13 Best Beaches in Miami
Last Updated on October 19, 2022 by Boatsetter Team
Miami beaches are a worldwide vacation destination. Miami spans 50 miles up and down Florida’s east coast. That’s a whole lot of Miami to cover. Whether you’re unfamiliar or familiar with the area, its always good to have an insider to point you in the right direction here.
Luckily, Boatsetter is a well-known name in Fort Lauderdale, and especially Miami. Keep reading for 13 beaches you’ve got to see in Miami:
- Crandon Park Beach
- Haulover Park Beach
- Miami Beach
- South Beach
- Lummus Park Beach
- Sunny Isles Beach
- Virginia Key Beach
- Bal Harbour Beach
- Matheson Hammock Park Beach
- Key Biscayne
- Golden Beach
- Hobie Beach
- Surfside Beach
1. Crandon Park Beach
Crandon Park is an urban park located on Key Biscayne. Miami parks are generally known for being well-maintained and imaginative. Crandon Park is ideal for families, especially with small kids, as it has a number of picnic areas, playgrounds, and of course a calm beach.
The water here is usually calm and clear, making it ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking. You’ll have 800 acres of white sand and palm trees here too. Other features of this beach include a golf course, tennis courts, and a marina.
2. Haulover Park Beach
Haulover Park is a beachfront park located on Collins Avenue, and it’s one of Miami’s most popular. Right on Collins Ave are plenty of restaurants and well-known stores. It’s probably best to keep the kiddos at home as certain sections are reserved for those who want to sunbathe in the nude. Other features here include showers, a bathhouse, a golf course, and tennis courts.
3. Miami Beach
Miami Beach is the beach area connected to the iconic Fontainebleau. Of course, people around the globe flock to it so get ready to see a diverse beach crowd. This beach shares the coast with others you’ll read about in this post. It also has renowned restaurants, hotels, and clubs nearby.
4. South Beach
South Beach is known for its Art Deco architecture, trendy shops, and lively nightlife scene. This beach shares the coast with Miami Beach but offers boaters, beachgoers, and travelers more Miami stuff to do like seeing the 10th Street Light Tower. You’ve also got to take a picture in front of the Beacon South Beach Motel, in Scarface (1983), or in front of Gianni Versace’s house while here.
5. Lummus Park Beach
Lummus Park is a beachfront urban park near South Beach. Some come to get gorgeously tan, while others like to soak in the inspiration from the bodybuilders working out in the muscle zone. There are also a number of athletes breaking a sweat here on the sand volleyball courts. This particular area is also known for maintaining sea turtle eggs during their season.
6. Sunny Isles Beach
Sunny Isles Beach is located just north of Miami Beach and is known for having tall condominiums and luxury resorts neighboring the beach. That said, Sunny Isles is very well-maintained. It’s also mostly privatized and largely uncrowded. While many others cannot, you will enjoy this nice beach because you’ll be on a boat!
7. Virginia Key Beach
Virginia Key Beach is an island just a few minutes away from downtown Miami. Located in the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, you will be surrounded by a beach. Parts of Virginia Key Beach are more secluded while others might be peopled. You have a whole island to pick what kind of boat-to-beach experience you are craving.
8. Bal Harbour Beach
Bal Harbour Beach is located just north of Miami Beach and is known for upscale living. It’s located in one of Miami’s most prestigious neighborhoods and the Bal Harbour Shops which contain high-end boutiques such as Chanel, Prada, and Gucci.
You will likely see the famous Ritz-Carlton building as you pass through the waters of Bal Harbour Beach. Don’t forget to wave ta-ta as you make your way onward.
9. Matheson Hammock Park Beach
Matheson Hammock Park is just south of the Spanish colonial city of Coral Gables. This beach is guarded by gorgeous tropical hammocks and mangroves providing your eyes with natural beauty to admire. Prepare for a relaxing day. Come to this park to experience an Old Florida. Other features of this park include a marina, restaurants, and a playground.
10. Key Biscayne
Key Biscayne is an island located just off the coast of Miami. The island is home to a great recreational park called the Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, where you catch glimpses of the historic 1825 Cape Florida Lighthouse.
11. Golden Beach
Golden Beach is located just north of Miami Beach on A1A. It is one of the wealthiest, private, elite neighborhoods in South Florida. It has been the home of international celebrities throughout the years such as Paul Newman, Ricky Martin, Eric Clapton, Tommy Hilfiger, and Bill Gates. You can not come ashore here but you may cruise along the shoreline and take in the view of super wealth.
12. Hobie Beach
Hobie Beach is located on Virginia Key and is known for its windsurfing. Achor in the shallow waters and set up your equipment. Relax — at Hobie Beach you should feel like you’re on our own private beach. Other features of this beach include showers and changing rooms.
13. Surfside Beach
Surfside Beach is located just south of Bal Harbour Beach and is known for its family-friendly atmosphere. The beach here is wide and sandy. Its mile-long stretch of beach has a paved walking and bike path, which separates it from the road.
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