What beach is better in Miami?

Surfside Beach is best known for its upscale resorts and pristine sandy shores. Located between Bal Harbor and North Beach, this small stretch of sand is a local favorite for a relaxed day in the sun. It's one of the less crowded beaches near Miami.



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Crandon Park Beach has the clearest water among all beaches in Miami.

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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.

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13 Best Beaches in Miami With Turquoise Waters and Stunning White Sand
  • 01 of 13. Crandon Park Beach. ...
  • 02 of 13. Lummus Park. ...
  • 03 of 13. Hobie Beach. ...
  • 04 of 13. South Pointe Beach. ...
  • 05 of 13. Samson Oceanfront Park. ...
  • 06 of 13. Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. ...
  • 07 of 13. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. ...
  • 08 of 13. Hollywood Beach.


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Stars love to while away the day on South Beach for the quintessential Miami beach experience. The beach is on Ocean Drive, across the street from many famous nightclubs.

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North Beach is the quieter and more relaxed of the three beaches in Miami. Here you'll find plenty of space to sunbathe, build sandcastles, or just enjoy the sound of the waves crashing against the shore.

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The 20 best clear-water beaches in Florida are:
  • St. Andrews State Park, Panama City Beach.
  • Bean Point Beach, Anna Maria Island.
  • Inlet Beach, South Walton.
  • Clearwater Beach, Clearwater.
  • Destin Beach, Emerald Coast.
  • Smathers Beach, Key West.
  • Navarre Beach, Florida Gulf Coast.
  • Blue Mountain Beach, Santa Rosa Beach.


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10 Best Beaches in Florida
  • Fort Zachary Taylor State Park.
  • Sanibel Island.
  • South Beach.
  • Grayton Beach State Park, South Walton.
  • Siesta Beach.
  • Pensacola Beach.
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach.
  • Caladesi Island State Park.


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North Beach The beach here is classic Miami: huge swathes of smooth, white sand, glistening blue waves, and little grass-covered dunes. North Beach is a recreational beach. The North Beach Oceanside Park, the Normandy Shores Golf Club, and the North Beach Bandshell are all world-class destinations in the safe sea.

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South Beach is the stereotype that we all think of when we picture Miami: an image of a thousand films and TV series, of vice and gym-toned bodies with the infinite blue of the sea as a backdrop. South Beach is so popular for its energy, nightlife and lifestyle.

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12 Of The Best Places To Spot Celebrities In Miami
  • Cecconi's. 4385 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140. ...
  • Fontainebleau. 4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140. ...
  • Palm Island and Star Island. Photo by Palm Island and Star Island Facebook. ...
  • E11even Nightclub. ...
  • LIV Nightclub. ...
  • The Setai. ...
  • Prime 112. ...
  • Papi Steak.


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Delano South Beach Hotel Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Chris Rock, Owen Wilson, Beyonce, and Tobey Maguire have all reportedly stayed here, too. Players on the Miami Heat have been known to grab a drink at the Rose Bar.

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Ocean Drive is the quintessential Miami boulevard – think cute cafes, beachgoers, art deco digs, and booming all-night gigs. The avenue runs parallel to the Atlantic Ocean, with a row of busy venues on one side and the beachfront Lummus Park on the other.

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25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World
  • Saud Beach, Philippines.
  • Elafonissi Beach, Greece.
  • Nungwi Beach, Tanzania.
  • Hanalei Bay, Hawaii.
  • Copacabana, Brazil.
  • Cape Le Grand National Park, Australia.
  • Grayton Beach, Florida.
  • Sotavento Beach, Spain.


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Miami. Miami is a beautiful boating location for gin-clear water but it's not as prevalent as you'd think. The best locations to enjoy this Florida gin-clear water are Haulover Sandbar and the numerous cuts and sandbars south of Key Biscayne.

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Most cities stop serving alcohol at 2am. 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.

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