Haulover Park

Really nice beach without all the SoBe posing. Great place for families. I prefer being close to the jetty. Very clean and lifeguard patrolled. Ample parking. Utilize Pay-​by-​phone parking app! It’s the way to park in Miami-​Dade. Too easy.

I have been coming to this beach for as long as I can remember. One of the, if not only, less crowded beaches in Miami. Granted, I have never gone here that late in the day but if you get there in the morning you can literally have the beach to yourself.
Talk about a little piece of paradise all to your little lonesome! :) You might have a few other fellow beach goers but there’s plenty of sand that you can stake and just enjoy some ‘you time.‘
It is fairly clean, you might find a few pieces of trash here and there but it is not overly cluttered with it. You can’t hold the beach accountable for people’s laziness to put their trash in the trash can, they are there people! :P
It might not have the same hype as south beach or craziness of any of the other beaches down the way, but if you’re just looking to find a beach where you can just go and relax and work on that far too white skin then this is the place.
If you’re paying attention you might even see a crab or two sashaying their way down the road. Not to mention, the tiny pools of fish that tend to hang out right there where you’re swimming and if you’re as lucky as I was when I went recently, they decided to make me their mother ship and kept using me as their refuge. :) I thought I was going to squish them! =X
Also, another rarity, at least for me anyway… You might just see a dolphin!!! :D I seem to keep missing them when they decide to poke themselves out but I know they are there!!! I will see you dammit!

An overall beautiful beach. If you’re looking for a relatively remote beach for family, friends, or romance, this is the spot. Checked in around 12 and the parking is really not a hassle. $ 7 for parking All day. And there’s plenty of parking
$ 7 parking all day! That’s unheard of in Miami. The water and sand comparable to that of south beach without the loud, crowded hoards of tourists that south beach garners. Not too many stands for water or snacks so be sure to bring your victuals.
The nude section is barely partitioned with a metal fence and a little green sign that warns you may see a few nudies. Also, the lifeguard stations are pink in that section.
In addition, there’s a kite selling stand that’s been around for over 20years and a park with lots of park benches if you fancy a picnic or family party.

We got blocked in by people illegally parked ! The park rangers won’t try to find out who parked behind us or call a Tow truck so this will be the last time I park here in the Haulover park. Parking attendants were not watching were people parked that’s there job 3 of them ! Thats why we Payed 7 $ to park here and the park. So due nothing Haulover Park ! Told is to wait four more hours

Beautiful beach but the nude section is not well marked. Traveling with children so we walked down a few bays. Sand clean and soft. Water is perfect!

Came here for the kite festival and had a great time. The park has a great location and during the festival there were many food trucks around which made the afternoon quite a pleasant one. I suggest going on a any other day and just taking a blanket, food and refreshments and making it a day of just total relaxation. The grounds are well maintained and there’s plenty of parking. I saw a lot of people with their dogs, so I guess they are allowed.

My Über driver recommended this beach when I jokingly asked about nude beaches. To my surprise, I stumbled across this beach researching to find another alternative to North Beach. The pictures blew me away and I decided that I would check it out. Also notable, this is a popular dog beach as well. My girlfriend is a dog lover, so I knew she would enjoy seeing them.
We visited on a windier day than I would’ve liked, so the water wasn’t as calm as some of the pictures posted on Unilocal,however, it was a beautiful beach. We arrived early on NYE and were alone until nearly 11am.
We found a spot not far from the marina entrance on the Sunny Isle side. We didn’t venture to the nude area, but we were told it was farther north of the entrance. There aren’t any places to eat or drink close by, so bringing food and drinks is imperative. I look forward to coming back to Haulover beach on my next trip to Miami.

Bön, je l’avoue, j’avais vraiment envie de me baigner avec les attributs flottant au large (lire ici: clothing very optional).
Mais étant accompagné de mon oncle septuagénaire, de deux tantes et d’un de leurs amis, que j’aime beaucoup mais de qui j’avais peu envie de voir les merveilles naturelles, je me suis assurée qu’il était possible de visiter Haulover en restant bien habillés.
Non seulement on est restés habillés, les seuls êtres à poil que nous avons rencontrés sont des chiens. PLEIN DE CHIENS! YOUPI! Une partie de la plage est ouverte aux amis canins les samedis et dimanches de 8h à 15h.
Beaucoup de joie, donc. Une eau limpide, claire et chaude. Deux hics: le sable est loin d’être doux, c’est une exfoliation gratis à chaque pas. Ce sont de petits morceaux de coquillage, j’ai déjà vu plus sensass comme endroit pour prendre une marche! Et bien sûr, on né peut pas éviter les nombreux bateaux qui entrent dans la marina et les publicités qui nous arrivent du haut des airs (lire ici: un avion avec un message publicitaire qui passé aux 5 minutes = bruit).
7 $ pour le stationnement et aucune difficulté à se stationner (samedi à 11h30), possibilité de laver les chiens à la hose, amenez votre lunch, votre crème solaire et votre bonne humeur et le plaisir est garanti!

