Haulover Nude Beach, officially part of Haulover Park, occupies the northern 0.4-mile section of the 1.5-mile Atlantic Ocean shoreline in Miami-Dade County between Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Beach. The 177-acre urban park, owned and operated by Miami-Dade County Parks, established Florida's best-known and oldest officially recognized public nude beach. The clothing-optional section between lifeguard towers #12 and #16 on the northern one-third of the beach received official government approval from Miami-Dade County, creating a unique recreational space where social norms regarding beach attire differ from typical Florida beaches. The establishment of this clothing-optional area reflected evolving attitudes toward body freedom and natural recreation, providing designated space for those preferring nude sunbathing and swimming within regulated public park boundaries. The beach's location just miles north of Miami Beach along A1A positions it conveniently for South Florida residents and visitors seeking clothing-optional beach experiences in a supervised, maintained environment with full park amenities and lifeguard protection ensuring safety and accessibility for all park users regardless of clothing choices.
Haulover Nude Beach welcomes visitors from 8 a.m. until sunset seven days weekly, with the clothing-optional section offering beach chair and umbrella rentals, food and beverage concessions, and showers conveniently located on the beach. The majority of beachgoers in the clothing-optional area remain fully nude, though some choose partial or full clothing, creating a relaxed, respectful atmosphere consistently described as family-friendly despite the nudity. Lifeguards patrol the beach ensuring swimmer safety in Atlantic waters. The well-maintained facilities include clean restrooms, ample parking, and accessible amenities meeting modern park standards. The broader Haulover Park encompasses marina facilities at Bill Bird Marina, hosting Tuesday night food truck round-ups from 5-10 p.m. featuring assorted foods, treats, music, and entertainment. Wildlife viewing includes opportunities to observe dolphins, sea turtles, and seabirds along the Atlantic shoreline. The beach's golden sand and clear waters attract diverse visitors appreciating the freedom to enjoy natural recreation in an accepting environment where body positivity and personal comfort take precedence over swimsuit requirements.
Dining near Haulover Nude Beach includes numerous upscale and casual options in Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Beach. Artisan Beach House at The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour offers oceanfront dining at the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway intersection, serving the freshest seafood prepared using global techniques with craft cocktails perfect for romantic evenings or special occasions. Makoto on the third floor of luxurious Bal Harbour Shops features Chef Makoto Okuwa's master Edomae-style sushi reshaped for savvy audiences, celebrated for exceptional sushi and ponzu sauce. Hillstone Bal Harbour on Bal Harbour Shops' second floor serves American fare with the freshest ingredients. Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill sells over a million pounds of famous baby back ribs annually. Josh's Deli provides authentic Jewish deli experiences with huge, delicious sandwiches perfect for beach lunch breaks. The Sunny Isles and Bal Harbour areas offer dynamic culinary scenes with restaurant diversity making them dining destinations complementing the beach park experience.
