Flew into MCO airport to spend a few days in Orlando and decided to drive down to Miami to go to one of my favorite beaches, Haulover. About a 3 hour drive. Always a great time when we come to this beach. Clothing optional. Easy access parking directly across the street from the beach. You walk via underground tunnel to get access the beach. It is paid parking though. Lifeguard on duty. read more

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Good and Bad. It was a beautiful beach with calm crystal clear water. There is a clothing optional section and a textile section and both were very crowded. Most Miami beaches are. Most folks were very friendly. There was one guy shouting random things about Eddie Money.. not sure why. There was also a verbal altercation a few groups over but the beach patrol talked everyone down and it was fine. The beach Cafe was pretty awesome. You can have food and drinks delivered to you on the beach. There are also Umbrella and Chair rentals and they do all the set up and tear down for you. I would go again. read more

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The other day I drove over to Haulover Park to see what they offer. It is a huge park. I took the exit to the west not knowing there is also an exit to the east! So I only saw one side of the park, which means that I will need to drive over there again to see the rest of it on the other side. The west side has the Bill Bird Marina with hundreds of boats docked there. From the posted signs, it looks like you need to become a member in order to use the Marina and its huge parking lot. I do not own a boat so this did not apply to me. I saw a gentleman flying his kite as it was a windy but hot day. There was plenty of grassy area for kite lovers to show off their colorful and creative kites. There is also a beach area further to the north for families. I didn't see any vendors so bring a picnic basket. You can see the inlet with boats passing by. I also saw about 75 birds around some left-over rain water in the parking lot by the marina. They were so calm and beautiful. Looked like seabirds and another type of bird. I took a picture of them. Next time I will visit the east side and report back. read more

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Perfect Beach for some snorkeling, leisure and relaxation time! First time here as it is a bit far from my home. I usually go to Deerfield Beach or Boca Raton but lately those beaches have been covered with seaweed. Decided to try Haulover Park which was nice and clear without those pesky seaweeds. Crystal clear waters too. Waters are shallow great for kids and non-swimmers. Rocky area near the inlet has plenty of fish and you can even see manatees and lots of pelicans. Beach was a bit crowded this time due to Labor day weekend but still able to find a nice spot and parking. Had a fun time collecting sea shells too. Will be coming back to this beach soon. read more

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LOVE coming here with the pups! They absolutely love it. It's clean, spacious, plenty of places to sit with shade. We enjoy it tons! The families and the pets that come around are all very nice. We've never had an issue. Great times all around! read more

This was an interesting trip. Clothing optional beach. We tried to stay to ourselves but others kept trying to mingle with us. Friendly people that go here but a little too friendly. Age group is a little older. It is an experience worth trying once read more

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Love Haulover Beach. Beautiful water, clean beach, and such a chill atmosphere. It's the kind of place where you can spend the whole day relaxing, walking the shoreline, or just enjoying the view. One of my favorite beach spots in South Florida. read more

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What a beautiful beach, loved everything about it. From the pathway leading to the different towers to the walk through the protective foliage, it is amazing. Close to everything, plenty of restrooms and shower spots, easy to access. Caution to those that are of a prudish nature...avoid the "clothing option" area of the beach if you are easily offended or embarrassed, it is not for you. If you are a freer spirit and accept everyone, flaws and all, this is a judgement free zone for the naturalists amongst us. read more

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I love coming here on the weekends waiting for summer to show up! Lol it's a great getaways and relaxation :)

What a wonderful space! We came for the Kite festival and it didn't disappoint. There's 2 large parking lots to park (pay by app), restrooms and a spacious grass area. For the event, there was a wonderful variety of food trucks, a large section that was fenced in for inflatables for kids (genius), two diy sand pits, craft tables and vendors,and finally in the spacious grassy area families, couples and individuals either admiring all the mites or flying them. It was a wonderful event to take a picnic and enjoy! The bathrooms were clean and lots of security to help guide people around. read more

