Haulover Beach Park
A long, natural barrier-island beach north of Miami Beach, including a well-known clothing-optional section.
The call
Worth it if you're watching the budget and you're traveling as a couple.
Short answer
Is Haulover Beach Park worth it?
Haulover Beach Park deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
A wide, less-developed, locals' beach with good waves, kite-flying, and a famous (clearly signposted) nude section at the north end.
- 02
The catch: it requires a car and parking fee, has fewer amenities than South Beach, and the clothing-optional area is something families should be aware of when choosing where to set up.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You're watching the budget
Haulover Beach Park earns the spend, even on a tight budget.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Haulover Beach Park is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Haulover Beach Park is an easy yes.
You want the trip to feel easy
Haulover Beach Park rewards a trip built around relaxation.
Think twice if
You only have one day
Keep Haulover Beach Park only when it outranks a half-day elsewhere.
You're traveling with kids
With kids, Haulover Beach Park needs the right timing and tolerance.
You want time outdoors
Haulover Beach Park offers some nature & scenery, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
You care about the visual experience
Haulover Beach Park offers some beauty & photography, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Parking fee only
- Timing
- Daytime; weekday mornings are quietest.
- Booking
- Parking fee only, paid on site.
- Allow
- Half day
- Accessibility
- Beach access points and parking available; amenities are limited.
- Getting there
- North of Miami Beach on Collins Ave; a car and the parking lot are needed.