Miami Riverwalk is a popular pedestrian walkway located along the northern bank of the Miami River that offers relaxing shade and scenic views. You'll find it stretching from Bayfront Park to about a block away from the Second Avenue Bridge.

The best place for a waterfront walk in Miami in 2026 is the Miami Beach Boardwalk, which stretches for roughly 7 miles from 87th Terrace down to South Pointe Park. This path offers a seamless blend of Atlantic Ocean views, lush tropical greenery, and the iconic Art Deco skyline. For a more "urban" feel, the Miami Riverwalk in Downtown provides a 1.2-mile paved pedestrian path along the northern bank of the Miami River, passing under towering skyscrapers and through the vibrant Brickell area. If you prefer a shorter, more scenic loop, South Pointe Park at the southern tip of Miami Beach is unbeatable; it features a wide promenade where you can watch massive cruise ships navigate the "Government Cut" channel as they head out to sea. Another excellent 2026 favorite is the Baywalk in the Edgewater and Arts & Entertainment districts, which connects several waterfront parks and offers stunning views across Biscayne Bay toward Miami Beach. All of these paths are public, free, and generally well-lit for evening strolls.