Sunny Isles Beach is a diverse international community in Miami-Dade County known for its white sand and inviting waters. Located on a barrier just north of Miami Beach, the destination offers families, couples, locals, and out-of-towners plenty of recreational opportunities, from snorkelling and other water activities to great dining and shopping on its main thoroughfare, Collins Avenue.
Nature surrounds the resort destination, with the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Intracoastal Waterway on the west. As for the beach itself, it spans 2 miles and offers boating and diving, as well as angling at the Newport Fishing Pier.
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Sunny Isles Beach highlights
If Sunny Isles Beach looks familiar, you may recognise it from a while back as the site of MTV’s annual Spring Break celebration. Interestingly, it also happens to have the 14th-tallest skyline in the United States, with its many high-rise hotels and condominiums. Car lovers will want to spend time at the Dezer Collection, home to fancy vehicles from the James Bond films, the Batmobile, and more than 1,200 vehicles in total.
Oleta River State Park is worth a visit for those who love the outdoors, with biking trails, camping grounds, and kayaking.
Good to know when visiting Sunny Isles Beach
Sunny Isles Beach is home to 10 pristine public parks. The popular Samson Oceanfront Park hosts a Wednesday Outdoor Concert Series and Yoga Under the Moon event. Over at Senator Gwen Margolis Park, dogs can have a blast at Bone Zone, while children get to check out the butterfly garden at Gateway Park.
Similar to others in Miami-Dade County, the beaches stay open from 7 am to 8 pm. When it comes to getting around, there is the free SIBshuttle transport service, which also connects visitors and residents to the nearby cities of Aventura and Hallandale Beach.
Sunny Isles Beach
Location: Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160, USA
Open: 24/7
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