Haulover Park

Haulover Park is a municipal beachfront park in Miami-Dade County, Florida, positioned on a barrier island at the northern end of Miami Beach. It is operated by Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation and combines sand beach, marina and recreational facilities in one complex.

The park’s shoreline includes a long public beach with lifeguarded swimming areas and a designated clothing-optional section, a marina with boat slips and a public boat ramp, picnic and barbecue areas, athletic fields and large open lawns. There is also an off-leash dog park, a concrete fishing pier and several paved walkways that provide shoreline viewpoints and sunrise vantage points.

The park is managed by local government agencies as a public recreation area; facilities have been developed and expanded to support swimming, boating, fishing and day-use picnics. Maintenance and lifeguard services are provided by county authorities to support year-round visitation.

The park sits between the villages of Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Beach, on the Atlantic side of the barrier island, roughly north of central Miami. It is reached by local roads from the mainland and by coastal bridges that serve the Miami Beach area.

• Clothing-optional beach: A designated clothing-optional section is located on part of the main beach and is the only officially recognized nude beach in Miami-Dade County.
• Marina access: A staffed marina and public boat ramp provide access for day boating and fishing, and boat launches often operate on a first-come basis.
• Recreation and events: Large open lawns and a designated kite-flying area make the park a frequent spot for family recreation and seasonal events.

What to See #

• Haulover Beach: Located on the northern end of the barrier island chain that includes Miami Beach, this area contains the main public beach, parking, picnic areas and recreational fields and is the heart of the park's shoreline access.
• Haulover Marina: Sits at the park's northern edge and provides boat slips, a boat ramp and access for local fishing charters and private craft.
• Dog Park: A fenced, off-leash area within the park where dogs may run without a leash during posted hours; it includes separate sections for small and large dogs.
• Fishing pier / Inlet: A popular shoreline point for anglers and sightseers with a concrete pier and nearby beachfront walkways, often used for sunrise viewing and surf fishing.