Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, is a Miami-Dade town on the Jupiter-to-Key West coast. This guide covers 12 beaches, parks and attractions, 9 places to eat and 12 upcoming events, kept current from official sources. Top picks: Dog hangouts, Aventura Mall and U-Ball event (Beach Basketball) Tournament and Meeting Legends. One of the activities is free. Nearest towns: Hallandale Beach (2.7 mi) and North Miami Beach (2.8 mi).

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

Sunny Isles Beach is a wall of glass towers on a very good beach, with Newport Fishing Pier in the middle and Oleta River State Park's mangrove kayaking right across the bay. Aventura Mall is five minutes inland when the weather turns.

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Beaches & Parks in Sunny Isles Beach

  • Dog hangouts (Various) — LauderAle, Yeasty Brews, Saltwater, Civil Society, Grandview Public Market, The Oasis Wynwood, Lagniappe, Yellow Green market, LOOP market, Aventura Mall, Gulfstream Village, Wynwood streets, Worth Ave, Design District, Coconut Grove. Dogs: yes.
  • Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (Dania Beach) — 2.5 mi of undeveloped beach, glass-calm Whiskey Creek paddling with rentals, jetty snorkeling. Price: $6/car · Dogs: leashed. (in nearby Dania Beach, 7.1 mi)
  • 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, 4.5 mi)
  • 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. (in nearby North Miami Beach, 2.8 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, 4.5 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, 4.1 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, 4.1 mi)
  • Dania Beach jetty / Mizell-Johnson (Dania Beach) — Rock ledges and jetty; lobstering at night in season (permit + gauge). Dogs: no (beach). (in nearby Dania Beach, 7.1 mi)
  • Pompano, Commercial Blvd, Vista Park & Dania piers (Broward) — The local checks; small, uncrowded, learner-friendly on windswell. (in nearby Dania Beach, 7.1 mi)

Attractions & Activities in Sunny Isles Beach

  • Whiskey Creek (Dania Beach (Mizell-Johnson SP)) — 1.5-mi mangrove creek, manatees. Price: Rentals ~$25–35/hr. (in nearby Dania Beach, 7.1 mi)
  • Oleta River (North Miami Beach (BG Oleta)) — Mangrove trails to the Sandspur Island sandbar; Friday sunset paddles, monthly full-moon tours, Sunday SUP yoga. (in nearby North Miami Beach, 2.8 mi)

Shopping & Markets in Sunny Isles Beach

  • Aventura Mall (Aventura) — Third-largest US mall — and officially dog-friendly (leashed; on-site dog park). Dogs: yes.

Free things to do in Sunny Isles 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, 4.1 mi)

Where to eat in Sunny Isles Beach

Waterfront

  • Rustic Inn Crabhouse (Fort Lauderdale (Dania Cut-off)) — Garlic crabs and mallets. Since 1955; bibs and paper tables. $$$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Dania Beach, 7.1 mi)
  • Le Tub (Hollywood) — Bathtub-décor dive. The Oprah/GQ burger; slow, cash-leaning, worth it. $$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Hollywood, 4.5 mi)
  • GG's Waterfront (Hollywood) — Upscale Intracoastal. Sunset happy hour. $$$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Hollywood, 4.5 mi)
  • Billy's Stone Crab (Hollywood) — Stone crab house. Family-run since 1975 with its own boats; from Oct 15. $$$. (in nearby Hollywood, 4.5 mi)

Casual & Family

  • Sonny's Famous Steak Hogies (Hollywood) — Since 1958. $. (in nearby Hollywood, 4.5 mi)
  • Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlour (Dania Beach) — 1956 parlor. The Kitchen Sink sundae arrives with sirens. $. (in nearby Dania Beach, 7.1 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, 4.5 mi)

Date Night

  • Mutra ★ (new 2026) (North Miami) — Israeli tasting. The breakout of the year; small and personal. $$$$ · book ahead. (in nearby North Miami Beach, 2.8 mi)
  • The Surf Club Restaurant ★ (Surfside) — Thomas Keller retro-American. Old-Florida glamour, oceanfront Four Seasons. $$$$. (in nearby Bal Harbour, 4.1 mi)

What's on in Sunny Isles Beach

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

  • U-Ball event (Beach Basketball) Tournament and Meeting Legends — Mon, Sep 7 · Dania Beach · Sports. Participate in the beach basketball tournament on the ocean. Price: Free
  • 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.
  • OmegaXL Sport FIRE HERO 5K (Runner's Depot) — Sun, Sep 13 · 1111 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood Beach · Races & Runs. 5K Confirmed 2026.
  • Kennedy Kids Foundation 5K & 8K (4th annual) — Sun, Sep 13 · Barry University, 11300 NE 2nd Ave · Races & Runs. 5K, 8K Split Second Timing.

See the full list, refreshed daily: Sunny Isles Beach.

Getting there and planning your day

Sunny Isles Beach sits at 25.951, -80.123 in Miami-Dade. Parking rules, beach access and permits are on the City of Sunny Isles 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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