Miami-Dade County has many attractive and unique beaches that along with the extraordinary climate make thousands of tourists visit South Florida all year round.
We present the five best beaches in Miami-Dade, all of them included in the lists of the best beaches in the United States.
What are the best beaches in Miami?
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Beach, en Key Biscayne
This small wild and exotic paradise, located on the eastern edge of Key Biscayne, is popularly known as “Farito Beach”, one of the most relaxing in South Florida for its unique landscape.
It was Ponce de León who named it “Cabo de la Florida” in 1513 during the first Spanish expedition to the area. The lighthouse was built in 1825 and is the oldest structure in Miami Dade County. There are guided tours inside the lighthouse and the lighthouse keeper’s house.
This beach is ideal for family picnics, fishing, cycling, canoeing, kayaking, diving or just spending a quiet day at sea. There are a variety of trails for cycling or motorcycle squads and even renting them.
Best beaches in Miami: Lummus Park, in South Miami Beach
Located in the very heart of the Art Deco district in South Miami Beach, it is probably the busiest beach for residents and tourists.
Lummus Park, which runs along Ocean Drive from 5th Street to 14th Place, has a grassy stretch between Ocean Drive and the beach with plenty of palm trees and an attractive paved path that is open to cyclists, joggers and skaters of all kinds.
In this area of South Miami Beach it is common to see celebrities walking and supermodels in full photo shoot along that great stretch of beach with beige sand. It also has an area to play volleyball.
All this together with the transparent color of the sea water make this beach a unique and spectacular place. In addition, a new fitness facility is planned within the park at the height of 9th Street. It is a complete outdoor gym that perfectly combines art and exercise.
Crandon Park, en Key Biscayne
To the north beach of Crandon Park, surfers go attracted by the waves. To the south, families and couples are delighted by the softness of the white sand and the tranquility of the waters of Key Biscayne.
In total two miles of beach with corners always to discover. Along with this large stretch of beach, Crandon Park has biking and walking trails and various picnic and kitchen areas. Also, it has a Visitor and Nature Center with various programs to enjoy.
In addition, it has a family fun center with its refurbished carousel, outdoor skating rink, beachfront family park, and a splash fountain for kids.
Best Beaches in Miami: Sunny Isles
If anyone is thinking of kicking back and relaxing, Sunny Isles Beach, located in North Miami-Dade, is definitely one of the best options.
It has fewer tourists than Miami Beach and is one of the purest and quietest in the county. Its pier gives it a charming appeal along with the white sand. As usual on the sunny shores of Florida, this area has plenty of restaurants and cafes.
Haulover Park
It is included among the 10 best nudist beaches in the United States and is the only one in Miami where one can legally take off their swimsuit without anyone looking at it strangely. Of course, complying with the rules.
Haulover Park Beach is known for its wide expanses and small crowds. In addition, parking is free. Located between the Intercostal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, it has white sand beaches, waves ideal for surfing, several shaded picnic facilities, lovely sand dunes, and space for water sports, tennis, golf, hiking, and fishing.
In addition, they offer kite workshops to make them fly later. The Kite Festival in February is very famous.
Source: El Nuevo Herald