Bay Harbor Islands is a charming 383 acre island town in Biscayne Bay. It is made up of two…read moreislands, originally known as Broadview and Bay Harbor for the streets that run around the perimeter of each island. Today they are known as the West and East Islands. Fun fact, a condo in Bay Harbor Islands was used for the exterior of Dexter Morgan's apartment in the Showtime's TV show Dexter. The Bay Harbor Islands Tot Lot is off of Broadview Dr. on West Island. It was dedicated in the memory of Vice Mayor Louis Haas MD. The tot lot may be small in size but it has great amenities. There is a shade covered tree house themed playground and a second blue and red playground. There is also a splash pad, benches, and covered picnic pavilion with picnic tables. My favorite part of the park was the view of Biscayne Bay and the Broad Causeway which takes you on and off the island. There is no parking area but I found a spot in front of a house next to the tot lot that was being built. There is also no restrooms. This park is primarily used by neighborhood residents but if you want a great water view, stop by.

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).

Harbor Fitness is one of the friendliest and cleanest gyms in the north part of Miami Beach…read more Located in Bay Harbor Islands, it has dedicated personal trainers and a variety of classes. You can also learn Boxing as well from JC. It is probably the only non-Crossfit gym to allow Olympic Weightlifting in Miami Beach which is one of the reasons I have been a member for so long. The monthly rates are more than reasonable too.

I live in the neighborhood, less than 1 block away . I walked in to see if I could try the gym and…read morethere was no one there at the desk . A woman that was working out came to greet me and said someone was coming . After 5 minutes a gentleman came , I told him I lived in the area and wanted to try the gym to see if I like it . He told me they don't do trials that if I wanted to workout for the day I had to pay $20, which is very high for a day workout . He was not friendly and did not offer to show me the gym. I payed the $20 and used the facility. The gym is very small and the equipments are old and they are cramped in next to each other . There were no lockers to put my purse I was told to leave my purse in a closet right next to the front desk. No bathrooms or showers and membership is above the average for this area . I thought about keeping a membership there for the convenience that I could walk there but after this experience I will not come back.

She so sweet and we had an amazing day. She showed us around. We even drove all the way down to…read moreMiami city spent extra time took his locations that she doesn't normally go. It was well worth the money.

The good: This was a 3-4 star experience. I booked a…read moresnorkeling tour for 2 for my husband's birthday thru their website. It was easy to book and they had lots of availability. The best part of the trip was how we had the boat exclusively to ourselves! I didn't know it'd be a private tour until the day I came. So, the boat was just a total of 3 people (captain included). The water temperature was great and the clarity was decent. We even saw two dolphins! You meetup at Whiskey Joe's at the marina and you can start your excursion immediately. I liked that you didn't need to wait around much. I was able to see some cool looking fish, a bottom feeder and a crab. You get 2 hours for the snorkeling and you're not required to wear any life vests (in fact, we weren't offered any and I didn't see any). The water is super shallow so it didn't seem dangerous at all. The water is also salty and easy to float in. The boat was nearby the main snorkeling area. The bad: The area for snorkeling was pretty small. It was an artificial reef where the fish were but outside of that area there is just seagrass and there's no living things to observe. The website says snorkeling starts at $75/pp and up but that's misleading b/c that's only the price if you have 8+ people. When I came to the marina, the worker who had me sign paperwork said that "$25/hour tip is required" when I got an email saying 15% tip is optional. My husband clarified and he said "yes, it's required" but later retracted his statement after I clarified that it was strange to give tip upfront before we even went on the excursion. However, I did already give 15% tip upfront on 50% of the value and then Zelled an additional $25 tip to the captain himself afterward. The cost for snorkeling ended up being $407 for 2 people (pricey). The interesting: The captain swam with us to lead us to the reef and then swam back and was mostly on his phone.

Bal Harbour is an exclusive, 1-square-mile affluent village at the northern tip of Miami Beach. It…read moreis known for its white-sand beaches, luxury oceanfront resorts, and high-end Bal Harbour Shops. In my humble opinion the crown jewel of Bal Harbour is the beach. Located between 96th and 102nd Streets it is stunning and showcases what I love about Florida, its beaches. The Bal Harbour Beach is clean, peaceful, and less crowded making it ideal for families while South Beach favors nightlife and people who want to be on display. There is a pay by app lot I like to park at only two blocks away and there is also metered street parking. One of the nicest features of this beach is the scenic one mile paved pathway perfect for walking and biking. On this visit I spotted a beautiful floral installation of a bike and lamp post covered in live flowers as part of the Flora Fleurs de Villes exhibit happening right now throughout Bal Harbour. There is also a seawall jetty that extends into the ocean for fishing or taking in the view. Only a block away you will find a number of restaurants and Bal Harbour Shops is across the street. Swim, sun, and relax on the picture perfect wide, sandy beach. Whether you are coming for a few hours or the whole day, this beach is a true hidden gem in Miami.

Absolutely stunning! A relaxing and clean beach to visit. Parking options are limited but if you…read morefind street parking near by , you're in luck! Beautiful beach and a great crowd. I highly recommend.

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

Besides this place being beautiful, the workout itself is really good and the instructors are…read morepatient and teach you if needing anything fixed. I use my class pass to go to the one in Boca and the one in Fort Lauderdale.

Reforming Pilates changed my life. I started taking classes here just over a year ago and was a…read morelittle scared of the reformer. Let me tell you, I had chronic pain in so many places that reforming Pilates fixed! The instructors: all of them are amazing they each have their own specialties and teaching styles all within the same method. I can't even pick a fave I have some for certain styles of classes and workouts but you will never have a bad workout here. Aesthetically the studio is beautiful too * love an aesthetic spot

Beth Moshe is the best Congregation I have ever been a member of. Rabbi Lang is truly a attentive,…read morehands on and compassionate Rabbi.

I have known this school and all the staff members, director and rabbi for a while. My son is…read morecurrently 4 years old and he has been going to Beth Moshe since he was 18 months old. The place is amazing!! My son has learned so much! It makes so happy seeing him so excited to go to school as he talks and shares with me all the amazing things that he does with all his teachers and friends. This preschool has amazing teachers who have made a difference in my son's life. I trust Beth Moshe with all my heart and I know I will miss this place dearly once my son goes to another school. If you are looking for a preschool with a home-like environment and professional teachers/staff this is the place!!!

We had a great time Snorkeling with So Flo and the whole team! You take a 15 minute boat out to…read moreanother boat to pick up the kayaks in the middle of the bay. It was fun kayaking around the mangroves and I felt like a maze going all around. Then we kayaked across the bay to Raccoon Island where some of the group went around the island to look at the isolated population of raccoons, and we went snorkeling. We saw a couple of puffer fish, a dinner plate sized stingray, and a bunch of other smaller schools of fish. The water was clear even though it was a windy day and we had a solid 45 minutes to snorkel. Then we paddled back to the kayak point and took the peekaboo with the rest of the group back to the dock. Captain Matthew made sure that we got everywhere safely and the whole team including our Tour guides Adam and Sean were a lot of fun!

Absolutely amazing time bucket list experience!! Ashley, Adam and Chuck were our guides and made it…read moreso light hearted and cool! We started with an hour boat ride, saw bird island and learned a lot about the local birds here, then kayak'd through the mangroves! After my absolute FAVORITE part was the raccoon island. They are wild animals but it was the coolest thing to see them! Definitely worth it and made our Miami trip unforgettable. Thanks Ashley, Adam and Chuck!