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Bal Harbour

Nearby: North Miami Beach · Sunny Isles Beach · Hallandale Beach · Miami Beach

Things to Do in Bal Harbour, FL

Bal Harbour is a tiny village with an outsized reputation: the open-air Bal Harbour Shops, a jetty walk at Haulover Inlet, and a beach path that connects south to Surfside's low-key cafes. Haulover Park across the inlet has kite fields, a marina and Miami's famous sandbar boats.

12 things to do · 12 upcoming events · 12 places to eat · Updated September 2026 · events refreshed daily

This Weekend in Bal Harbour

Mon 7 – Thu 10

Things to Do in Bal Harbour

Beaches & Parks 4

Oleta River State Park, North Miami Beach

Park

Oleta River State Park

Florida's largest urban park: 15 mi of MTB single-track, mangrove kayak trails, Friday sunset and full-moon paddles.

$6/car leashedNearby · North Miami Beach
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South Beach (1st–5th St), Miami Beach

Beach

South Beach (1st–5th St)

Fires only on strong N-NE swell after fronts, but it's a scene when it does.

Nearby · Miami Beach
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Attractions & Activities 3

Oleta River, North Miami Beach (BG Oleta)

On the water

Oleta River

Mangrove trails to the Sandspur Island sandbar; Friday sunset paddles, monthly full-moon tours, Sunday SUP yoga.

Nearby · North Miami Beach
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Key Biscayne sandbar charters, Crandon or Miami Beach Marina

On the water

Key Biscayne sandbar charters

Private boats to Nixon Sandbar / Stiltsville; Getmyboat lists pet-friendly rentals.

~$500–800 askNearby · Miami Beach
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Shopping & Markets 4

Market

Farmers market season note

Nearly all markets are outdoors and dog-friendly on a leash. Several pause for summer and reopen in October (WPB GreenMarket Oct 3, Delray GreenMarket TBC, Lincoln Road Antique Market 2nd & 4th Sundays from Oct).

Nearby · Miami Beach
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At Night 1

Casinos, Hollywood / Dania / Hallandale

At night · Free

Casinos

Seminole Hard Rock Guitar Hotel (casino, Hard Rock Live, Oculus light show, Bora Bora pool day passes); The Casino at Dania Beach (free live music, Stage 954); Gulfstream Park Village.

Nearby · Hallandale Beach
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FAQ: Bal Harbour

What is there to do in Bal Harbour this weekend?

Events in Bal Harbour include Labor Day (Sep 7), Dirty Dancing at Rooftop Cinema Club (Sep 7, Rooftop Cinema Club South Beach) and Padel X Summer Club (Sep 7–15, 1111 Lincoln Road). The weekend strip at the top of this page is refreshed daily.

What are the best free things to do in Bal Harbour?

Free picks near Bal Harbour include Bark Beach at North Beach Oceanside Park and Casinos. Daily morning windows (7–9 or 9–11 am) and Fri–Sun afternoons.

Where can I eat on the water in Bal Harbour?

Waterfront restaurants near Bal Harbour include Smith & Wollensky (Steakhouse, $$$$) and Lido at The Standard (Bayside Mediterranean, $$$).

Are there dog-friendly beaches or parks in Bal Harbour?

Yes. Dog-friendly spots in Bal Harbour include Haulover Bark Park & dog beach (yes), Oleta River State Park (leashed), Bark Beach at North Beach Oceanside Park (yes) and Key Biscayne sandbar charters (ask).

What towns are near Bal Harbour?

The closest towns to Bal Harbour are North Miami Beach (3.6 mi), Sunny Isles Beach (4.1 mi), Hallandale Beach (6.3 mi), Miami Beach (7.0 mi), Miami Gardens (8.2 mi) and Hollywood (8.4 mi). Each has its own guide on this site.