Chicos, AMO. Fui en febrero y todavía extraño, les juro. No saben la paz que da este lugar. El agua espectacular, las playas divinas y super limpias aunque haya un montón de gente. Siempre encontras lugar y podes comer y tomar ahí (excepto alcohol, pasan patrullas de policía todo el tiempo controlando). El paisaje es divino.
Lo único malo es que en el agua hay muuuuuucha alga. Pero qué importa.

Haulover is a great beach, perhaps the best beach in South Florida. South Florida Free Beaches have done a great job keeping the beach pristine. The north end of the beach is clothing optional, and obviously there have been issues lately, because there are signs everywhere regarding sexual activity and «loitering». Most of the crowd is respectful, you get your occasional gawkers but they are thankfully few and far between.
It’s been a quite awhile since I’ve managed to come down here from Broward, but I was very disappointed by the fact that they have closed off the parking lot across from the clothing optional section. In face there is no beach parking at all until you pass the marina. This makes what was a very easy walk to the beach a longer (and if you carry a lot of stuff, annoying) and slightly irritating walk.
The parking attendant said that they were building boat storage in the other lot, so that was why it was closed, but that has been going on for over a year I guess. make me wonder if they are trying to close the C/​O section, or make it less inviting. The other impact is that there used to be food trucks and the like on the beach, they’ve all moved south closer to the parking area — kind of a bummer. Oh well, I guess I have to put on my walking shoes (among other things).

I like the beach, but I am so over Miami Beach. Last summer, I only went twice because I didn’t want to deal with the crowds, the parking, and then walking all my stuff 4 – 5 blocks to the actual beach. I was looking for a beach where I could take my Golden Retriever and I found it! Compared to the Key Biscayne doggie beach, this place is heaven!
First off, we paid $ 2 parking (weekday) for the whole day! The parking lot has TONS of space very close to the water, no parallel parking.
The only reason I was a little hesitant to visit is because this is a nude beach, but really what that means is «clothing optional». We chose to keep our clothes on and noticed there was not one single naked person there…
There were around 15 other dogs for my pup to play with and all were well behaved. The garbage cans are closer to the beach which makes any picnic easier. There are lifeguard stands. The beach is nice and sandy.
It’s a little further for us than KB or SoBE, but it’s so worth it.

We finally ventured out here, and boy was it worth it. Paradise for the humans and the pups! I wish there was a bigger stretch of beach for the dogs, but I guess the space does suffice. We got there at around 1pm, and we did not know that the dogs had to be out by 3pm, so if you’re going for the first time, make sure you plan an early start to the day. I believe the entrance was either $ 7 or $ 8, but well worth it because you are on an actual beach. Not to say Key Biscayne’s dog beach isn’t a real beach, but this is like going to South Beach, without the crazy parking situation. All in all, the beach was pretty full in between the life guard towers the pups are designated to, but we still managed to find a nice spot near the water. Dogs all around running in and around the shoreline. Everyone played nice, and its pretty safe despite there being no fence to contain the dogs considering the distance between the entrance and the shoreline. Unless you have a runner, I wouldn’t be too worried. Our pup stays where ever the other dogs are so we can let him loose most of the time, until we want to sit down an relax.
Take the pup here even if it’s a bit far, like it is for us. If you are there most of the day its totally worth the trip!
PS — we did not go into the actual dog park, so no opinion on that part.

Great beach. Deep soft sand with lots of sand way out in the ocean. Light breeze most of the time.
If you want to go to the nude area you can. But there is a lot of beach where suits are worn.
No facilities. No restrooms or food. There are some showers scattered along the openings.
This is a favorite beach for me.

