Surfside is known as Greater Miami & Miami Beach’s Uptown Beachtown. Located just north of Miami Beach, it has a decidedly small town, retro appeal. Visitors checking into a Surfside hotel are granted free access to the oceanfront Surfside Community Center with swimming pools, waterslides and fitness classes. It’s a family-friendly destination that’s home to one of the most lavish resorts in Miami, as well as more budget-friendly options. So, start planning your dream beach vacation in Surfside now.

Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club

When Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club opened in 2017, it was a game changer for this charming, seaside town. Once a playground for the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra and Winston Churchill in the 1930s, the Surf Club has been re-envisioned by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier with a glittering modern expansion. The club’s original ballroom has been transformed into Le Sirenuse, an Amalfi Coast restaurant with a lavish Champagne Bar. The space is finished in a palette of creamy limestone and marble with mossy green upholstered chairs, brass accents and the original dark wood vaulted ceiling. Guest rooms are equally dreamy, with unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean through glass balconies that always beckon for a beach day. And make sure to pencil in some “me time” at the spa for an experience like no other.

Grand Beach Hotel Surfside

Grand Beach Hotel Surfside is set inside a modern oceanfront glass structure with calming, white-washed interiors and oversized suites. The 12th-story Sky Bar is an ideal spot to take in the sunset with a cocktail in hand, and the ground floor restaurant takes its cues from international cuisine. Suites range from one- to three-bedroom floor plans, many of which come with two bathrooms and two TVs, making it an ideal destination for a family beach vacation. Best of all, the oceanfront swimming pools lead you to a sublime area for lounging on the beach.

Residence Inn Miami Beach - Surfside

For extended stays, family vacations and affordable, yet stylish Surfside escapes, the Residence Inn Miami Beach - Surfside is a fantastic hotel. Designed in a palette of aquamarine, slate and crisp white, each suite is equipped with kitchenettes. While there’s no restaurant at this limited-service hotel, a complimentary hot American breakfast buffet is served daily with a 24/7 market onsite, and there’s also a grocery shopping service to help stock your kitchen. Resort-like amenities include a rooftop pool with cabanas and picturesque ocean views. Although the hotel is located one block from the beach, the Residence Inn provides a dedicated beach club for lounge chairs and umbrellas on the sand.