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North Miami-Dade Beaches
Haulover Park Beach
10800 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33154-1006
305-947-3525
This mile and a half of white sand, nestled between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean with dunes, shade and picnic facilities, "draws people from all walks of life ... and a variety of other countries," according to the park Web site. Why? Probably because the north end is the only legal nude beach in Miami-Dade County. Directions: Take I-95 to exit 13, then head east for six miles to Collins Avenue. Turn left on Collins and go over the bridge to the park. Call 786-336-6990 for the beach safety patrol and beach conditions.
Facilities: Restrooms, showers, picnic facilities and grills. Across from the beach, Haulover Park has a full-service marina, boat ramp, sport-fishing tour boats, dive shop, restaurant, tennis courts, family nine-hole golf course, sundries shop and kite shops, as well as shops that provide beach rental equipment such as kayaks and chairs. Surf chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis, but it helps to call ahead.
Lifeguards: On duty from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Rules: No glass containers, no cooking, no pets.
Attractions
Beach Shade available, Alcohol allowed, Partial nudity allowed, Gay/lesbian, Boardwalk/sidewalk, Lifeguard
Beach-facilities Changing rooms, Showering
Beach-food Concessions, Restaurants nearby
Beach-rental equipment Chairs, Bicycles, Other
Beach-swimming conditions Shallow for a while
Beach-width Lots of room on beach
Boat Accessible Yes
Fishing Surf fishing
Parking Street parking possible, Pay lot, $4 per car or motorcycle, $6 for RVs and buses, $10 for large trucks
Recreation Activity Beaches, Bike, Boat, Fishing, Golf, Jet Ski, Kayaking, Parks, Run, Sailing, Swimming
Wheelchair Access Yes
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Sunny Isles Beach
Collins Ave. between 157th and 193rd streets
Sunny Isles, FL 33160
305-947-0606
The well-maintained white sand beach goes from one end of Sunny Isles to the other. A picturesque boardwalk leads from the pavilion to the beach. Farther south, the historic Newport Pier is at 163rd Street and Collins Avenue, open 24 hours a day for fishing and sightseeing. Newport Pier: 305-949-1300, ext. 5.
Facilities: Ocean Front Park, at 174th Street, features a park pavilion with restrooms, vending machines, outdoor shower, playground, picnic tables, a beach volleyball court and an open grassy area. Beach chairs and Jet Ski rentals at Turnberry Hotel. Restrooms and showers also at the pier, which also has rods, tackle and live and frozen bait.
Lifeguards: On duty from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Rules: No glass containers, fires, dogs, firearms, explosives or alcohol.
Attractions
Beach Shade available, Boardwalk/sidewalk, Great for kids, Lifeguard
Beach-facilities Showering
Beach-food Restaurants nearby
Beach-rental equipment Chairs, Shaded chairs
Beach-swimming conditions Shallow for a while
Beach-width Lots of room on beach
Fishing Pier fishing
Parking Yes
Pets Allowed No
Recreation Activity Beaches, Bike, Canoeing, Jet Ski, Kayaking, Run, Sailboarding, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Swimming, Volleyball, Walk, Snorkeling, Picnic
Water Sports Jet Ski
Wheelchair Access Yes
Important: Hours, prices and other information can change frequently. Please call ahead to confirm information.
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Bal Harbour Beach
9701 Collins Ave.
Bal Harbour, FL 33154-2203
305-866-4633
Wide, clean beach with dunes extends eight-tenths of a mile south from Haulover Inlet. Set among resort hotels, the beach is mostly private except for the two public access points, and offers a scenic walking path and a jetty for fishing and sightseeing. The area near the jetty is a favorite of surfers. Public access to the beach at 96th Street and Collins Avenue, and at 102nd Street and Collins, next to the Haulover Inlet.
Facilities: None. Hotel restaurants are nearby for a snack or drink.
Lifeguards: None.
Rules: No bicycles, alcohol, pets, tents, fires or barbecuing.
Attractions
Beach Boardwalk/sidewalk
Beach-food Restaurants nearby
Beach-swimming conditions Shallow for a while
Beach-width Lots of room on beach
Fishing Surf fishing
Parking Pay lot
Recreation Activity Beaches, Fishing, Run, Swimming, Walk
Important: Hours, prices and other information can change frequently. Please call ahead to confirm information.
