North Miami Beach, Florida, is a Miami-Dade town on the Jupiter-to-Key West coast. This guide covers 12 beaches, parks and attractions, 7 places to eat and 12 upcoming events, kept current from official sources. Top picks: Oleta River State Park, Dog-friendly trails and Mutra ★ (new 2026). 2 of the activities are free. Nearest towns: Sunny Isles Beach (2.8 mi) and Hallandale Beach (3.4 mi).

Last updated September 7, 2026. Events refresh daily; places are hand-picked and re-checked monthly.

North Miami Beach is not on the beach, but it has the Ancient Spanish Monastery, a 12th-century cloister shipped over stone by stone, and it borders Oleta River State Park, Florida's largest urban park, for mountain biking and kayaking. Great Cuban, Haitian and Israeli food along 163rd Street.

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Beaches & Parks in North Miami Beach

  • Oleta River State Park (North Miami Beach) — Florida's largest urban park: 15 mi of MTB single-track, mangrove kayak trails, Friday sunset and full-moon paddles. Price: $6/car · Dogs: leashed.
  • Dog-friendly trails (Various) — Birch State Park loop, Riverbend Park, Jonathan Dickinson, Loxahatchee NWR levee, Oleta, Bill Baggs, Big Cypress boardwalks, Barnacle Historic State Park grounds. Dogs: leashed.
  • Anne Kolb Nature Center / West Lake Park (Hollywood) — 1,500 acres of mangrove estuary, 5-story observation tower, marked kayak trails with rentals. Price: $1.50 · Dogs: leashed (park, not center). (in nearby Hollywood, 5.5 mi)
  • Hollywood Dog Beach (Hollywood (North Beach Park)) — Fri–Sun afternoons (3–7 or 4–8 pm). Small friendly crowd. Price: $5–10/dog day pass · Dogs: yes. (in nearby Hollywood, 5.5 mi)
  • Haulover Bark Park & dog beach (Bal Harbour) — The only seven-day-a-week dog beach in the region (8 am–sunset) plus fenced runs. Price: Parking ~$7–10 · Dogs: yes. (in nearby Bal Harbour, 3.6 mi)
  • Other beaches worth knowing (Various) — Quietest natural beaches: Blowing Rocks / Hobe Sound NWR, MacArthur Beach, Mizell-Johnson, Cape Florida. Haulover's north section is Miami-Dade's legal clothing-optional beach. Closest everyday strand to Coral Ridge is Vista Park / NE 18th St with free street parking on the west side of A1A north of Sunrise. September heat rule: before 9 am or after 5 pm — sand and pavement burn paws midday. (in nearby Bal Harbour, 3.6 mi)

Attractions & Activities in North Miami Beach

  • Oleta River (North Miami Beach (BG Oleta)) — Mangrove trails to the Sandspur Island sandbar; Friday sunset paddles, monthly full-moon tours, Sunday SUP yoga.
  • Ancient Spanish Monastery (North Miami Beach) — 12th-century cloisters shipped over by Hearst. Often closed weekends for weddings — call. Price: $10 · Dogs: no.
  • Jet ski, parasail, flyboard (Pompano / FTL / Hollywood / South Beach) — Fort Lauderdale Watersports / Splash Watersports (Pompano & FTL), Boucher Brothers (Hollywood & South Beach). Price: Jet ski ~$100–150/hr, parasail ~$90–120. (in nearby Hollywood, 5.5 mi)
  • Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi (FTL / Hollywood / Pompano (30+ stops)) — The easy way to bar-hop the Intracoastal. Dog policy conflicts between sources (site says service animals only) — call. Price: All-day $38, evening $25 · Dogs: ask. (in nearby Hollywood, 5.5 mi)

Shopping & Markets in North Miami Beach

  • Yellow Green Farmers Market (Hollywood) — Sat–Sun 10–6. 300+ vendors, bars, food stalls, live music — a half-day outing Outdoors and dog-friendly on a leash unless noted. Dogs: leashed. (in nearby Hollywood, 5.5 mi)

At Night in North Miami Beach

  • Casinos (Hollywood / Dania / Hallandale) — 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. (in nearby Hallandale Beach, 3.4 mi)

Free things to do in North Miami Beach

Nothing here charges admission (parking may).

