Clearwater BeachThe water here is calm, as well as looking gorgeous, and it's easy to while away hours on the soft white sand, which stretches for 2.5 miles – so there's plenty of space to spread out. What is this?
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.
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. The water is clean and warm, perfect for swimming or kayaking.
North BeachThe 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.
Mid-Beach (21st–45th Street)You want the ocean, but you're not trying to do Ocean. Locals know to head to Mid-Beach between 21st to 45th streets. Here, you can take a romantic stroll down the Miami Beach boardwalk, a perfect place to people watch and peek into all the fancy resort and condo pool decks.
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.
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.
For a relaxing, family-friendly beach vacation head to the north end of Miami Beach; the North Beach, Surfside, and Bal Harbour areas offer a quiet retreat while still being easily accessible to dining, nightlife, and shopping. To truly get away from it all, head down south to Key Biscayne.
Siesta Key, FloridaSiesta Beach brings the soft, white sands and clear water of the Caribbean to the States. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, the beach earned the title #1 Beach in the U.S. for three years. Its water is calm and the nearby Point of Rocks is the perfect place to watch the sunset.
Miami Beaches: A Jellyfish's ParadiseBut did you know these beautiful beaches are also a favorite spot for our gelatinous friends, the jellyfish? Yes, indeed! From the bustling South Beach to the tranquil Crandon Park Beach, these sea critters love to make an appearance.
Sunny Isles BeachDrive about 40 minutes north of Miami Beach along the Florida coast and you'll reach Sunny Isles Beach. Just south of Fort Lauderdale, this captivating, palm-fringed stretch of sugar-white sand and glittering high-rises is one of the best secluded beaches in the area.
Reminder: November to March is the high season in Miami, so expect large crowds, higher accommodation prices, and heavier traffic. If you plan on visiting Miami during the high season, we recommend that you book your flights and accommodation early.