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1. Bal Harbour Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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2. Crandon Park Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. South Pointe Park Beach

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Hobie Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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5. John U Lloyd State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Lummus Park Beach

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Matheson Hammock Park & Beach

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. North Shore Park Beach

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Haulover Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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10. Virginia Key Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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11. Oleta River State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Surfside

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13. South Pointe Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • There is no place in the world with as many spectacular beaches of such diversity and beauty as Miami.
  • There are glamorous beaches like Lummus Park Beach just across the Ocean Drive in Miami Beach.
  • You’ll find quiet, long beaches shadowed by luxury condos and resorts.
  • There are windsurfers’ paradise beaches like Hobie Beach.
  • Urban beaches like the one in Matheson Hammock Park with a man-made atoll offer unique experiences.

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