North of Hollywood, Dania Beach feels more like a hidden gem, meaning you won’t have to fight for a space on the wide, white-sand beach. The Dania Beach Fishing Pier is popular for anglers after sportfish like tarpon and snook, and the beach is one of the few that has dining directly on the water. Quarterdeck Dania Beach Pier serves up classic beach bar fare (fried calamari, smoked mahi dip) and more refined plates you wouldn’t expect on the sand (think sirloin steak and clams in garlic wine butter). Just north of the pier lies Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, a great spot for picnicking, kayaking, and swimming.