South Pointe Park

By Tim Houghten
about.com

South Pointe Park is one of Miami’s best kept secrets. Just steps from the hustle, bustle, history and excitement of Ocean Drive’s strip South Pointe Park is where the real Miamians go to relax, romance, and work out.

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One of Miami’s best rated parks, South Pointe offers a sun-kissed slice of heaven, and for those that love the sun, sand and surf – enough of a reason to make a visit to South Beach!

South Beach’s Best Kept Secret

If South Beach is the best of Miami, FL, then South Pointe Park is the best of South Beach.  Few are even aware of this park’s existence, which may be one of the reasons it has kept its unspoiled magic for so long. Yet, South Pointe Park is just moments from the hottest attractions of SoBe, and Miami.

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Situated right on the southernmost point of South Beach, South Pointe offers a spectacular outdoor park, with artful walkways designed in true Miami style, green areas for picnics, and a boardwalk overlooking the hypnotic bay.

t’s an idyllic location for exercising, spending romantic afternoons, getting the kids and pets outdoors, and enjoying perhaps the best sunrises in the whole country.

Things to Do At South Pointe Park

There’s plenty to keep visitors busy for a whole day at South Pointe. Mornings bring sunrises envied the world over, while lighted neon towers make for romantic waterside walks.

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This dog friendly Miami Beach park has plenty of room for running pets. Kids will enjoy the tot lot and interactive water feature. The beach provides endless hours of sunbathing, water play, and searching for seashells.

Anchoring the outdoor playground, a manmade grassy hill provides panoramic views of Biscayne Bay, the beach, passing cruise ships and downtown Miami. Lush green areas provide for magical picnics, while BBQ grills and pavilions are available for those ready to flex their culinary muscles.

Nearby South Pointe Park

While it may feel like a tropical island paradise, South Pointe Park is just moments from all the best of the rest of Miami. Across Biscayne Bay visitors will discover Miami Seaquarium. And no family trip to South Florida is complete without a day out at Miami Children’s Museum.

While the Miami Beach culinary scene is constantly changing some great places to eat may include Joe’s Stone Crab, Smith & Wollensky for great steak, TGI Fridays, and the legendary Nikki Beach and its amazing Sunday Brunches to the background of trance music, with Opium Cabanas being served with a stream of jeroboams of champagne.

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In addition to the spectacular line of historic South Beach hotels and the glitzy Hilton Bentley, those seeking accommodations will find Zillow provides leads on numerous neighborhood rental apartments along Washington Ave., Collins, Alton Rd., and S Pointe Dr. There is something for every taste and budget from small Ocean front studios to majestic penthouses for over $8,000 a month.

Reviews of South Pointe Park

South Pointe Park has been given stellar reviews by every major consumer review site. Yelp scores this haven 4.5 out of 5 stars, with reviewer comments like “Best day ever relaxing at South Pointe.”

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Tripadvisor gives South Pointe Park 4.5 out of 5 stars, placing it at #2 out of 47 attractions in Miami Beach. The site also honored the park at the Travelers’ Choice 2014 Winner.

Over 8,575 FourSquare visitors scored this park 9.1 out of 10 as of July 2014. One of their comments included: "Less crowded than Lummus Park, but just as fun for lots of outdoor activities..."

Hours & Directions

South Pointe Park can be found all the way at the end of South Beach’s famous Ocean Drive. The official address is 1 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139. Park hours are sunrise to 10 pm, with the ‘cut walk’ open till 2 am.

The 15 acre urban park first opened in October 1985, after the land was donated to Miami Beach by the Federal Government. It is now one of the favorite destinations for locals living in the famous ‘South of Fifth’ neighborhood.