The best beaches in Miami
From the wide sands of South Beach to family coves and quiet barrier islands, a guide to Miami’s best beaches, and the residence that puts one at your door.
South Beach and Mid-Beach
The most famous stretch is South Beach, wide, white and lively, backed by Art Deco hotels and a breezy boardwalk. Just north, Mid-Beach is calmer and more residential, with the same beautiful sand. From a residence at 1 Hotel & Homes you have a private, serviced stretch right outside.
Bal Harbour and Surfside
A short drive north, Surfside and Bal Harbour offer quieter, upscale beaches beside the Bal Harbour Shops, popular with families and anyone wanting a more relaxed day on the sand.
Key Biscayne and the quiet coves
For calm, clear water and a natural setting, Key Biscayne is the local favourite: Crandon Park and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park have gentle, family-friendly beaches under the palms. Matheson Hammock Park, on the mainland, has a calm, man-made atoll pool, ideal for small children.
Beach clubs and day clubs
For a more social day, Miami’s beach and pool clubs pair sand and sun with service, music and food. See our rooftops and beach clubs guide for the best, from serene to full-on party.
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Book Your StayA guide to the best beaches in Miami
Miami’s beaches range from the famous to the secluded. South Beach is the iconic stretch, wide, white and lively; Mid-Beach and Surfside are calmer; Bal Harbour is upscale and quiet; and Key Biscayne, with Crandon Park and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, offers gentle, family-friendly water under the palms. Matheson Hammock Park adds a calm atoll pool for small children. The Atlantic is swimmable all year, warmest from June to October. For the easiest beach days of all, a private residence at 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach, like Miami Only One, comes with a private, serviced stretch of sand and a rooftop pool a floor away.