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Miami Beach

City of Miami Beach is its own municipality on a barrier island in Miami-Dade County. First look pictured on Ocean Drive is Lummus Park (5 Street–14 Place); family / shade / cheaper meters trend toward North Beach parks (Oceanside / Allison).

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Choose your stretch

  • Lummus Park Beach — postcard Ocean Drive / Art Deco sand · Entertainment District meters; use city garages G1–G4
  • North Beach Oceanside / Allison — family / shade / cheaper meters · North of 63 Street $1/hour meter band
  • South Pointe Park — sunrise–sunset park with playground/splash and beach access · paid parking on park page
  • Haulover Park — dogs all day / clothing-optional northern third · Miami-Dade County park; paid lot
  • City bark beaches (21st / 53rd / 80–81) — dogs on city sand during short posted hours only · Parks Bark Beach hours

Full stretch cards

Parking at a glance

Entertainment District meters (Ocean Drive to Pennsylvania, 5–15 Street) are $4/hour, enforced 24/7. Ocean Drive curb parking is restricted; city garages G1–G4 (7th, 12th, 13th, 16th/Anchor) are the practical South Beach day move.

North of 63 Street, standing meter rate is $1/hour (enforcement 8 a.m.–11 p.m.; some lots 8 a.m.–6 p.m.).

Through October 31, 2026, municipal parking (lots, garages, on-street) is $1/hour via ParkMobile only, capped at 3 hours per session and 45 discounted hours total — a full beach day still needs a garage or a new session. Promo does not apply to private Ocean Drive / hotel lots.

Meter rates · ParkMobile promo · Garages

Best stretches and who they’re for

South Pointe Park

1 Washington Ave; sunrise–sunset park; beach access, a playground and splash area, and restrooms

Lummus Park Beach

Ocean Drive, 5 St–14 Place; park sunrise–12 a.m.; restrooms/wash at 6, 10, 14; volleyball; Ocean Rescue HQ 1001 Ocean Drive. City calls it one of its most popular destinations.

21st Street beachfront

City bark beach and Beachwalk junction; Boucher concession

Allison Park

6475 Collins; family park and beach access; North meter band

Ocean Terrace

73rd & Collins promenade

North Beach Oceanside

~79–87 / Collins; pavilions/restrooms/fitness; Ocean Rescue substation 79th & Collins; North $1 meters

Haulover Park (Miami-Dade County)

Miami-Dade County park at 10800 Collins between Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles; clothing-optional northern third (towers #12–#16 per county page); paid parking sunrise–1 hr before sunset ($7 weekday / $10 weekend; +$1 surcharge North Lot / Lot 1 weekdays).

Notes before you pack

  • Ocean Rescue towers from South Pointe jetty through ~85th; HQ 1001 Ocean Drive. Lifeguard duty hours (board 2026-09-13): 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; tower open/close 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. For the flag color, check the tower or call the conditions line at (305) 673-7714, option 1.
  • Dogs are banned on City of Miami Beach sand except three designated Bark Beaches (21st / 53rd / 80–81 St) during short posted hours — not free-range dog beaches. Parks dog parks.
  • Always prohibited on city beaches: cigarettes; coolers, inflatable devices, tents or tables; loud music; glass containers; Styrofoam, plastic straws and balloons. Alcohol and smoking always prohibited on city beaches.
  • The Beachwalk runs along the ocean from South Pointe to about 87 Street. The free city trolley connects South, Mid and North Beach; check the trolley page for its hours. Citi Bike is another option.
  • Sea turtle nesting / lighting season on Miami Beach Apr 1–Oct 31 (Ord. 2024-4652); lights visible from the beach are restricted.

FAQ

What is there to do near Miami Beach?

Near Miami Beach: sunset sails and cruises, dolphin and wildlife tours, parasailing, and jet ski. See Off the sand for tours and tickets.

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