Miami and Miami Beach - Beaches

Bal Harbour 
Collins Ave. from 96th Street to Haulover Inlet, Bal Harbour
305-866-4633

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area 
1200 S. Crandon Blvd. (From Miami, take I-95 to the Rickenbacker Causeway, all the way to the end - south of downtown Miami) Key Biscayne
Open 8 am till sundown 365 days a year.
Sunbathe, swim, and picnic on over a mile of sandy Atlantic beachfront. Biking and kayaking are also popular activities. Anglers can throw in their lines from the seawall along Biscayne Bay for some of the best shoreline fishing in the region. Overnight boat camping is allowed in No Name Harbor.
Restrooms and showers, concessions for dining, rentals for bicycles, beach chairs and umbrellas, boardwalk, seawall, fishing, hiking and nature trails. 18 picnic pavilions with picnic tables, and childrens playground area with swings, slides and monkey bars. Historic lighthouse offers guided tours.
305-361-5811

Crandon Park Beach 
4000 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne
Family amusement center offers roller rink, splash fountain, beachfront playground. Beach is in a lagoon area where waters are calm and good for swimming and snorkeling. Lifeguards patrol the 2 mile beach from 13 elevated towers. Multiple picnic areas with tables and grills. Nature center and nature trails, bicycle and walking paths, mangrove boardwalk. Guided tram tour of preserve. Cabana rentals available - call 305-361-5421. Full-service marina with bait & tackle shop, fuel, pump out, boat launching ramps. Beach Weelchairs and Surf Chairs are available by calling 786-336-6980,
General Information: 305-361-7373

Haulover Beach and Park
10800 Collins Ave,  Miami Beach
Open sunrise to senset daily. Restrooms, showers, picnic area with grills. One and one-half mile beach is patrolled by lifeguards, beach is good for surfing and swimming. Park across from the beach offers equipment rentals, food, 9-hole golf course, shops and a marina. Clothing-optional section at northern end. Beach Weelchairs and Surf Chairs are available by calling 786-336-6990
305-944-3040

Hobie Beach / Windsurfer Beach 
South end (north side of Rickenbacker Causeway) Miami
305-361-2833

Homestead Bayfront Park 
9698 SW 328th St., Homestead
305-230-3034

Matheson Hammock Park Beach
9610 Old Cutler Road, Miami
Man-made atoll pool, snack bar, restaurant, picnic pavilions with charcoal grills and picnic tables, nature trails and bike trails, full-service marina with boat launching ramps, bait & tackle shop, fuel and transient wetslips.
305-665-5475

Miami Beach Central 
Collins Ave. from 21st Street to 46th Street, Miami Beach
Raised boardwalk, lifeguard towers, food and drink concessions, beach chair and umbrella rentals.
305-673-7714

Miami Beach North 
Collins Ave. from 46th St. to 78th St., Miami Beach
Facilities: Lifeguard towers, food concessions, shower facilities, beach chair and umbrella rentals. Also close to fast food restaurants and cafes.
305-673-7714

Miami Beach / South Beach 
(including Lummus Park 5th to 15th St.)
gay and lesbian beach on 12th St. Ocean Dr. & 5th St. to Collins Ave. & 21st St. 
Miami Beach
Restrooms at 10th street Visitors Center, many cafes and restaurants along Ocean Drive.
305-673-7714

Miami Beach / South Pointe Park 
Ocean Dr. at 5th St., Miami Beach
305-673-7714

North Shore Open Space 
Collins Ave. from 78th to 87th Terrace, Miami Beach
305-993-2032

Oleta State Recreation Area 
3400 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach
Open 8 am till sundown 365 days a year.
Facilities: Over 10 miles of mountain bike trails great for bicycling or roller blading. Canoeing, fishing pier, nature trails, picnic pavilions and picnic tables, concession area for snack items and rental of canoes, kayaks and bicycles. 14 Cabins available for rent (1-800-326-3521). Showers, Restrooms and Playground.
305-919-1846

Sunny Isles Beach 
Collins Ave. from 157th St. to 193rd St., Sunny Isles Beach
Facilities: Pier, pavilion, boardwalk, restrooms, showers, beach volleyball, food, rentals and fishing.
305-947-0606

Surfside 
Collins Ave. from 88th St. to 96th St., Surfside
305-861-4863

Virginia Key Beach 
4200 Virginia Beach Drive ~ Miami
South of Rickenbacker Causway. (east of Biscayne Bay)
In 2002 Virginia Key Beach Park was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and received a Florida Historical Marker. A fund was established in 2003 to provide ongoing restoration and preservation of the park.
Facilities: Beach pavilion, picnic shelters, restrooms, playground, carousel, snack bar, nature trail, mini train, camping area
305-960-4600

Welcome to the permanent home of Radio Bar South Beach

Radio Bar
814 - 1st St  Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-397-8382

Welcome to the permanent home of Radio Bar, the once-pop-up SoFl establishment with the late-night DJ, cocktails and 600-foot-tall radio tower, now open. Indefinitely.