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Haulover Park isn't just a beach -- it's a time capsule with sand. My first memories here go back to when the fishing pier still stood tall, stretching out into the Atlantic like a wooden handshake to the sea. I spent hours there with a rod in hand, pulling in whatever was biting and pretending I knew what I was doing. Then Hurricane Andrew came through in '92 and erased it like it was never there. The pier is gone, but the memories? Untouchable. I still wish they'd rebuild it. There was something magical about standing out on that pier, salty breeze in your face, watching the skyline fade behind you while the ocean reminded you who's boss. But even without it, Haulover still delivers. The beach here is wide, clean, and unapologetically Florida. Families set up camp with coolers big enough to survive an apocalypse. Kites dance overhead like drunken jellyfish during the Kite Festival. Fishermen cast from the jetty, holding onto the tradition even without the old pier. And yes, there's the clothing-optional side of the beach -- a local legend where tan lines go to die and tourists go home with stories they can't tell their mother-in-law. Haulover is history, nature, and a little bit of chaos rolled into one. It's survived hurricanes, changing skylines, and countless spring breaks. It's one of the rare places in Miami where you feel like the city takes a step back and the ocean takes the wheel. If you want polished boardwalks and overpriced cocktails, head to South Beach. If you want real sand-between-your-toes Florida with a side of nostalgia and a dash of "only in Miami" weirdness -- Haulover Park is it. read more

Love brining my dogs here. They have such a blast. I'm from up north but anytime I come down, I bring the here read more

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Love this beach location as I been going here for years. Most southern end of Haulover Park right before the inlet. Great location for the kids with an abundance of marine life by the rock jetties. Casually you'll easily find manatees swimming up and down as well. Usually crystal clear water with very little seaweeds. Also near by near the parking lot is an awesome skate and bike park/ramps. Parking is easy and plentiful and uses Pay By Phone. Dog beach is also in the same area and located about several life guard towers from the most southern end. Beautiful and less crowded beach area that's perfect to relax and enjoy. Also it's always an adventure to watch boats and PWC go in and out of the famous and unforgiving at times, Haulover Inlet. read more

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Large beach and bay park on both sides of the A1A. Parking on the marina side opens earlier, the lots by the dog park and skate park open at 8. Nice beach path and tunnels under the main road let you get in a good 5k walk or run. Parking on the weekend is 10 all day, but if you are visiting the dog park you can do an hour or two hour allotment for less. read more

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We absolutely love visiting Haulover, such an incredible beach with great people and great views.

The beach was amazing, it has all the stalls and small businesses that sells everything you need so it's not hassle anymore. The beach is also clean despite the number of people who went here. read more

This is the dog park of this beach. For a dog beach it's fairly clean and not too overcrowded. The waves were strong today and huge. Lots of wind and lots of friendly dogs. Once you get to the park based off the gps make sure you know that you have to keep driving down to lot 3 and 4 that's the entrance if you want to go to the dog side. read more

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Been doing to the beach here for years. First time in the dog park. Largest one in North Dade. It was clean with plenty of shaded seating. Highly recommend it. Easy pay by phone parking. read more

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This was my wife's and my first time at the world-famous Haulover Beach. I'd been to China Beach in St. Martin, but this took the concept of nude beach to a whole nother level! I'm not going to say whether we participated in the nudeness, but the beach and surf itself was outstanding and the clientele was, shall I say, very interesting. So, if you aren't put off by such things, it is probably an interesting tourist stop. It is a bit of a hike from South Beach, where we stayed, but you can get there by Uber/Lyft in 30-35min for ~$30, or you can take a couple of trolley busses for free to 88th street and walk a couple of miles if you are up to it (which is what we ended up doing). If you hike, wear comfortable shoes! My wife and I wore water sandals and ended up with some gnarly blisters on our heels that we had to deal with for the rest of the week! We had hoped to find a rental bike rack once we got to 88th, but we never did, unfortunately. To get oriented, Haulover Park starts right over the bridge to the bay and the south end of the beach starts there as well. That is a family-friendly section of the beach which is clothing required and far enough away from the clothing optional section that your 13-year-old son won't risk an early anatomy lesson! The clothing optional section starts farther north and is marked by a hurricane fence on the beach. It is easiest, however, to walk the path to the West that follows the beach and the tower access path number was 15. You could also take the Miami Beach bus from South Beach all the way to Haulover, but my wife didn't have her phone so we couldn't sign up to pay. At the time of this writing though, starting on 11/17/2023 the bus lines were going to be free while they revamped their bus system. If we ever go back, we will probably utilize the bus to keep it simple, whether we have to pay or not! read more

