Haulover Beach

With its 0.4-mile, beautiful stretch of white sand beach, you won’t find any bad sunbathing spots at Haulover. Lay out in the sun or walk the shoreline and take in the view. As the stretch of the park has no residential or commercial buildings directly built on it, you can eke out every minute of the sun, with no towering buildings to the East or West blocking the rays. This also means there is no free available shade. But with a limited but reliable snack concession and a full rental service for loungers and umbrellas that never misses a beat, you can bring your full beach gear and coolers or just come as you are. Like amenities at many beaches, many are cash only, so keep that in mind when making your plans. Only a five-minute drive from the exclusive Bal Harbour Shops, you can fit ultra-high-end designer shopping into your day if that’s your thing.

Haulover Beach is a longtime favorite of vacationers and locals alike. The chilled atmosphere attracts mainly couples and groups from far and wide and a dedicated local fan base. You will find day-long bathers and those just looking to catch the last few rays when the sun doesn’t burn as brightly. That Miami UV index is no joke, so bring plenty of sunscreen! The popularity with locals can sometimes be a downside. Many people flock to the beach on the weekends and holidays to avoid the crowds at the non-nude beaches, making things a tight squeeze on the sand. Weekdays are a sweet spot where mornings, in particular, are often a quiet and postcard-worthy bliss. People are friendly yet keep to themselves and allow personal space. First-timers will quickly feel at home among the veteran naturists just looking for some rays.

At its peak beauty and temperatures in the fall, winter, and spring, the summer brings heat, humidity, and regular storms, making beach plans unpredictable. The weekdays see more visitors for nude bathing, and the busy weekends see a higher percentage of clothed beachgoers. The Haulover inlet into the Intracoastal from the Atlantic is well known locally as one of the roughest areas to move a boat out from. The current around Haulover Beach can be rough, making a few more red-flag days for swimming. Despite this, on those calm days, the ocean is a picture-perfect dream for bathing and swimming.