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 leashed
What's going on in
North Miami Beach
Nearby: Sunny Isles Beach · Hallandale Beach · Bal Harbour · Miami Gardens
Things to Do in North Miami Beach, FL
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.
12 things to do · 12 upcoming events · 7 places to eat · Updated September 2026 · events refreshed daily
This Weekend in North Miami Beach
Mon 7 – Thu 10Things to Do in North Miami Beach
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Beaches & Parks 4
Park
Anne Kolb Nature Center / West Lake Park
1,500 acres of mangrove estuary, 5-story observation tower, marked kayak trails with rentals.
$1.50 leashed (park, not center)Nearby · Hollywood
Beach
Hollywood Dog Beach
Fri–Sun afternoons (3–7 or 4–8 pm). Small friendly crowd.
$5–10/dog day pass yesNearby · Hollywood
Beach
Haulover Bark Park & dog beach
The only seven-day-a-week dog beach in the region (8 am–sunset) plus fenced runs.
Parking ~$7–10 yesNearby · Bal Harbour
Attractions & Activities 3
On the water
Oleta River
Mangrove trails to the Sandspur Island sandbar; Friday sunset paddles, monthly full-moon tours, Sunday SUP yoga.
Attraction
Ancient Spanish Monastery
12th-century cloisters shipped over by Hearst. Often closed weekends for weddings — call.
$10 no
On the water
Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi
The easy way to bar-hop the Intracoastal. Dog policy conflicts between sources (site says service animals only) — call.
All-day $38, evening $25 askNearby · Hollywood
Shopping & Markets 4
Market
Yellow Green Farmers Market
Sat–Sun 10–6. 300+ vendors, bars, food stalls, live music — a half-day outing Outdoors and dog-friendly on a leash unless noted.
leashedNearby · Hollywood
Shopping
Dania Pointe & Gulfstream Park Village
Open-air lifestyle centers; PopStroke, Lucky Strike, racing.
yes (outdoor)Nearby · Hallandale Beach
Shopping
Aventura Mall
Third-largest US mall — and officially dog-friendly (leashed; on-site dog park).
yesNearby · Sunny Isles Beach
Events in North Miami Beach
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Concerts & Live Music 5
Concert · · 7 pm
Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre
Hollywood Beach Theatre · Hollywood
This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances.
FreeNearby · Hollywood
Concert · · 7 pm
Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre
Hollywood Beach Theatre · Hollywood
This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances.
FreeNearby · Hollywood
Concert · · 7 pm
Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre
Hollywood Beach Theatre · Hollywood
This beachside theater with space for dancing hosts a variety of free performances.
FreeNearby · Hollywood
Sports 1
Sports ·
Hurricanes football vs Florida A&M (home opener)
Hard Rock Stadium · Miami Gardens
Thu 8:00 pm
Nearby · Miami Gardens
Races & Runs 5
Race ·
Kennedy Kids Foundation 5K & 8K (4th annual)
Barry University, 11300 NE 2nd Ave · Miami Shores
5K, 8K Split Second Timing.
Race · · 7 am
Rosenhaus Sports Representation Presents the Kennedy Kids Foundation 4th Annual 5K!
BARRY UNIVERSITY · Miami Shores
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…
$45
Race ·
NMBPD Domestic Violence Awareness 5K
Sen. Gwen Margolis Amphitheater, 16451 Miami Dr; 8:00 AM · North Miami Beach
5K, 1 mi walk North Miami Beach Police Dept; Accuchip timed.
Race · · 12:30 am
2nd Annual Rock the Climb
Hollywood
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…
$65.24Nearby · Hollywood
Race ·
OmegaXL Sport FIRE HERO 5K (Runner's Depot)
1111 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood Beach · Hollywood
5K Confirmed 2026.
Nearby · Hollywood
Community 1
Community · · 8:30 am
911 Memorial Ceremony at Fire Station 31
Fire Station 31 · Hollywood
Hollywood Fire Rescue invites all to honor the lives lost on September 11.
FreeNearby · Hollywood
Where to Eat in North Miami Beach
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Waterfront 3
Waterfront · $$$
Billy's Stone Crab
Stone crab house — Family-run since 1975 with its own boats; from Oct 15
Nearby · Hollywood
Casual & Family 2
Casual · $$$
Billy's Stone Crab (season pick)
Family-run since 1975 with its own boats — The relaxed family alternative to Joe's; from Oct 15.
Nearby · Hollywood
Date Night 2
Date night · $$$$
Mutra ★ (new 2026)
Israeli tasting — The breakout of the year; small and personal
Book ahead
Date night · $$$$
The Surf Club Restaurant ★
Thomas Keller retro-American — Old-Florida glamour, oceanfront Four Seasons
Nearby · Bal Harbour
FAQ: North Miami Beach
What is there to do in North Miami Beach this weekend?
Events in North Miami Beach include Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre (Sep 9, Hollywood Beach Theatre), Hurricanes football vs Florida A&M (home opener) (Sep 10, Hard Rock Stadium) and Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre (Sep 10, Hollywood Beach Theatre). The weekend strip at the top of this page is refreshed daily.
What are the best free things to do in North Miami Beach?
Free picks near North Miami Beach include Casinos. Seminole Hard Rock Guitar Hotel (casino, Hard Rock Live, Oculus light show, Bora Bora pool day passes); The Casino at Dania Beach (free live music, Stage 954); Gulfstream Park Village.
Where can I eat on the water in North Miami Beach?
Waterfront restaurants near North Miami Beach include Le Tub (Bathtub-décor dive, $$), GG's Waterfront (Upscale Intracoastal, $$$) and Billy's Stone Crab (Stone crab house, $$$).
Are there dog-friendly beaches or parks in North Miami Beach?
Yes. Dog-friendly spots in North Miami Beach include Oleta River State Park (leashed), Anne Kolb Nature Center / West Lake Park (leashed (park, not center)), Hollywood Dog Beach (yes) and Haulover Bark Park & dog beach (yes).
What towns are near North Miami Beach?
The closest towns to North Miami Beach are Sunny Isles Beach (2.8 mi), Hallandale Beach (3.4 mi), Bal Harbour (3.6 mi), Miami Gardens (5.2 mi), Hollywood (5.5 mi) and Dania Beach (8.3 mi). Each has its own guide on this site.