The endless beaches of Miami have made the city of Florida famous as an excellent resort. Here you can choose a place to stay according to your taste. Somewhere it is better to sunbathe and swim with children - it is quiet and not crowded, somewhere young people gather - there is someone to "hang out" with, and there are places that celebrities often visit. But everywhere there is a well-developed infrastructure: showers, changing cabins and toilets are equipped. Lifeguards are on duty, who will not only come to the aid of vacationers, if necessary, but also warn about when it is dangerous to swim because of the waves or sea predators. Cafes and restaurants, souvenir shops - all this is on every beach in Miami.
Crandon Park
The shape resembles a lagoon. There is everything that the imagination associates with a serene relaxation. Sand spit, spreading palms, picturesque dunes. There is shallow water near the coast, it is absolutely safe to swim. This is especially important, since on other beaches, sometimes a red flag - high waves, then a purple one - you can meet dangerous marine life in the water.
And Crandon Park is very suitable for families with children. For young tourists, there are playgrounds and attractions, while adults will appreciate the recreation pavilions, tennis courts and golf courses. It should be remembered that this place is located on an island and you have to pay to get here by car. Although you can book a place in the luxury hotel The Ritz-Carlton 5 * and enjoy your vacation without additional worries.
South Beach
It has a lot of advantages and, perhaps, only one drawback. First, about the merits. The sand is clean and white, the water is warm all year round. The infrastructure is well developed. The conditions for practicing beach sports have been created. The entrance is free. At the same time, the prestigious Ocean Drive street is located nearby. Famous clubs, famous shops, cafes and restaurants, beauty salons - everything is at your service.
It is here that films about the luxurious life of the heroes are shot. You can come to South Beach not only to sunbathe and swim. There is a high probability of seeing celebrities - movie stars, popular musicians, artists, fashion models. And even if you don't meet any of the greats, it won't be boring. Life is always in full swing here, including nightlife, there are a lot of young people. There is someone to talk to and even arrange car races.
By the way, here you can ride a helicopter and look at this beautiful area from above. Despite the abundance of people, many birds gather here, most of them are practically tame, children will enjoy feeding them. Experienced tourists note this fact - the more cultured the country, the more trusting the birds. But you will not find persistent merchants and barkers here. One and only negative: if you love peace and quiet, you are definitely not here.
Sunny Isles
Russian tourists love it very much, and you can always meet compatriots here. Generally a place for "gourmet rest", it is not a pity and pay a couple of dollars for the entrance. The sand is clean, the strip stretches for 3 km, the infrastructure is developed. The coastline itself is adjacent to a luxurious area where modern skyscrapers are interspersed with houses with a national flavor.
And, of course, there are shops - big and small, cafes and restaurants, spas and clubs. But at the same time, there are not so many people, you can relax in comfort and swim in clean warm waves. Best suited for the discerning traveler who loves to soak up the sun while enjoying the luxurious environment. By the way, there are amazing sunsets, so it's worth taking your camera with you.
Lummus Park
Most of all it is suitable for family vacations, as here entertainments are thought out for big and small. For the latter, there is a playground, where you can always find peers and playmates. Adults and teenagers can play volleyball, rent bicycles and beach sports. The atmosphere is calm, family-like. It looks very nice - even if you shoot a movie. The white sand and turquoise water create a great contrast. It opens, like the others, at 5 am and works until midnight.
It should be noted that rental centers - including umbrellas and sun loungers - provide their services until 5 pm, then you will have to sunbathe on the rug that you brought with you or just on the sand. The café serves light snacks and refreshing drinks. Alcohol is prohibited - it's no secret that most accidents in the water happen to those who go for a swim while drunk. So it is better not to drink strong alcohol - otherwise you will face a fine.
Bal harbor
One of the elite areas of Maimami, and the beaches are appropriate. There is a public one, but most are private. They belong to both hotels and residential complexes. It is quiet, calm, not crowded here. Cleanliness reigns everywhere. Even on a public beach, you can enjoy all the advantages of a developed infrastructure - go sailing, dive, learn to windsurf. There is even an open-air cinema and a jogging track. If you walk to the northern part of the recreation area and climb the bridge, you will get a magnificent view of the ocean. There is also a very famous shopping center with the same name as the beach. Both tourists and locals love to spend time here.
South Pointe
A pleasant place where the beach is practically united with the park. There are very beautiful colors here - snow-white sand, usual for Miami, emerald green lawns, deep turquoise water. You will see unusual modern sculptures here, there is even a small water park. You can not only sunbathe on a lounger, but also take air baths, lying under the spreading palm trees. Nearby there are enough cafes and restaurants where you can eat, buy ice cream and soft drinks. This recreation area was established in Miami relatively recently.
Walking here, you can see large ocean ships and beautiful yachts. There is a special bay where, looking into the water, you will watch how corals grow. There are also sand dunes in the park, which not only decorate the landscape, but also prevent coastal erosion. Certain points offer panoramic views of the city or the ocean. A playground has been equipped, a special pavilion with a conference hall has been built, a fishing spot has been arranged on the shore. But the park makes the greatest impression in the evening, when it is illuminated by special light towers.
