What is the nicest part of Miami Beach?

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.



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  • 08 of 13. Hollywood Beach.


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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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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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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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What beach in Miami has the clearest water? Crandon Park Beach in Miami is known to have some of the clearest blue waters in the bay.

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Mia Mover provides free shuttle services from Miami Airport. In around half an hour, you will arrive at the city center. In order to get to South Beach (Ocean Drive), you can use the Miami Beach Airport Express shuttle. It will cost around $3.

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North Miami (not North Miami Beach) is notoriously rough, and South Miami is safe enough but far from the beach and from the best nightlife.

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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.

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South Beach is not just the sandy, beachy stretch. It's part of Miami Beach – the southern tip, to be exact. South Beach runs from South Pointe Park in the south to Dade Boulevard in the north and is generally the place you see on TV during sporting events. The sporting events take place miles away from South Beach.

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Miami Beach offers a variety that goes far beyond sun and sand, encompassing world-famous nightlife and world-renowned art galleries, first-class hotels and second-to-none dining, designer shopping and a unique architectural style that makes it one of the world's most visually distinctive regions.

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Downtown Miami is a safe place to explore during the day, and there is a visible police presence here. Still, you should still take basic precautions, particularly at night. Some neighborhoods, discussed below, are best avoided altogether after dark or when walking solo.

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Yes! South Beach is free to enter and is the perfect place to enjoy Miami on a budget.

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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.

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