outdoor meditation lounge. Acqualina Spa by ESPA focuses on holistic wellness with treatments inspired by European traditions and natural ingredients. Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Orlando offers a range of services including massages, facials, and body treatments in a serene Italian-themed setting.

Top sites in Hallandale Beach, FL are The Village at Gulfstream Park, Gulfstream Park Racing, Aventura Mall, and Carousel Club.

Population: 42,385 (2023). ZIP code: 33009. Area codes: 954, 754. Elevation: 6 ft (2 m). Area: 4.61 sq mi (11.95 km²).

FAQs

Is Hallandale Beach, FL a nice area?

Hallandale Beach is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale with a population of 41,102. Hallandale Beach is in Broward County. Living in Hallandale Beach offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hallandale Beach, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Hallandale Beach and residents tend to be liberal.

Is Hallandale Beach, FL expensive to live in?

Hallandale Beach is part of the Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Sunrise Metro Div. metro area, which is ranked 34 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Hallandale Beach is estimated to be 117.8% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services.

Is Hallandale Beach, FL closer to Miami or Fort Lauderdale?

Offering quintessential Florida charm in the heart of the bustling Miami Metropolitan Area, the city is a 20-minute drive north of Fort Lauderdale and a half-hour drive from Downtown Miami. Hallandale Beach has a total area of 4.55 square miles, of which 4.21 square miles is land and .34 square miles is water. At its north is Hollywood, Miami-Dade County's Aventura to its south, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and Pembroke Park to its west.

Sources

City of Hallandale Beach

Wikipedia

Niche

flyhomes

All in Miami

Massage Envy

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Elements Massage

The Spa at Naples Grande

Acqualina Spa by ESPA

Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

The Village at Gulfstream Park

Gulfstream Park Racing

Aventura Mall

Carousel Club

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