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Haulover Park is hands down one of the best beach spots in Miami. The beach is wide, clean, and well-maintained, with soft sand and gorgeous ocean views. Whether you want to swim, relax, fly a kite, or just enjoy the breeze, this place delivers. One of the coolest things about Haulover is how much it offers in one area picnic spots, tennis courts, a marina, walking paths, and even a dog park. There's also a clearly marked clothing-optional section, which is respectful and well organized for those who choose to visit it. Parking is convenient (though it can fill up on weekends), restrooms and outdoor showers are available, and lifeguards are usually on duty. The atmosphere feels safe, relaxed, and welcoming for families, couples, and solo visitors alike. If you're looking for a beach that's less chaotic than South Beach but still full of life and options, Haulover Park is a must-visit. I always enjoy my time here and keep coming back. read more

What a great place to check out! We went out on a fishing expedition with Miss Tra Sea and couldn't be happier! Come out and be out there! Miss Tra Sea is the Best charter around! Shout out to Captain Hanime and Ben! read more

When I was a kid, one of my relatives would joke that the "haul" meant you'd be swimming under garbage #dadjoke Located on both sides of Collins Avenue, Haulover Beach is one of those magic things that makes Miami a water sports town and famous for its beaches. There's a water sports rental area, a family friendly beach, a doggie beach and a "let it all hang out" beach. There's also a running track, which is what brought me here Sunday morning. That's right, the morning after Grand Tasting I was leaving my house around 530AM to take part in the 6th Annual Bal Harbour PD 5K race. Sponsored by the municipal department, this race course started on the western side and under the bridge where I was lucky to catch the sunrise. The course itself was along the asphalt patch parallel to the beach for the 3.1 miles. The asphalt was pretty well maintained for fitness enthusiasts. As it were, other folks not taking part in the 5K were also working out there. I was able to personally hit an under 12 minute mile, not bad for alternating between power walk and sprints. It was one of the few times that it was ok to speed past a cop. read more

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The water is so blue here. Bathrooms are clean. Easy rentals for umbrella, chair, etc. There are food trucks on the beach. Nude areas separated kinda into areas. Gay area, couples, etc. Clothing optional. It was pretty chill. read more

This spot is amazing. The beach water is crystal clear, and there are plenty of tables for grilling or picnics. It's really safe, and the parking lot is well-maintained. read more

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I have been many times to haul over park but that was always by boat. Today I visited the dog park which is very large and has 2 sections for small and large dogs. Lots of parking and they use the app to pay for the parking space. read more

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I visited March 2023. Haulover Beach is about a 20 minutes drive from Turnberry Resort in Aventura where I vacationed. During my visit, there were only a few family beach goers. It is spacious with clean picnic family areas throughout and a large paid parking lot. Check their website for additional information before your visit. read more

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Haulover Park in Miami was my weekend destination every Saturday and on holidays for five years! My Florida boyfriend was kinky and definitely a nudist. Needless to say five years is my relationship limit. It ended when I moved back where I was born in New York! During the five years I visited Haulover we spent our time in the clothing optional section. The clothing-optional area features lifeguards and a food and umbrella rental concession. It is the largest public nudist beach in the U.S. and attracts 1.3 million visitors per year. Having been here many times I can say it is a well cared for beach. There's a clear delineation at the North and the South with signs designating the strip of beach that is clothing optional. Also the signs are located as you enter from the street and parking lot. There's no reason to be surprised by the nudity. There's adequate warning. There's a nudist community that has formed. If you are frequently a sunbather at this beach you may see the same familiar faces. People walk along the strip back and forth for exercise. Also the swimming is as great here as it is anywhere in South Florida. You will see all ages including elderly and families with children. There's plenty of tourists. Many regulars are seasonal Florida Residents coming from Canada and the Northeast during the Winter. Nudist or not, you may enjoy visiting this well kept section of Haulover Park. read more