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Palace South Beach | Miami Beach Gay Bar & Restaurant

Now in its 24th year, the Palace is the first and only gay restaurant on Ocean Drive.  Located at 1200 Ocean Drive in the heart of the Art Deco District, Palace’s legacy of infamous seven-day-a-week drag shows, Sunday “Brunchic” and luscious libations prevails today.  Crowds gather to watch the drag shows taking place right on the sidewalk, and tour buses often stop so that passengers may enjoy the show!  For further information, visit www.palacesouthbeach.com or call 305.531.7234

Sizzling Summer Drag Shows Now 7-Days-A-Week!!!

For additional information on Miami's Gay Bars & Clubs visit Miami Gay Blog at....
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Zoo Miami Upcoming Events 2013

Sex and the Animals
See Ron Magill’s hilariously famous presentation on love in the animal kingdom on Valentines Day. Price includes a wine and cheese reception prior to the presentation. Due to the configuration of the amphitheater, attendance is limited to the first 500 people to reserve. Must be 18 or older to attend.  For complete details, visit www.zoomiami.org.

Feast with the Beasts
This is one of South Florida’s premier “taste of” events and a marquee annual fundraiser for Zoo Miami. Featuring 40 restaurants and hosting as many as 1,700 guests from as far away as London, Feast with the Beasts has become a favorite on South Florida's social calendar. Not a week goes by that someone from the Zoological Society or Zoo Miami is asked, “When is Feast With The Beasts?”  Enjoy food, drinks, music, and much more.  For complete details, visit www.zoomiami.org.

National Geographic’s Crittercam at Zoo Miami
Swim through tropical landscapes with turtles, dive beneath the ice with penguins and forage in the forest with a family of bears — experience life as animals do in a new traveling exhibition opening at Zoo Miami.  This fascinating, intimate look at how animals live in the wild will be presented until May 5, 2013.  For complete details, visit www.zoomiami.org.

A Night for the Crocs
This evening gala and fundraiser includes admission to the zoo, an opportunity to spend time with "Pip," a 12 year old captive born Tomistoma crocodile, and special guest crocodilian biologists.  A Caribbean style dinner and amphitheater presentation will also be featured.  For complete details, visit www.zoomiami.org. 


Homeschool Graduation for Class of 2013 
Zoo Miami and Florida Homeschool Help proudly announce the Homeschool Graduation for class 2013 to be held at Zoo Miami June 7, 2013. Graduation includes cap and gown, graduation certificate, graduation ceremony, and one day admission to Zoo Miami for graduate student.  For complete details, visit www.zoomiami.org. 

2013 Eco-Hero Contest at Zoo Miami: Win a free trip to Cusco and the lost city of Machu Picchu, Peru
If you know a student (ages 11-14) in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Monroe Counties who has volunteered to do something extraordinary to help the environment (e.g.; started a recycling program, organized a beach cleanup, contributed to wildlife rehabilitation, etc.), nominate them for the chance of being selected as South Florida’s student “Eco-Hero.”  For complete details, visit www.zoomiami.org.  


10th Annual Big Cat-Nap Campout
Bring your family and experience the 10th Annual Big Cat-Nap Campout! Pitch your tent in one of our own “grasslands” for a real camping experience. It’s happening Saturday, February 9, 6:15 p.m., through Sunday, February 10, 8:30 a.m., so pack up your camping gear and head on over to experience a night of wilderness, complete with sound effects (provided by Zoo animals)! Children must be at least 6 years old and in the first grade to participate. Next day admission to the Zoo is included. Pre-registration is required. During the campout you’ll enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour with up close and personal views of selected zoo animals; knowledgeable keeper and guide; campfire complete with S’Mores; commemorative T-shirt; continental style breakfast. To download registration form and complete details, visit www.zoomiami.org.