With en ever-growing downtown, the charming enclaves like Little Havana, and the bustling Wynwood Arts District, Miami is truly a multi-faceted city. One of the main attractions of Miami are the wide, natural, sparkling beaches.
Each neighbourhood has a beach and all are different from each there, there are beaches where you can relax, one where you can play fetch with your pooch, or tanning in the nude, you got everything.
There dozens of designated public parks that stretch along the shore and all feature all kinds of facilities including restrooms, picnic areas, and on-site grills.
So let’s have a look at the best beaches in Miami:
2.Mid-Beach, Miami Beach
An undeveloped mile-long beach on the southern tip of Key Biscayne where you will enjoy a relaxing walk or a maybe a nap. From the extensive network of trails you will enjoy a super view of the Miami skyline. Considered also one of the top beaches in the country.
Who it’s best for: If you are looking to enjoy nature you would love this beach. Also suitable for Families and couples.
What to do: the best way to explore this part of South Florida is renting a bike. You also spot the collection of historic homes that appear to float atop Biscayne Bay.
Bal Harbour Beach is considered the poshest neighbourhood in Miami and home to big names in hospitality such as the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort. When you visit Bal Harbour expect to see plenty of designer bikinis and gold jewellery along the beachfront.
Who it’s best for: Fashionistas or trendsetters looking to showcase their last beachwear and enjoy the waterfront lifestyle.
Shopping: Bal Harbour Shops, an open-air mall with the likes of Chanel, Alexander McQueen, and The Webster.
Sunny Isles Beach is a two-mile swathe of Miami Beach and it is very quiet compared to its neighbours. This beach is lined with residential condos.
Who it’s best for: Families and couples who want a beautiful beach
6. 12th Street Beach, South Beach
A sea of Speedo-clad, sculpted bods, marked by rainbow flags near the 12th Street lifeguard stations. If you are looking the best beach in Miami where to show off your CrossFit results, this is the beach.
Where to drink: Alternate between 12th Street Beach and day drinking at Palace Bar, a gay institution on the beach for 31 years that’s located on Ocean Drive between 10th and 11th Streets.
With a soothing, nature-inspired design, Miami Beach’s largest rooftop swimming pool, and oversized guest rooms, the 1 Hotel South Beach offers everything you’d want from an upscale, tropical resort. Things get even better by the beach: The hotel lays claim to 600 feet of linear beachfront, where it houses full beachfront services for guests as well as the new, Tulum-inspired 1 Beach Club.
Who it’s best for: Those looking for rest and relaxation in an eco-conscious setting
Where to eat and drink: the rooftop Watr lounge, farm-to-table Habitat restaurant, and a new open-air, sea-to-table Wave restaurant and lounge at the 1 Beach Club.
Between Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Beach, Haulover is a clothing-optional beach surrounded by undeveloped parklands. In fact, it is Florida’s oldest officially recognized public nude beach.
What to bring: Make sure to pack your own gear, including picnic foods and beverages.
Within the Haulover Naturist Beach there is a 1.4 miles of beachfront, between lifeguard houses 2 and 3, four-legged friends can roam off-leash and run, roll, play fetch, and go for a dip in the Atlantic Ocean. Also, thanks to the current of the Haulover Inlet, this particular beach sees some of Miami’s more impressive swells, ideal for light surfing and bodyboarding.
Who it’s best for: Dog-lovers and beginner surfers
Florida’s largest urban park reveals a glimpse of old Miami with a natural mix of a tidal mangroves, small islands, and sandbars, all strewn throughout Biscayne Bay. Kayak under a mangrove canopy to reach Sandspur Island and claim your own small stretch of beach under the palm trees. Enjoy a walk, drive, or paddle to Oleta’s shallow beach cove, a great depth for wading and for young children to splash around.
Who it’s best for: Kayakers, adventure-seekers, and families who want more than an ordinary beach experience
