Trip planning · Florida · Updated August 2026
Beaches near Miami — grades and where to stay
34 beaches within 50 miles of Miami, 34 with an A–F Beach Safety Grade (7 grade A). Compare water quality, then book hotels, condos and vacation rentals on the map.
Where to stay in Miami
Live hotels, condos and vacation rentals in Miami — pick a beach from the graded list, then book nearby.
Top-rated places to stay near Miami
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Beaches near Miami
How to pick a beach near Miami
Grade A water
Lowest multi-year bacteria exceedance in this radius.
- Virginia Beach — 3.3 mi
- Cape Florida Park — 6.3 mi
- Minnesota Street — 17.9 mi
- Custer Street — 18.8 mi
Closest to town
- Windsurfer Beach — 1.3 mi · Grade F
- Dog Beach (Virgina Key Beach South Side) — 2.4 mi · Grade C
- Virginia Beach — 3.3 mi · Grade A
- South Beach Park — 3.9 mi · Grade B
Graded beaches within 50 miles
Virginia Beach
View Virginia Beach →3.3 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Cape Florida Park
View Cape Florida Park →6.3 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Minnesota Street
View Minnesota Street →17.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Custer Street
View Custer Street →18.8 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
North Beach Park Intercoastal
View North Beach Park Intercoastal →19.6 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Red Reef Park
View Red Reef Park →42.1 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Sandoway Park
View Sandoway Park →48.5 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
South Beach Park
View South Beach Park →3.9 mi · Grade B (Good)
Key Biscayne Beach
View Key Biscayne Beach →6.2 mi · Grade B (Good)
Haulover Beach - North
View Haulover Beach - North →11.2 mi · Grade B (Good)
Harrison Street
View Harrison Street →16.6 mi · Grade B (Good)
Birch State Park
View Birch State Park →25.6 mi · Grade B (Good)
Oakland Park Boulevard
View Oakland Park Boulevard →27 mi · Grade B (Good)
Commercial Blvd Pier
View Commercial Blvd Pier →30.3 mi · Grade B (Good)
Pompano Beach Pier
View Pompano Beach Pier →34.4 mi · Grade B (Good)
Deerfield Beach SE 10th Street
View Deerfield Beach SE 10th Street →39 mi · Grade B (Good)
Dog Beach (Virgina Key Beach South Side)
View Dog Beach (Virgina Key Beach South Side) →2.4 mi · Grade C (Fair)
Crandon Park - South
View Crandon Park - South →4.6 mi · Grade C (Fair)
Surfside Beach - 93rd Street
View Surfside Beach - 93rd Street →8.8 mi · Grade C (Fair)
Deerfield Beach Pier
View Deerfield Beach Pier →39.3 mi · Grade C (Fair)
John Pennecamp State Park Far Beach
View John Pennecamp State Park Far Beach →46 mi · Grade C (Fair)
Collins Park-21st Street
View Collins Park-21st Street →5.6 mi · Grade D (Poor)
North Shore Ocean Terrace
View North Shore Ocean Terrace →7.6 mi · Grade D (Poor)
Matheson Hammock
View Matheson Hammock →7.6 mi · Grade D (Poor)
Golden Beach
View Golden Beach →15.4 mi · Grade D (Poor)
Dania Beach
View Dania Beach →21.1 mi · Grade D (Poor)
John Lloyd State Park
View John Lloyd State Park →23.4 mi · Grade D (Poor)
Windsurfer Beach
View Windsurfer Beach →1.3 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Oleta State Park
View Oleta State Park →10.6 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Sunny Isles Beach - Samson Park
View Sunny Isles Beach - Samson Park →12.7 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Van Buren Street
View Van Buren Street →18.2 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Bahia Mar
View Bahia Mar →23.8 mi · Grade F (Failing)
George English Park
View George English Park →26.6 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Spanish River
View Spanish River →44.9 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
7 of the 34 beaches within 50 miles of Miami carry a Beach Safety Grade of A. Grades are multi-year bacteria exceedance from EPA monitoring, not a same-day clearance.
Hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Miami, Florida are on the map below with live availability. Stay closer to an A- or B-grade beach if swimming is the point of the trip.
None of the listed beaches near Miami currently show an active EPA BEACON advisory on this site. Always check local health-department notices the day you swim.
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