With a skyscraping downtown, the trendy Wynwood Arts District, and charming cultural enclaves like Little Havana, Miami’s personalities are many. Yet despite all the exciting design and big-city excess, the city’s number one draw remains its natural, sparkling beaches.
The best beaches in Miami are as singular as the city’s eclectic neighborhoods. Whether your beach goal is utter relaxation, sipping pricey cocktails, playing fetch with your pooch, or tanning in the nude, Miami’s got you covered. From the siren song of South Beach to private beach clubs on Mid-Beach and on to nature and bike trails along Key Biscayne, here are our 18 favorite places to throw down a towel and soak up the sun in South Florida.
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