  • Other beaches worth knowing — Quietest natural beaches: Blowing Rocks / Hobe Sound NWR, MacArthur Beach, Mizell-Johnson, Cape Florida. (in nearby Bal Harbour, 3.6 mi)
  • 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. (in nearby Hallandale Beach, 3.4 mi)

North Miami Beach with kids

  • Jet ski, parasail, flyboard — Fort Lauderdale Watersports / Splash Watersports (Pompano & FTL), Boucher Brothers (Hollywood & South Beach). (in nearby Hollywood, 5.5 mi)

Where to eat in North Miami Beach

Waterfront

  • Le Tub (Hollywood) — Bathtub-décor dive. The Oprah/GQ burger; slow, cash-leaning, worth it. $$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Hollywood, 5.5 mi)
  • GG's Waterfront (Hollywood) — Upscale Intracoastal. Sunset happy hour. $$$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Hollywood, 5.5 mi)
  • Billy's Stone Crab (Hollywood) — Stone crab house. Family-run since 1975 with its own boats; from Oct 15. $$$. (in nearby Hollywood, 5.5 mi)

Casual & Family

  • Sonny's Famous Steak Hogies (Hollywood) — Since 1958. $. (in nearby Hollywood, 5.5 mi)
  • Billy's Stone Crab (season pick) (Hollywood) — Family-run since 1975 with its own boats. The relaxed family alternative to Joe's; from Oct 15. $$$. (in nearby Hollywood, 5.5 mi)

Date Night

  • Mutra ★ (new 2026) (North Miami) — Israeli tasting. The breakout of the year; small and personal. $$$$ · book ahead.
  • The Surf Club Restaurant ★ (Surfside) — Thomas Keller retro-American. Old-Florida glamour, oceanfront Four Seasons. $$$$. (in nearby Bal Harbour, 3.6 mi)

What's on in North Miami Beach

The next 10 events on the North Miami Beach calendar (dates are America/New_York; confirm with the organizer before you go):

  • Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre — Wed, Sep 9, 7:00 PM · Hollywood Beach Theatre · Concerts & Live Music. This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances. Price: Free
  • Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre — Thu, Sep 10, 7:00 PM · Hollywood Beach Theatre · Concerts & Live Music. This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances. Price: Free
  • Hurricanes football vs Florida A&M (home opener) — Thu, Sep 10 · Hard Rock Stadium · Sports. Thu 8:00 pm
  • 2nd Annual Rock the Climb — Fri, Sep 11, 12:30 AM · Races & Runs. 110 Yards, 72 Yards, 36 Yards The 2nd Annual Rock the Climb - 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb returns to the iconic Hard Rock Guitar Hotel in Hollywood, Florida, on September 11, 2026. This powerful event serves as a solemn tribute to… Price: $65.24
  • 911 Memorial Ceremony at Fire Station 31 — Fri, Sep 11, 8:30 AM · Fire Station 31 · Community. Hollywood Fire Rescue invites all to honor the lives lost on September 11. Price: Free
  • Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre — Sat, Sep 12, 7:00 PM · Hollywood Beach Theatre · Concerts & Live Music. This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances. Price: Free
  • The Strokes — Sun, Sep 13 · Hard Rock Live · Concerts & Live Music.
  • Kennedy Kids Foundation 5K & 8K (4th annual) — Sun, Sep 13 · Barry University, 11300 NE 2nd Ave · Races & Runs. 5K, 8K Split Second Timing.
  • Rosenhaus Sports Representation Presents the Kennedy Kids Foundation 4th Annual 5K! — Sun, Sep 13, 7:00 AM · BARRY UNIVERSITY · Races & Runs. 5K Come join us for our 4th annual 5K Run! Get ready to run, walk, cheer, and celebrate community at the Kennedy Kids Foundation 5K Run, proudly presented by Rosenhaus Sports Representation and hosted… Price: $45
  • OmegaXL Sport FIRE HERO 5K (Runner's Depot) — Sun, Sep 13 · 1111 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood Beach · Races & Runs. 5K Confirmed 2026.

See the full list, refreshed daily: North Miami Beach.

Getting there and planning your day

North Miami Beach sits at 25.933, -80.162 in Miami-Dade. Parking rules, beach access and permits are on the City of North Miami Beach site; the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau calendar lists county-wide festivals; check the National Weather Service Miami – South Florida forecast before a beach or boat day (summer storms build after 2 pm); snorkelers and anglers should read the NOAA tides: Virginia Key, Biscayne Bay; Miami-Dade Transit (Metrorail, Metromover, buses) is the car-free way in; the official Oleta River State Park page has hours and entry fees.

Nearby towns

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Official sources and further reading

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