Hey, guess what! I’m naked and someone somewhere is lookin at my pale butt. Now, i have to admit that i’m naked 98.2% of the time i’m writing a review, but i’m usually not in public. I feel ultra euro right now (oddly, the euro couple by me isn’t nude).
That first paragraph felt kinda creepish… sorry. i swear it isn’t that awkward out here. I really was surprised just how laid back everyone is. It is sunday just passed noon and now is just starting to get crowded. If you get here prior to 11 you shouldn’t have a problem parking somewhat close to the beach. When i got here around 10:30 there was plenty of land to claim. The beach is fairly clean but that definitely isn’t a selling point since it isn’t really any cleaner than most other parts of the strip.
If sunbathing is part of your regular routine, you should definitely give nude sunbathing a try! Today was my first time and it sure won’t be my last. My whole life i’ve struggled with «board short white butt». Recently i decided to take a stand against BSB and i urge all my «bros» to do the same! Bikini bottom tan may be attractive on women — but that whole white butt thing sure doesn’t work too well on us dudes!
Here is a tip — consider bringing a small hand towel to cover your «sensitive» parts if you are going to be out there for a long while. Imagine a bad sunburn down there… doesn’t sound very fun huh? Here is another tip, if you’re smack in the middle of the clothing optional part of the beach — take your clothes off. It’s weird when you dont.
Before your first visit, read over the ettiquette page off of the haulover site (link below, not sure if Unilocal allows external links though);
Get out there and get rid of those tanlines and BSB!

I started to come here because friends told me our dog would love to play in the sand and water. Since there are not many beaches where you can take a dog we jumped on the opportunity.
The beach is very nice, crystal blue and transparent water, white grainy sand, great parking (only $ 2), never too crowded, shallow water perfect for our four legged friends.
Everyone is friendly, and there are all types of dogs roaming freely (and unleashed) everywhere. Note that there is also a fenced area near the parking lot, ideal for more uncontrollable dogs).
Note that the north part of the beach is «clothes optional), so don’t wander there if naked bodies offend you (also dogs are not allowed in that area).
The beach would be perfect if there were some concessions close by to sell some snacks, drinks, etc. You have to bring all your stuff.

Today was an absolutely beautiful day for the beach. This is the best beach in Miami. The northern part of the beach is clothing optional. My advice is if you don’t want to get nude you should go to another beach. Guys who stay in their swimsuits have the appearance of looking like perverts. This beach is considered to be family friendly in that most beach-​goers appreciate naturism. Do not come here if you are looking for a «girls-​gone-​wild» experience. In fact this beach is more calm than the clothed Miami beaches. You see a mix of young and old including families.
It costs up to $ 7 for parking and the lot fills up fast on weekends and holidays. There are a few bathrooms close by and the beach has life guards. Enjoy!

I’ve been wanting to visit a nude beach for a long time. Haulover was my first of many to come.
We heard of this beach from a couple of close friends who frequent it. They Love it. So while in Miami yesterday, my husband and I decided to go and put an end to our tireless curiosity. It was our last day there after spending a fun, relaxing mother’s day weekend with friends.
We pulled up into the parking lot that should have cost us $ 6 to park but (I think) didn’t because of the time we got there. We got there at around 5 in the evening and drove through the gate, bypassing the attendant booth. We thought we needed the attendant in order to find the nude side of the beach but since we read somewhere that 65 – 80 percent of the people who swim there go there for the nude beach it wasn’t hard to find. We decided to park by the trail of cars that took up most of the parking spaces in one concentrated area.
After we grabbed our bags and beach towels we had to walk through the underground tunnel that lead to the other side of the street where the beach is located. That walk through the tunnel added to the anticipation and sweaty palms I was beginning to experience.
We got to the edge of where the sand and the walkway meet and looked around to see if we were in the right place. At first I thought no, because I saw so many people in clothing but after looking around for a bit it my eyes confirmed we were in the right place.
We found a spot after walking around for a little. Spread our blankets, and settled right in.
Here are a few questions to help satisfy your curiosity about nude or (in this case), a clothing optional beach.
— Was it awkward? Yes, at first. But once you get past the initial jitters you get over that feeling.
— Were people staring at me? Yes, but I think that’s because I was staring at them. Lol. If you think you’re being stared at just know someone thinks you’re staring at them. So don’t stare.
— Was it creepy? No. Not at all. There were many people together in groups or just a group of two and from what I could see, they stayed together minding their own business.
— Would I go alone? Heck no! Lol. Well, at least not now. I did see two ladies by themselves, and at one point a couple of guys came over to chat. One of them obliged, but the other one didn’t. You don’t have to if you don’t want to.
— Can you take pictures? No. Not at all. No cameras allowed. But, I have heard a few stories about cameras showing up here and there.
— Did I enjoy it? Yes, completely. I wish I had more time to enjoy the water and to soak in the Sun but they’ll be a next time.
Clothing optional beaches are great ways to ease yourself into going to a fully nude beach. But don’t knock it until you try it, never know what you’re missing out on.

