Close your eyes and picture Greater Miami & Miami Beach. What do you see? Chances are, it’s sunshine and a beautiful beach. The warm turquoise waters, soft sand and gentle breezes attract visitors from around the globe.
South Beach, which sits at the southern tip of the barrier island of Miami Beach, has been celebrated in film and on television. Stretching just over two miles north from South Pointe Park, the broad swath of white sand with colorful lifeguard stands is bordered by an iconic cityscape of Art Deco architecture and boutique hotels.
Farther north, the quieter beaches of the Mid Beach and North Beach neighborhoods have a distinctly low-key vibe, offering plenty of space to spread your beach towels and gear.
Heading farther north, you can swim and sunbathe at the pristine, mile-long Surfside Beach
and upscale Bal Harbour. Nothing needs to come between you and the sun at Haulover Park Beach, Florida’s oldest officially recognized nude beach. Sunny Isles Beach is famous for its Newport Fishing Pier.
Key Biscayne’s Crandon Park Beach, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park and Historic Virginia Key Beach Park have calm, shallow waters and are popular with families.
Matheson Hammock Park Beach in Coral Gables is a favorite for parents with young children because its man-made atoll pool is safe for swimmers of all ages.
Miami’s dog beaches – including North Beach Oceanside Park and breezy Hobie Island Beach Park, which is set along the Rickenbacker Causeway – welcome surf-seeking pups.
Whether you’re looking for solitude on a secluded stretch or people-watching on a trendy strip, Miami offers the perfect beach for every traveler. When you’re in Miami, every day can be a beach day.
