Beaches in Miami

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The 12th Street Beach has everything you'd look for in one of Miami's best beaches: clean, soft sand; cerulean waves; a boardwalk; lifeguards; and many nearby shops and restaurants. What makes this section of beach different, is its most popular clientele. At this beachy haven for the LGBTQ+ crowd, you'll find inclusivity at its best.

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Technically located just outside Miami, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park sits on the southern edge of Key Biscayne and is one of the most popular beaches near Miami. Getting here is easy: it's only a few minutes' drive from downtown, across the Key Biscayne Bridge.

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Dog lovers unite! Hobie Beach is one of the best dog-friendly beaches in Miami. It's also a hot spot for water sports enthusiasts. From surfing to jet skiing to boating to windsurfing, there's a bevy of sports on offer at this exciting locale. In fact, it's also known locally as Windsurfer Beach in honor of the fast-paced fun you can have on the water. Not enough action for you? No worries. You can even rent a catamaran and schedule a lesson to learn how to sail it.

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North Beach is SoBe's quieter, more reserved yet widely beautiful sibling. Located to the north of its more popular counterpart (obviously), North Beach also features a boardwalk frequented by runners, rollerbladers, bikers, and dog walkers. It, too, offers great people-watching opportunities.

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It's easy to forget you're in Miami when traipsing through the over 1,000 acres that make up Oleta River State Park. The largest urban park in Florida, this nirvana sits on Biscayne Bay and offers a multitude of secluded beaches to enjoy. It's become a haven for big city folk looking for a little peace and tranquility.

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Who wouldn't want to visit a beach named Sunny Isles? It's clean; the water is the most inviting shade of turquoise; and its long, beautiful pier (The Newport Fishing Pier) is a wonderful spot to cast a line.

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Bet you've never seen a round beach before! Matheson Hammock Park boasts just that. Golden sand surrounds a man-made atoll pool. Similar to a sandbar, the pool is surrounded by a ring-shaped coral reef, which allows the water from Biscayne Bay to enter and exit with the tide.

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A mile-long stretch of sand greets visitors to this tempting refuge just north of North Beach. One of its best features is the paved walking and bike path, which separates the sand from the nearby roads and buildings.

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Visiting South Pointe Park Pier is one of the best things to do in Miami beach. Perhaps the greenest of the area's strands, this lush spot boasts 17 acres of a natural wonderland begging to be explored.

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Dog lovers and families abound at this famous beach in Miami. Backed by picturesque rolling dunes, Haulover Beach Park lies between Sunny Isles and Bal Harbour. It's sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway.

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At first glance, the 21st to 45th Street Beach isn't all that impressive. Yes, it has clean, soft sand. Yes, it's fronted by translucent azure water. And yes, it boasts a sweet fishing pier, but you won't find the snack shops, concession stands, or lifeguard huts that pepper South Beach.

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If you're looking for a beautiful escape from overcrowded South Beach, you'll find it at Crandon Park. Boasting over 800 acres, this quiet, laid-back, and photo-worthy gem runs into Key Biscayne. To get here, you'll have to cross the Rickenbacker Causeway, which connects this majestic spot to the mainland.