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North Shore Open Space Park/Beach
7929 Atlantic Way
Miami Beach, FL 33141-1614
305-673-7720
Bordered by sea grapes, coconut trees and dunes planted with sea oats, the natural-looking beach runs from 79th to 87th streets along Collins Avenue, with a park on one side, then dunes and the long, flat beach.
Facilities: Restrooms, picnic tables, grills, showers, nature trail, bike path, exercise trail. The park is open from sunrise to sunset.
Lifeguards: On duty daily.
Rules: No glass containers, no alcohol; dogs allowed on a leash only in the park, not on the beach.
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Attractions
Beach Shade available, Boardwalk/sidewalk, Great for kids, Lifeguard, Pets allowed
Beach-facilities Changing rooms, Showering
Beach-swimming conditions Shallow for a while
Beach-width Lots of room on beach
Parking Pay lot
Recreation Activity Beaches, Bike, Parks, Run, Swimming, Walk, Picnic
Wheelchair Access Surfchairs available
Important: Hours, prices and other information can change frequently. Please call ahead to confirm information
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North Miami Beach
1001 Ocean Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139-5080
305-673-7730
Miami Beach has 7.1 miles of beach along its coast, which hotels edging the sidewalk. North beach is the largest stretch of beach with a very active boardwalk that spans the length of the beach. This is a great beach for families, although parents should be aware that some women may be topless. The surf is shallow, the sand is fine and lifeguards are on duty. There are concession stands at the south end of the beach, and you can rent chairs, jet skis and shaded chairs.
Attractions
Beach Shade available, Partial nudity allowed, Boardwalk/sidewalk, Great for kids, Lifeguard, Pets allowed
Beach-facilities Changing rooms, Showering
Beach-food Concessions
Beach-rental equipment Chairs, Shaded chairs, Other
Beach-swimming conditions Shallow for a while
Beach-width Lots of room on beach
Fishing Surf fishing
Parking Pay lot, There are metered lots just a short walk from the beach.
Pets Allowed Oddly enough, there are no dogs allowed on the beach but they do allow diapered primates on the beach.
Recreation Activity Beaches, Bike, Fishing, Inline Skating, Jet Ski, Roller Skating, Run, Sailboarding, Swimming, Walk, Snorkeling
Wheelchair Access Yes
Important: Hours, prices and other information can change frequently. Please call ahead to confirm information.
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South Beach
Collins Ave. and Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Collins Ave. and Washington Ave.
305-673-7730
This beach is probably one of the most famous beaches in the country, as much for the art deco buildings that boarder the beach as for the partial nudity that's allowed there.
The beach is great for swimming and very wide and clean for the amount of people that frequent it year-round. Lifeguards are on duty, but there are no restrooms. If you feel like being active, you can rent parasailing equipment, kayaks, canoes, bikes or windsurf boards, as well as umbrellas and chairs. The hotels and buildings along the beach provide shade in the afternoon.
But the real action is along the sidewalk that stretches approximately two miles along A1A (also known as Collins Ave.), from 1st St. to 23rd St.
Although some people think of South Beach as dangerous, police patrol the area both day and night, and parents can take their children to the play area.
Attractions
Beach Shade available, Alcohol allowed, Partial nudity allowed, Boardwalk/sidewalk, Great for kids, Lifeguard, Pets allowed
Beach-facilities Showering
Beach-food Restaurants nearby
Beach-rental equipment Chairs, Bicycles, Other
Beach-swimming conditions Shallow for a while
Beach-width Lots of room on beach
Fishing Surf fishing
Parking Pay lot, There are metered lots both near and far from the beach.
Pets Allowed Pets are only allowed along the back beach not near the water line and must me on a leash. Owners must have pooper scoopers or equivalent.
Recreation Activity Beaches, Bike, Canoeing, Fishing, Inline Skating, Jet Ski, Kayaking, Roller Skating, Run, Sailboarding, Sailing, Swimming, Walk, Other, Snorkeling, Picnic
Wheelchair Access Yes
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