 You
can't even say "Miami" without adding "beach" on the end. Thanks to
the warm waters of the Gulfstream, swimming is possible all
year-round at Miami Beach. Besides the beaches in front of many of
the hotels and vacation rentals in Miami and Miami Beach, Miami-Dade
operates several public beaches that are often voted among the top
10 in the world.Crandon Park Beach
4000 Crandon Boulevard
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
305-361-7385 or 305-361-5421
The beach is more than two miles long and great for walking and
jogging. Swimmers are protected from the heavy surf at Crandon Park
Beach by a large offshore sandbar. The shoreline varies sloping from
6 to 12 feet depending on tides.
- parking for over 3,000 vehicles
- multiple picnic areas with tables and
grills
- lifeguards
Haulover Park Beach
10800 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33154
305-944-3040
 Haulover Park Beach is a more open beach that lies
between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. The beach
is known as a surfing spot as well as for swimming. Across from the
beach is a marina, restaurant, tennis court and a 9 hole golf
course.
- lifeguards
- concessions
- shaded picnic areas
Matheson Hammock Park Beach
9610 Old Cutler Road
Miami, Florida 33156
305-665-5475
Matheson Hammock Park overlooks Biscayne Bay
and features a man-made atoll pool that is flushed by the tidal
action of Biscayne Bay. The park also features a lake bordered by a
large coral rock picnic pavilion as well as smaller pavilions with
charcoal grills, picnic tables and benches.
- nature trails and bike trails
- full service marina
- restaurant
 Homestead Bayfront Park Beach
9698 SW North Canal Drive
Homestead, Florida 33090
305-230-3033
Fishing in designated areas and along the
canal and bay areas for barracuda,
snapper, mullet and sea bass. |
