Park
Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park
2.5 mi of undeveloped beach, glass-calm Whiskey Creek paddling with rentals, jetty snorkeling.
$6/car leashedNearby · Dania Beach
What's going on in
Sunny Isles Beach
Nearby: Hallandale Beach · North Miami Beach · Bal Harbour · Hollywood
Things to Do in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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.
12 things to do · 12 upcoming events · 9 places to eat · Updated September 2026 · events refreshed daily
This Weekend in Sunny Isles Beach
Mon 7 – Thu 10- TODAYDania Beach
U-Ball event (Beach Basketball) Tournament and Meeting Legends
Dania Beach
- WEDHollywood
Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre
7 pm · Hollywood Beach Theatre
- THUMiami Gardens
Hurricanes football vs Florida A&M (home opener)
Hard Rock Stadium
- THUHollywood
Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre
7 pm · Hollywood Beach Theatre
Things to Do in Sunny Isles Beach
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Beaches & Parks 7
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
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
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
Beach
Dania Beach jetty / Mizell-Johnson
Rock ledges and jetty; lobstering at night in season (permit + gauge).
no (beach)Nearby · Dania Beach
Beach
Pompano, Commercial Blvd, Vista Park & Dania piers
The local checks; small, uncrowded, learner-friendly on windswell.
Nearby · Dania Beach
Attractions & Activities 4
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
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
Attraction
Ancient Spanish Monastery
12th-century cloisters shipped over by Hearst. Often closed weekends for weddings — call.
$10 noNearby · North Miami Beach
Shopping & Markets 1
Shopping
Aventura Mall
Third-largest US mall — and officially dog-friendly (leashed; on-site dog park).
yes
Events in Sunny Isles Beach
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Concerts & Live Music 4
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 2
Sports ·
U-Ball event (Beach Basketball) Tournament and Meeting Legends
Dania Beach · Dania Beach
Participate in the beach basketball tournament on the ocean.
FreeNearby · Dania Beach
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 ·
Ellie's Army Dirty Socks 5K Run & Walkathon (9th annual)
Venue TBD for 2027 (prior years near Aventura Library / Biscayne Blvd) · Aventura
5K (+ virtual) RunSignup page still references 2026 edition.
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 ·
Kennedy Kids Foundation 5K & 8K (4th annual)
Barry University, 11300 NE 2nd Ave · Miami Shores
5K, 8K Split Second Timing.
Nearby · North Miami Beach
Race ·
OmegaXL Sport FIRE HERO 5K (Runner's Depot)
1111 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood Beach · Hollywood
5K Confirmed 2026.
Nearby · Hollywood
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…
$45Nearby · North Miami Beach
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 Sunny Isles Beach
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Waterfront 4
Waterfront · $$$
Rustic Inn Crabhouse
Garlic crabs and mallets — Since 1955; bibs and paper tables
Dogs OKNearby · Dania Beach
Waterfront · $$$
Billy's Stone Crab
Stone crab house — Family-run since 1975 with its own boats; from Oct 15
Nearby · Hollywood
Casual & Family 3
Casual · $
Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlour
1956 parlor — The Kitchen Sink sundae arrives with sirens.
Nearby · Dania Beach
Casual · $$$
Billy's Stone Crab (season pick)
Family-run since 1975 with its own boats — The relaxed family alternative to Joe's; from Oct 15.
Nearby · Hollywood
Date Night 2
Date night · $$$$
Mutra ★ (new 2026)
Israeli tasting — The breakout of the year; small and personal
Book aheadNearby · North Miami Beach
Date night · $$$$
The Surf Club Restaurant ★
Thomas Keller retro-American — Old-Florida glamour, oceanfront Four Seasons
Nearby · Bal Harbour
FAQ: Sunny Isles Beach
What is there to do in Sunny Isles Beach this weekend?
Events in Sunny Isles Beach include U-Ball event (Beach Basketball) Tournament and Meeting Legends (Sep 7, Dania Beach), Live Music at Hollywood Beach Theatre (Sep 9, Hollywood Beach Theatre) and Hurricanes football vs Florida A&M (home opener) (Sep 10, Hard Rock Stadium). The weekend strip at the top of this page is refreshed daily.
Where can I eat on the water in Sunny Isles Beach?
Waterfront restaurants near Sunny Isles Beach include Rustic Inn Crabhouse (Garlic crabs and mallets, $$$), 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 Sunny Isles Beach?
Yes. Dog-friendly spots near Sunny Isles Beach include Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (leashed), Anne Kolb Nature Center / West Lake Park (leashed (park, not center)), Oleta River State Park (leashed) and Hollywood Dog Beach (yes).
What towns are near Sunny Isles Beach?
The closest towns to Sunny Isles Beach are Hallandale Beach (2.7 mi), North Miami Beach (2.8 mi), Bal Harbour (4.1 mi), Hollywood (4.5 mi), Dania Beach (7.1 mi) and Miami Gardens (7.7 mi). Each has its own guide on this site.