Spend the Day at Surfside Beach

If you’re searching for Miami hidden gems to explore on your next visit, consider a picturesque day by the water in Surfside. Located just north of Miami Beach and south of Bal Harbour, this pristine, mile-long beach is lined with gleaming hotels, a beautiful walking path and great dining options just steps from the ocean. Here’s everything you need to know to maximize your next tranquil escape on Surfside Beach.

Beach Rentals

While Surfside Beach is open to the public, chairs and umbrellas directly adjacent to hotels are typically reserved for hotel guests. If you’re not staying at one of these hotels and want to enjoy a full beach setup, Beach To Go will deliver all of the items you might need for a relaxed beach day, including coolers, chairs, umbrellas, towels, blankets, tents, cabanas, tables and even games like cornhole. 

If you’re in the mood to get out on the water, Beach To Go also rents kayaks and paddle boards, along with the necessary safety gear. You won’t find any rental vendors directly on the sand in Surfside, so plan your delivery ahead of time, or bring your own setup.

Surfside Walking Path

For a laid-back stroll along the oceanfront, explore the lush Surfside Walking Path, which stretches from 87th Terrace to 96th Street. Running parallel to Surfside Beach, it offers views of striking coastal architecture, including the Four Seasons at The Surf Club by award-winning architect Richard Meier, Arte by Italian architects Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel and the Fendi Château Residences designed by Arquitectonica.

A Citi Bike station is available on 94th Street, should you want to rent a bicycle. Note that although the Walking Path welcomes leashed pets, the public beach itself does not allow pets.

Come for the Spa, Stay for the Beach

Ease into your beach day with a little pampering at the Rejuvenation Spa at the Grand Beach Hotel Surfside. When you book a spa service, you’ll also enjoy access to the hotel’s amenities and beach. Unwind by the oceanfront pools overlooking the Atlantic or settle into the sand with complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas. For an elevated day by the water, food and beverage service is available both on the beach and poolside.

Beachside Dining in Surfside

If you’re wondering where to eat while enjoying the ocean views, there are a few Surfside Beach restaurants to add to your list. 

Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club has two fantastic options. Toes-in-the-sand eats for lunch or a post-beach bite come courtesy of Winston’s on the Beach, cooking up lighter seafood, salads and snacks with a laid-back feel. At Lido Restaurant at The Surf Club, take in ocean views and upscale coastal Italian fare on the terrace, complemented by the salty breeze.

For a resort-casual spot with a relaxed vibe and globally influenced Latin-American fusion, visit the La Plage at the Grand Beach Hotel Surfside.

Upgrade your beach picnic and skip the usual grocery-store with a visit to Grove Kosher Market. Known for its bakery, hot bar, packaged cold cuts, grab-and-go salads and wraps, it’s a great spot to stock up on essentials and build the perfect spread before heading to the sand.

Visit the Turtle Sculptures

Surfside’s colorful sea turtle sculptures are part of the town’s efforts to raise awareness about conservation and protecting these creatures. While you’re on the beach, stop by Mother Turtle Ké, the newest sculpture at the 95th Street beach entrance, a tribute to Surfside’s first inhabitants, the Tequesta Indian tribe. For more photo-worthy moments, explore the Turtle Walk on 93rd Street between Collins and Harding Avenues, where each turtle was hand-painted by a local artist commissioned by the town.