If possible, always choose to swim at a lifeguard-protected beach.
Closely supervise children at all times, even if they are not in the water.
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PROHIBITED ON THE BEACH:Smoking cigarettes or filtered tobacco products. Narcotics and marijuana. Large tents, tables or similar structures. Loud music.
The third most dangerous city was Miami Beach with just shy of 1,000 crimes committed per 100,000 people every year. The city also had the second highest number of robberies with a 352.5 average.
No matter where you find yourself in Miami Beach, the Beachwalk is accessible and always nearby. Running the length of the city, the Beachwalk is an approximately nine-mile oceanfront pedestrian promenade designed for joggers, cyclists and anyone who wants to enjoy a scenic seaside stroll.
Trained in everything from CPR to spotting rip currents, lifeguards help ensure the beach is a safe place for locals and visitors alike. In fact, in the history of the Miami Beach ocean rescue team, they've saved more than 300 swimmers and performed more than 350,000 preventative actions.
The safest place to live in Miami is Fisher Island, which has a crime rate that is 97% safer than the Florida average. Fisher Island is a small barrier island community located just south of Miami Beach, and it has a population of only around 400 people.
Coral Gables and Coconut Grove are two of the safest neighborhoods in Miami proper; the beach areas are reasonably safe, especially during the day, but it's best not to venture onto the sands late at night.
The cost of living in Miami is 20% higher than the national average, which isn't too bad if you're coming from high-cost-of-living cities like New York, D.C., and San Francisco. It is a big jump if you're moving locally or from a smaller city.
Crime RatesThe crime rate in Miami is significantly higher than in New York City. According to an index created by BestPlace, New York scored 28.2 out of 100 for violent crime and 24.9 for property crime. In contrast, Miami scored 48.8 for violent crime and 62.7 for property crime.
Miami is a pretty safe place for solo female travelers. It's a fun city – and it's fun for everybody. Cool beaches, nightlife, and vibrant Spanish-infused culture. The most you'll worry about (probably) is what to do with your stuff on the beach when you want to swim.
At South Beach, people can walk to most of the clubs, hotels, and restaurants there. This beach also boasts a higher number of shopping streets, restaurants, and clubs than Miami Beach.
Another potential threat beachgoers should be aware of in Florida is Vibrio vulnificus — rare species of so-called flesh-eating bacteria found in raw shellfish or seawater. The dangerous strain of vibrio bacteria has been linked to five deaths in Florida this year, state health officials said.
However, in Miami Beach, bars close at 5am, and there is even a section of Downtown Miami that is allowed to sell alcohol 24 hours a day. That said, drinking alcohol is not allowed on the beach, or on public streets.