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I had the beach to myself, no one walked even walked by for over 30 minutes. I definitely love this beach over any others in Miami.

There are so many things you can do at this massive park. Features: Huge dog park. Skate park. Dog beach. Fishing. Boat watching. Picnicking. Swimming. Sunbathing. Ice cream. Bike rentals. If you like being outdoors you should definitely come to this park. It has everything you need and more. Parking lots can sometimes fill up but they have an area that gets used for overflow parking as well. Come early on busy weekends or be prepared for a bit of a walk. Reasonable prices for parking as long as you plan to spend some time here. read more

I love this beach. Its about 20-25 minutes from my house but its a place where you can easily spend ALL DAY. Personally, I go for the VERY VERY large dog park, then hit up the Dog Beach (between the 2nd & 3rd towers) then move over to the inlet for sunset. The have nice Bathrooms on premise as well as an area to wash off your doggo as well as your own tired feetsies. But they also have: Bike Rentals Kite Rentals Fishing Boats I don't even know what else read more

Went here on Valentine's Day (81°) and the place was busy, but there was still parking available near the beach. The water is nice and clear here with no sign of seaweed. The sand is clean and light colored, but coarser than other areas throughout Miami Beach. The water was too cold for me in February, but nice to be nearby nonetheless. This place has a lot to offer. There are many different sections of this beach, including the dog beach area, and nude beach area. There are tall round rest/change rooms near the beach, as well as body/foot showers. Everyone was respectful to one another here. It's very nice and relaxing. Parking is nearby in Lots 2 and 3. Only $7 and change for the whole day, and a short walk to the beach. If those are full, park across the street in Lot 1 and walk through the underground tunnel for access to the beach. read more

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Haulover nude beach pictures Love to be naked on the beach Glad Debbie missed us I wish the parking was free read more

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Haulover Park was introduced to me on YouTube. I very spent many a hour laughing and yelling out from my emotions like... oh nooooo .., what were you thinking now that's a nice boat and Stupid Alert Ahead while watching people fall off boats, boats sinking and the patrol working hard to keep people from drowning while transferring from calm water to a hard current choppy transfer to get to the ocean. I finally got to go enjoy this action LIVE and could honestly sit for hours watching them go out and in the transfer here. Haulover is beach front on one side and intracoastal on the other ending at the cut with a park setting in between. The marina gives you charter boats and yachts and the beach offers optional attire and attire beach choices. In between it gives a great place for your dogs to run and a nice skateboard park. Places for Picnics and event spaces. So if you havent seen their entertainment try them on YouTube and definitely stop by when in Miami. read more

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Haulover Beach in Miami is an absolute gem for anyone who enjoys the naturist lifestyle. My wife and I travel the world, and Haulover Beach is by far our favorite nude beach. The atmosphere is always welcoming, and we've met so many cool and like-minded people here. The beach itself is stunning, with soft sand, clear waters, and plenty of space to relax and enjoy the sun. Whether you're new to the lifestyle or a seasoned pro, Haulover Beach is a must-visit. For more fun ideas and experiences, follow us on Instagram @sirwally1! read more

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Probably the best dog beach and park I have found in the Miami area. I just wish it was closer to where we were staying. I love the dog park as well. It is a large size for both small and big dogs. Each has their designated area. read more

