Hallandale Beach is conveniently located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, next to Aventura with access to the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood and Miami International airports, Port Everglades, Port of Miami, and I-95. To prospective residents, the City of Hallandale Beach provides a choice of housing, modest or luxurious, in quiet, landscaped neighborhoods. It also offers condominium and rental apartments on the Atlantic Ocean.

Residents can enjoy beautiful beaches, exciting pari-mutual wagering, and comfortable hotels. Two of South Florida premiere race tracks are located in Hallandale Beach. Gulf stream Park, home of the world-class thoroughbred horse racing , and the Hollywood Greyhound Track, which features exciting dog racing action six months a year. Hallandale Beach offers a wide choice of sporting activities year round including tennis, golf, swimming, boating, and salt water fishing. Evenings offer a choice of fine or casual dining and night club entertainment for all ages from ballroom dancing to rock n roll.

Shopping is as easy as walking out the door in Hallandale Beach. Merchandise of every kind can be found in shopping centers, individual boutiques and malls, conveniently located throughout the city. The Diplomat Mall and Fashion Row are local popular shopping areas in the center of major shopping districts in surrounding cities. You can also find the Hallandale Beach Symphonic Pops Orchestra , which performs several concerts every year, and the Cultural Community Center, which brings even more cultural and entertainment events to Hallandale Beach. The Hallandale Beach Cultural Community Center is a state-of-the-art cultural community center that offers programs for the performing and visual arts, as well as entertainment and social events.

Hallandale Beach is often referred to as the "Wallstreet of the South." East Hallandale Beach Boulevard has more financial institutions in one mile than any other street within Broward County. Recognizing this, the City has designated the Boulevard a Financial District east of Federal Highway.