Surfside is a charming tiny Miami Beach town of only one square mile nestled between Miami Beach…read moreand Bal Harbour along the Atlantic Ocean. While the town has unique shops and restaurants, family-friendly parks, and special events they may be the proudest of their beach. At the beach entrance at 95th Street you can find Ké, the Mother Turtle art sculpture which is the mascot for the town. Public parking is located on the street and at lots a couple of blocks from the beach. The white sand beaches of Surfside Beach are postcard perfect and an attractive alternative for those looking for a less crowded Miami beach. You can swim with confidence under the watchful eye of lifeguards or stroll and bike along the Surfside walking bath that runs parallel to the beach. When you finish your day in the sun there is a number of cafes a block away where you can end your day with a delightful meal. If you are looking for a serene atmosphere, coupled with convenient amenities and nearby attractions, this hidden gem is worth exploring.

Pretty clean. Good place to go if you desire a spot that's not crowded. There is space that's not…read morein front of the hotels. I didn't see a place for water sports rentals or beach chair rentals. (But that doesn't mean it wasn't there).

The most bougie beach in the Miami Beach area. Seriously, walking around you can definitely tell…read morehow bougie this place is with the Ritz-Carlton and a bunch of luxury apartments. Got a recommendation from a friend to visit here and was not disappointed. Here are some of the highlights/tips: - There's not a lot of people at the beach, just hotel and local residents on their paid beach chairs and umbrellas so its very nice and quiet. - Because of the tall buildings in the back, it offers a lot of shade to the area especially during mid-afternoon in the hot Miami sun which is very nice. - You can't walk directly from the street to the beach as you have to loop around all the way to the top of Miami Beach around the Ritz-Carlton to get here so if you get dropped off by Uber or Lyft, make sure to get you dropped off at the Ritz. The walk is around 7-10 minutes and it is very worth it as you can get to see the ocean roll all the way inland. - The waves are so beautiful here and I think they are just big enough to go surfing if you may choose. Overall, love this beach and would definitely recommend going to different areas in Miami Beach to understand the different vibes of the area. It's interesting because in the Southern parts of the beach the side is finer and there's more people and families. In the middle parts has more shopping and the water is slightly more murky. And in the northern areas such as Bal Harbor there is a lot less people and the sand is more rough.

It's rarely crowded here, which is nice. Paid parking is available under the Haulover Inlet bridge…read more There's a nice beach path/trail here. My only complaint is that there are no restrooms here. Like, c'mon Bal Harbor! This is one of the richest areas in the US. You guys can totally affordable some nice beach restroom facilities.

The best option around for a fun filled beach day! Everything from jet skis to SUP and everything…read morein between. Staff is super friendly and will set you up for a wild adventure!

7/7/22. Rented jet ski at Trump International Beach Resort. Staffs/owner was friendly and helpful.read more

Henry is great! This boat tour was exactly what we wanted! A nice clean boat, perfect for small…read moregroups, Bluetooth connection available, refreshments provided and cooler with ice for us to bring our own beers, snacks. Henry was so kind and easy going, pointing out all the celebrity homes to us and then whizzing us around fast to other areas like the sandbar. Thanks for a great afternoon! Next time we come we will book a longer day and hang at sandbar.

My girlfriend and I decided to drive to Miami Beach to see the beach and sand bar. We discovered…read moreMiami Ocean Tours online and had to check them out! Henry took us to the sand bar, sunny isles, celebrity homes, etc. He was great at navigating through Miami and showed us lots of extravagant destinations! We know next time we are in Miami Beach we will call Captain Henry and get out there for another adventure!

My friend and I have have taken 2 classes with Meghan and absolutely recommend her…read more She is so great at instructor (use to be a math teacher in fact), is this great zen about her. Thank you Meghan for making our bdays extra special!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND Turquoise Floating Yoga for SUP instruction and SUP instructor training. I've been…read moreSUPing for over 10 years, I completed ACA level 1 and 2 SUP instructor training previously, and I taught basic SUP myself for 4 years. I needed to renew my ACA instructor certification and wanted to get WPA instructor certification, so I did an ACA Level 1 and 2 SUP workshop and WPA level 1 SUP instructor training/certification with TFY. Meghan is the best SUP instructor/instructor trainer I've had. She's obviously very knowledgeable, but more importantly, she's also awesome at conveying that knowledge. We covered a huge amount of information in the ACA L1/2 workshop, but she made it manageable and easily understandable. The welcome letter she sends prior to class is very helpful and lets you know what to bring, the schedule, and what to expect. Her videos are also extremely helpful to watch beforehand. I thought the ACA workshop would be largely review for me, but I was surprised by how much I learned. She's also very upbeat, encouraging, and patient, and her low-pressure approach creates the perfect environment for learning. She taught high school math for 9 years, and I think her background in education plus her SUP knowledge and skills make her an outstanding instructor and instructor trainer. I'm looking forward to returning for ACA L1/2 instructor certification training.