Surfside
Well-established recreation area - miles of clean sand, clear Atlantic waters, front line hotels, restaurants serving national dishes, specialty shops. This area of the city began to be built up in the mid-30s of the last century, which is reminiscent of the houses built in the usual architecture of that time.
There are chic hotels and a community center with swimming pools, jogging tracks and event rooms. Here you can see a very interesting design of the coastline. It is dedicated to the protection of sea turtles. Tourists can admire the figurines of these animals, and if they are lucky, they can take part in the Turtle Release event.
Mid beach
A great place to relax with children. Perhaps the smallest waves here when compared with other beaches in Miami. Moreover, the water is shallow. If you like to swim at depth, then you need to get a decent distance from the shore. The sand is white, there are many shells that children will be happy to collect. There are algae in the water, many beautiful small fish. Palm trees grow on the shore, giving the beach a real southern flavor. Sun beds and umbrellas are available in sufficient quantity.The sun is very hot here, so it is not recommended to stay between 11 and 17 o'clock, you can get badly burned, despite the protective equipment.
Howlover
A very interesting beach, one of the best in the USA. Its length is almost 2.5 km, of which about 600 m is given as a recreation area for nudists. This place is fenced off, so if you are used to sunbathing naked, you will not be confused by the looks of the curious. Like other beaches in Miami, palm trees grow here. There are always a lot of young people here, but there are also enough families with children. The water is clean, not only rescuers, but also the police keep order.
In addition to the shallow water zone, there is also a section where there are always waves, and surfers can practice freely. All conditions have been created to make the vacationers comfortable. There are changing rooms, showers and toilets. You can rent umbrellas and sun loungers, rent everything you need for water sports. There are even simulators here. You can also go for a ride on a yacht. You will have to pay only for parking the car.
Matson Hammok Park
A great option, which is located in the oldest park in Miami. It is here that you can admire the mangroves. Children will appreciate the swimming pool, which is purified by the natural tide. Another plus is that there is always a light breeze here, so the heat is more easily tolerated. There are also specially equipped places where you can have a picnic.
Conditions for water sports have been created. Paddle boarding is popular, you can rent a yacht or boat and arrange a boat trip or go on an excursion. Great photos can be taken here. Not only is the nature good, even the rescuers are no worse than in the popular TV series Malibu Rescuers.
Bill Bugs Cape
It is located on the territory of the public park of the same name and belongs to the best beaches in the country. There are practically no big waves here, they break on coral reefs. Therefore, children and people who cannot swim can swim here without fear. You can also go boating or fishing from the pier. Interesting excursions also take place in the vicinity. In particular, it is worth seeing ancient huts, a very interesting structure, where an underground organization helped slaves escape from slave owners and move to free islands, a lighthouse that is already two hundred years old.
Oleta River
Another great option on the Biscayne Bay coast. Its peculiarity is that there are no rescuers here. So you can only swim to depth if you are confident in your abilities. But here conditions have been created for each guest to choose a way of rest to their liking. You can take a walk in the mangrove forest, ride a bike on specially equipped trails. Lovers of kayaking can go rafting down the river, and those who prefer fishing can boast of an excellent catch. A picnic area is equipped - tables and grills are installed. You can even rent a house with amenities or put up a tent and spend several days here.
Virginia Key
Virginia Key is the name of one of the islands located near Miami. Its area is approximately 3.5 sq. Km. There is a park with magnificent sandy beaches. The island was discovered in the middle of the 19th century. People here were greeted by mangroves. Its further history is interesting. In the middle of the 19th century, African Americans began to defend their rights - they wanted to sunbathe with whites. The first such place was given by local politicians on the island of Virginia Key.
Those who liked to soak up the snow-white sand got there - by boats. Only in 1947 was the construction of a toll road completed. Also, if you happen to be on the island, do not miss the opportunity and visit the aquarium, where fish and turtles of rare species are kept. You can safely go here with children. There are playgrounds here, where a lot of children always frolic. This place is also popular with surfers.
Since most Russians fly to Miami just to enjoy their vacation, some nuances should be taken into account. Of course, there are hotels that own their own beaches, but free public ones are no worse. You will have to give money only for renting a sunbed and an umbrella. Changing cabins, showers and toilets can be used this way.
Lifeguards are on duty almost everywhere, although there is a vast shallow water near the coast, and even kids can fearlessly enter the water. But keep in mind that dangerous marine life sometimes swim into the bay. Usually these are jellyfish, but sometimes they are large predatory fish. Vacationers are warned in a timely manner about this, as well as about weather events and underwater currents. In no case should you ignore such warnings. Most of Miami's beaches are located in places where you can afford additional entertainment. Or these are beautiful parks, or the elite districts of the city.
So you shouldn't give all your free time to the beach bliss - you should take a walk, admire the beautiful views, sit in a cafe, go to shops. Miami is popular with tourists from all over the world as a great resort, so you will no doubt find new friends here. The only nuisance that can interfere with your vacation is hurricanes, so you should get acquainted with the weather forecast in advance.
