Floridas.com - Miami beaches

Bal Harbour Beach - Bal Harbour (Colllins Ave. - 96th St. to Haulover Inlet) Bal Harbour beach has a palm shaded jogging path which winds through lush dunes along the beach. Perfect for a jog when the warm breezes are blowing. Fishing at the North end of the beach. Metered parking available beneath Haulover bridge. No lifeguards on duty. No showers.	Bill Baggs Cape State Park - Key Biscayne (1200 S. Crandon Blvd) Bill Baggs beach is at the southern tip of Key Biscayne, FL. It is most well known for its lighthouse which was completed in 1846. Many ammenities including shorline fishing, covered pavillions, concession stands. Other features are restrooms, picnic areas, showers, and tours of the historic lighthouse at 10am and 1pm daily.
Crandon Park Beach - Key Biscayne (4000 Crandon Blvd) Crandon Park Beach occupies the whole northern one third of Key Biscayne. The beach is protected by 13 lifeguard towers, facilities include picnic tables, concession stands, shelters, washrooms, and showers. You may also rent beach chairs, umbrellas, and watersport vehicles.	Haulover Beach Park - Miami Beach (10800 Collins Ave) Parts of Haulover beach are considered clothing optional. Extensive beach with pedestrian tunnels link to the park and marina on Biscayne Bay. Facilities of this beach include pitch and putt golf course, tennis courts, kite flying area, beach chair rentals. Also available are picnic and BBQ areas, concession stands, walking trails, lifeguards.
Hobie Beach aka:Windsurfer Beach - Key Biscayne (along Rickenbacker Causeway) Hobie Beach is a windsurfers paradise. Located in a secluded inlet, it is perfect for watersports. Windsurfing and sailboat rentals available. Dogs allowed, concession stands onsite. No lifeguards on duty.	Homestead Bayfront Park - Homestead (9698 SW 328 th St) Palm-shaded, sandy beach on Biscayne Bay in South Miami-Dade County adjoining Biscayne National Park. Concession stands, picnic and BBQ facilities, washrooms and showers. Lifeguards on duty.
Miami beach - Central (Collins Ave. - 21st St. to 46th St.) Popular for the elevated boardwalk running over the dunes, Central beach offers concessions, proximity to sidwalk cafes, chair and umbrella rentals. Lifeguards on duty.	Miami beach - North (Collins Ave. - 46th St. to 78th St.) Popular for its community center and proximity to cafes and take out food. Palm trees provided shaded areas. Ammenities include beach and umbrella rentals, showers, onsite concession stands. Lifeguards on duty.
Miami Beach - South (Ocean Drive & 5th St. to Collins Ave. & 21st St) South Beach is amongst the most popular of Miamis beaches. It is the place to see and be seen on the promanade which runs alongside the beach. Walk, jog, blade, or skate along the length of this beach. Close proximity to Ocean Drive sidewalk cafes and take out food. South beach is considered a topless beach, and locals designate the gay and lesbian area to be from 8th St. to 12th St. Restrooms and showers, watersport rentals, lifeguards on duty.	North Shore Open Space Park Parts of Haulover beach are considered clothing optional. Extensive beach with pedestrian tunnels link to the park and marina on Biscayne Bay. Facilities of this beach include pitch and putt golf course, tennis courts, kite flying area, beach chair rentals. Also available are picnic and BBQ areas, concession stands, walking trails, lifeguards.
Oleta State Recreation Area - North Miami Beach (3400 NE 163rd St) Located on Biscayne Bay, this recreation area is most popular with boating and kayaking on the Snake River. Sleepover cabins are rentable. Beach amenities include concessions, restrooms, showers, picnic area, BBQ pits.	Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles (Collins Ave: 157th St. to 193rd St) Absolutely pristine two mile long white sand beach. Landmark fishing pier at south end. Lots of new condo developments overlook this beach. Features include concessions, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, shelters, watersport rentals. Lifeguards on duty.
Surfside Beach - Surfside (Collins Ave: 88th St. to 96th St)Surfside Beach stretches two miles long. Primarily a residential beach with facilities at 93rd St. Community Center. Concession stands, picnic tables, restrooms, showers. Lifeguards on duty.	Virginia Key Beach (north) - Key Biscayne (North of Rickenbacker Cswy. at Crandon Blvd) North Virginia Key Beach provides one of the best skyline views of downtown Miami. Concession stands, picnic area and BBQ pit, restrooms, showers, ultralight plane and windsurfing rentals. Lifeguards on duty.
Virginia Key Beach (south) - Key Biscayne (South of Rickenbacker Cswy)South Virginia Key beach is the only beach in Miami-Dade County where dogs on leashes are permitted. This stretch of beach is known for its seclusion as well as nice nature trails. Concession stands, chair and umbrella rentals, restrooms, fishing.