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South Beach Park
Miami-Dade County · Atlantic
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World-famous South Beach — wide golden sand along Lummus Park, candy-colored Art Deco lifeguard towers, turquoise Atlantic water, and the round-the-clock energy of Ocean Drive.
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100% of days clean
Excellent · 0% of days under an EPA advisory
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Sand & beauty Verified
Sand colourGolden-tan Wide, soft; some sand is renourished
Beauty★★★★★★★★☆☆ 84/100 Iconic Art Deco scene, turquoise Atlantic, the most photographed beach in Florida
🌳 Picnic / grassYes Lummus Park and South Pointe Park (SoFi) green space
Facilities
Parking240 spaces · Paid
RestroomsYes
LifeguardYes
ADA accessYes
Dogs allowed—
🌳 Picnic / grassYes
Break typeSandy beach break (SE reef tract offshore)
🧘 Yoga & wellness nearby Overture
Spa 101Spa / wellness · 0.2 km
3rd Street Beach YogaYoga · 0.2 km
White Light Skin CareSpa / wellness · 0.4 km
Beau Monde PilatesPilates · 0.4 km
Atmananda Yoga MiamiYoga · 0.4 km
JETSET PilatesPilates · 0.4 km
Portofino Tower SpaSpa / wellness · 0.5 km
Luna's Silhouettes SpaSpa / wellness · 0.5 km
5th Street Beach YogaYoga · 0.6 km
AerobeachSpa / wellness · 0.6 km
🎭 Events & culture nearby Overture
Marriott Stanton South BeachEvent space · 0.3 km
ARENA Miami BeachEvent space · 0.8 km
Davinci Meeting RoomsEvent space · 0.9 km
Blue Moon HotelEvent space · 1.2 km
🎉 Parties nearby sourced
Seasonal, October through April; select weekend evenings · SoundScape Park, New World Center, 500 17th Street, Miami Beach, FL
🎪 Festivals nearby sourced
Annual, late October · Lummus Park, 1130 Ocean Drive, South Beach, Miami Beach, FL
Annual, February (4-day festival) · South Beach / Miami Beach (beachfront tents plus venues throughout)
🤝 Community sourced
Weekly, Wednesdays 8pm, October through May · SoundScape Park, 500 17th Street, Miami Beach, FL
Weekly, Sundays 9am-6pm, year-round · Lincoln Road between Washington Ave and Meridian Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Activities Verified notes
The Art Deco lifeguard towers are each unique — collect them.
Warm Atlantic; lifeguard towers staffed.
Lots of nets along Lummus.
BouYah and others rent jet ski/SUP/parasail.
Atlantic coast — sun sets inland, not over the water.
Explore nearby real rows + distances
📍 Nearby scenes
🤿Miami-Dade Artificial Reef #21Dive site0.4 km🤿Miami-Dade Artificial Reef #68Dive site2.1 km🤿Miami-Dade Artificial Reef #23Dive site2.3 km🎣South Pointe ParkPier / jetty0.6 km🎣Rickenbacker Causeway Fishing Piers (East Pier)Pier / jetty5.5 km🎣Bill Bags Cape Florida State ParkPier / jetty11.8 km🏖️Collins Park-21St StreetBeach2.7 km🏖️Virginia BeachBeach4 km🏖️Dog Beach (Virgina Key Beach South Side)Beach5.3 km🛥️Virginia Key Beach North Point Park - Outdoor Center Paddlecraft Rentals and LaunchBoat ramp2.9 km🛥️Maurice Gibbs Park (MIAMI BEACH RESIDENTS ONLY)Boat ramp3 km🛥️Watson Island Lot 70 Boat RampBoat ramp4.5 km
🧘 Lifestyle nearby cc_venues
Royal Palm South Beach Miami, a Tribute Portfolio ResortEvent space · 2.1 km
Sea Spa and FitnessSpa / wellness · 2.2 km
Do Not Sit On The FurnitureEvent space · 2.2 km
Exhale Miami - South BeachPilates · 2.3 km
Paradiso TheaterEvent space · 2.3 km
Ritz Carlton SpaSpa / wellness · 2.4 km
Story of this place Verified
South Beach's pastel Art Deco district and candy-colored lifeguard towers turned a 1920s resort strip into one of the most photographed beaches on earth.
7 local tips Verified
- Park in city garages (13th & Ocean, 12th & Washington) — cheaper than street (~$4/hr). source
- Use ParkMe to find spots and ParkMobile to pay; triple-check tow-away signs. source
- For quieter sand and skyline views, head to South of Fifth (SoFi) by South Pointe Park. source
- Free/donation beach yoga at 3rd Street, twice daily, 365 days a year. source
- Rent jet ski/kayak/SUP/parasail from BouYah Watersports. source
- Walk the Ocean Drive Art Deco district; MDPL runs daily tours from the Art Deco Museum. source
- Make a photo set of the painted lifeguard towers — each is its own artwork. source
Verified sources
Time Out Miami parking · Oro Miami guide · Miami & Beaches official