This area of Haulover park is basically south of Sunny Isles and north of Bal Harbor.
A part of this beach is clothing optional but every part I’ve ever been to has been the non-​nude area.
The area I usually go to is south of rescue station 12 where there’s a wooden fence so maybe we’re in the clothing required section.
The good of this park is that there’s a good amount of parking. If you’re south bound on A1A you can pull into the parking lots on the on the right side and you’ll end up paying 6 dollars for parking. For disabled parking there’s no charge it seems and it’s on the beach side of A1A. There’s several lots for disabled parking nearby the lifeguard station building.
This beach has fine crushed shell type sand. The water is clear and can be calm but it can also be choppy. The drop off of the beach is fast. It gets deep very quickly. About 30 feet out is already about 5 feet.
Near the lifeguard station building there is a tunnel (#3) which leads from the parking on the intracoastal side to the beach side that goes under A1A so you don’t have to cross the street.
This beach is a good beach for having lifeguard protection, not being too crowded and has enough parking. There is a shower station in front of the main lifeguard station on the beach side. There are also restrooms in this yellow building that looks sort of like a lighthouse but it really isn’t.
The parking area did however become quite flooded and I guess that’s a problem when it rains because it didn’t seem to clear up and was so deep I did see some birds hanging around the large pool.

All natural. The spacious, clean, grainy, soft, white sand feels and looks like something out of a movie. The water is obviously beautiful seeing as how you’re in South Florida. The people all seem to be happy minding their own business. Parking is $ 7 cash only and they offer free parking for Military. I really appreciate when businesses, parks, etc support the troops. The military can be a different kind of frustrating and the people running Haulover seem to know how much we could use a relaxing day at the beach.
There is a «clothing optional» section which is clearly marked by fencing and signs. On weekends you might occasionally find a group of swingers and it tends to be more gay (male) heavy but if you’re not paying attention you won’t notice the difference.
There is usually a refreshment truck until 6pm (cash only) but feel free to bring your own treats. If you forget your chair there are some available for rent.
All in all it’s a very clean and spacious beach with very few taboos. I highly recommend it.

Let’s go fly a kite!
I took my kids to the annual kite festival. What a fun family day!
Great multi functional park.
Beach, Marina and massive green space for large events.

Love for Sand~ Love for Sun~ Love for Yourself! You just can not beat Haulover Beach with the beautiful ocean and sand right at your fingertips! This is one of the most relaxing, free atmosphere areas that you will find around. With mesmerizing blue ocean water that you can see right to the ocean floor and an elevated sense of escape.
The attendees and patrons are friendly and respectful as ever. There is a simple rule– if you don’t want to be talked to then nicely ask the person to leave. Courtesy is all over! We have never had anyone be rude or stay when not welcome in our area. There is all types of people here from old to young with great diversity! The beach is first come first serve so do not hesitant to bring as much or as little as you want to enjoy your day with. The small section of the clothing optional beach holds couples, singles, gay/​bi, swingers and everyone in between! Also, if getting fully nude is not your thing then feel free to keep it all on or whichever parts make your feel most relaxed. Each person can express themselves as much or little as you would like!
The beach itself is very clean with little to no ocean debree, small seashells, and soft grainy sand! It is a very safe and secure area that puts you at ease! They have building-​bathrooms that also have showers but also rise off stations outside. On the weekends you will find a beach food trailer that serves sandwiches, smoothies, small snacks, and more. There is also chair and umbrella rentals. Parking is CASH ONLY at $ 7 for all day. It is best to get there early on weekends as due to the lovely Florida weather it gets quite packed by 1pm if not earlier.
So if you love to be free, express yourself, and relax all at the same time in the most laid back beach I have ever been to come to Haulover Beach where no tan lines are acquired and you can be unison with the elements!

Surf when there is waves, nude sunbathe if you want, take a run on the sand or in the park, watch the boats go by as time drifts away… Ive been coming to this park for years, and while I do miss things like the PIER that was destroyed and the golf course that is no longer operational, its still nice to visit and get out of the concrete jungle. They have a new dog park now, which is good if you are a canine lover.