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I have been coming to this beach since i was a teen in 1986 & I always layout in the same exact spot and tower! It's my favorite beach and never had a problem with anyone here. $6 to park all day long on weekdays and I think it's just $1 more on weekends! I come here to de-stress without having to pay exorbitant parking fees or the hassle of finding a relatively open spot far away from people! I know there's a lot of speculation and judgment when it comes to nude beaches but I have never been ashamed or embarrassed of my body, no matter what since and people here could care less. They don't gawk at you nor is it the oft times sexualized indecent place where people are fornicating Willy nilly lol! If you've summered or been to Europe, than you'll understand the culture here. For those newbies who are afraid about who will see them, or what people may think, or that their nude pics will somehow end up on pornhub, there's a section for normal sunbathers and you all can walk over to the other side and just scope things out. It's clothing optional, nobody's forced to be nude. I say DO IT! It's very liberating and it'll open your eyes in many positive ways. read more

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The sign and nudity bathing is near the life guard marker 14 and you can start from there and go north towards the hotels, personally did not get undressed this time but everyone there was very respectful and casual. The beach was nice and also dog friendly which is a plus! read more

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Welcoming and peaceful. One of the best places to go for a relaxing beach day. Nice and quiet, not too far from activities and shopping centers. read more

One of two public beaches in Miami, Haulover Park is a 177 acre park located between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. It has an impressive 1.4 miles of beachfront. Parking in the lot is $5 weekdays for cars and $7 on the weekends. Originally called North Beach, it contained a Lighthouse Restaurant, a trailer a small refreshment stand, and charter boat piers. The land was acquired by the Dade County Commission in 1935. Construction of facilities began in 1941 but was held up by WWII and were completed after the war. Haulover Park was renamed in January 1947 and opened to the public the following year in 1948. Legend has it the name Haulover came from a fisherman named Philip Edward Baker (1832-1898) who would haul is sponge boat from Key Biscayne over the dunes by cutting a path through the mangrove forest. An area on the maps marked Baker's Haulover in 1823 which people then called Haulover as other generations of fisherman continued the practice. During the Prohibition era, boats would arrive from the Bahamas to deliver whiskey. Alcohol would be to be hauled over the beach to the bayside where speed boats would take it north up north up the Intracoastal Waterway. Haulover beach is historically significant for being a beach the Barefoot Mailmen traveled. The Barefoot Mailmen were US postal workers who delivered the mail in South Florida from 1885 to 1893 by walking barefoot on the beach from Palm Beach to Miami. A sign dedicated to the mailman is located on Haulover Beach in front of the lifeguard building. The Miami portion of the trip took place on Wednesday when the Barefoot Mailman was transported by boat down the New River to its inlet and then walked down the beach until reaching Baker's Haulover Inlet at the north end of Biscayne Bay. The mailman would then sail across Biscayne Bay to deliver the mail in Miami. The return trip back up north would begin early on Thursday. The northern .4 mile stretch of beach is infamous for being clothing optional. It is the largest nudist beach in the U. S. and attracts 1.3 million visitors annually. It was designated clothing optional in 1991 by a Dade County ordinance. As Florida law generally does not allow public nudity, Haulover is one of the few places nudists can go in public. Haulover park has many amenities. The park has a marina, tennis courts, and an enclosed dog park. There are picnic areas, restrooms, and lifeguards. You can go swimming but all flotation devices have been banned from Miami-Dade County beaches since the early 2000s. The park has a great bike bike path and if you don't have one they can be rented from Electribike Miami in the picnic area adjacent to the bark park. Haulover Beach is also known for it's kite flying. It is the location of Skyward Kites, which has a large selection of kites and spinners. The beach is the site of a biannual kite festival. read more

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I visited the dog park side of the beach and not the nudist beach. I was there at sunset and didn't see it in its sunshine glory. While in the water, I spotted the head and face of a shark trying to identify if I was dinner. Scary stuff. On my way back to my car, I got attacked by mosquitoes which reminded me how much I love LA beaches. Yes, cold water, but I won't get attacked by mosquitoes and never in my life have I seen a shark face. Beware of mosquitos and sharks! read more