The Tour was great our Boat captain Ana was the best i have been on the tour in the past and by far…read morethis was the best Thank you Ana

Overall fun experience. I booked a tour through viator which included hotel pickup. The pickup was…read moreon time and the driver narrated some fun facts about the everglades on the short ride there. We visited on a Saturday so it was busy as expected. There is no shade on the grounds so much of the time was spent standing in the hot sun. Waiting to get into an airboat was a bit chaotic and tiresome. There were shade canopies along the queue but they were not deployed for some reason. Staff seemed a bit disorganized, groups were confused on where to go and given mixed directions from staff members. The experience on the boat was nice and we saw a variety of wildlife. The captain was knowledgeable and spotted alligators quickly. The gator show was fun but short. The host Paul was funny and engaging, the entire audience was captivated. All the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. Our highlight was getting to hold a baby alligator and knowing that our money was going to one of the only no kill gator rescues!

It's my first time trying surfing and trying it here was not that good. The waves are not that…read moreenjoyable as a surfing spot or maybe it's not season yet. We hire a coach but never really guide us well in actual surfing. But the overall experience at the beach is good.

Unprofessional booking process, & it sounds like a child is running bookings. I had to ask if I was…read morecalling the correct business because a young voice answers with hello. They had to move my lesson twice & then I asked to be refunded.

beauty everywhere, stop and take it all in, Worth the drive all the way to the bottom and don't…read moreforget to stop and check out the short hiking trails and the overlook too

So much beauty everywhere, stop and take it all in! Worth the drive all the way to the bottom and…read moredon't forget to stop and check out the short hiking trails and the overlook too!

Surfside is a charming tiny Miami Beach town of only one square mile nestled between Miami Beach…read moreand Bal Harbour along the Atlantic Ocean. The town has unique shops and restaurants, family-friendly parks, special events, and great access to the beach. The Surfside Walking Path runs from 87th Terrace to 96th Street parallel to the beach. There is a bike path alongside it. The walking and bike path are some of the best places to take in the fresh sea air and enjoy the views in Surfside. Along the way you will enjoy stunning views of the ocean as you pass by architectural gems like the Four Seasons Surf Club completed by Pritzker Prize winning architect, Richard Meier, the Arquitectonica designed Fendi Chateau, and ARTE designed by Italian architects Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel. At the beach entrance at 95th Street you can find Ké, the Mother Turtle art sculpture which is the mascot for the town. On the day I visited people of all ages were strolling, jogging, biking, and walking their dogs, The Surfside Walking Path is a great way to inspire and enjoy healthy movement in people who may otherwise shy away from a gym.

I discovered this wonderful spot which is Surfsides jogging and walking path. It offers nature,…read morepeace and quiet, shade and gorgeous sea views. It is beautiful and runs from Bal Harbour to Surfside. Its roughly a mile long from 88th to 96th Street. Take a stroll from 88th Street through Bal Harbour up to Haulover Inlet, and you'll be rewarded with one of Miami-Dade's best beach views at the rock jetty. I also spotted this huge sculpture.

One of my favorite memories of growing up on South Florida was jet skiing around the intercoastal…read more Now that my kids are getting a little older thought they would enjoy a day on jet skis zipping around the intercoastal and so I rented them from Easton Watersports for 1.5 hours. Similar to a car you need to be 16 to drive one so my 11 year old daughter was on the back of mine and my 6 and 9 year old sons joined my husband. We met Dominic at the Pioneer Park- boat ramps in Deerfield Beach. Please note that this location is different than the address on the Yelp review since we were a bit confused ourselves. We started off slow getting used to the jet skis and also admiring the beautiful homes on the intercoastal. Then for about 30-45 minutes we got to go as fast as we could zipping over massive waves and holding on for dear life. I thought we were speed demons, but my thrill seeking daughter kept yelling at me that I wasn't going fast enough. My 9 year old son did fall off the back of my husband's jet ski, but he claimed that was the most fun part of the excursion. .And Dominic was nearby the entire time to help out in these situations and more, but overall we felt very safe. 1.5 hours was perfect and everyone had a great time. They declared it their favorite day in South Florida and made us promise we'll rent jet skis again on a future trip. Done!

I made a reservation through yelp and prepaid $30 for a jet ski near lighthouse cove resort. When I…read moregot there, they didn't seem to have my information and I paid the remainder of $150. People walking up on the beach asking the price were told $150, so the $30 reservation was pretty meaningless and seemed to be just an extra charge. Also, the area you can drive the jet ski in is pretty limited. Wish I would have known.