Bal Harbour tourist information
Every day of the week there is something wonderful happening in the seaside Bal Harbour Village. That's because we are in the middle of everything that has made South Florida famous. Two elegant beachfront hotels overlook miles of sandy beaches. The world-famous Bal Harbour Shops are within walking distance. Minutes south is Miami Beach's neon wonderland - the trendy Art Deco District. With its sidewalk cafes, nightclubs and seaside promenade, it's the "in" place to see - and the scene - in South Florida. Five minutes north is Haulover Beach Marina where you can see driftfishing boats return with their "catch of the day" - and at the same time, catch a glimspe of some of the world's most glamourous yachts. There are also tropical gardens, museums and antique shops to explore nearby. Equidistant to both Miami and Ft. Lauderdale international airports, Bal Harbour is convenient and close to everything - yet nothing comes close when you want to get away from it all.
Spanning approximately one square mile, Bal Harbour's 245 acres are situated in the heart of South Florida's fabled Gold Coast. The Village, founded in 1946, is a tropical seaside enclave of palatial high-rise apartments, sprawling single-family homes, oceanfront resort hotels and the internationally known Bal Harbour Shops.
One of Florida's finest and most complete resort areas, Bal Harbour, is also a residential community of distinction, boasting one of the state's most affluent populations with a mean family income of over $126,000 annually. Also one of the smallest of Miami-Dade County's 30 municipalities in both size and population, Bal Harbour is a peaceful haven for residents, tourists and shoppers from around the world.
Bal Harbour and Greater Miami offer much more than the traditional promise of balmy days and sunny beaches. Imagine spending the morning on the beach, the afternoon taking in a major league baseball game, and the evening at the opera - just a typical day and one of hundreds of cultural and recreational activities available with door-to-door service. Within a short drive, there are art galleries, Art Deco buildings, movie theaters, Broadway shows and the funky nightlife along Miami's South Beach.
Haulover Park and Marina is located two minutes away with fishing charter and drift boats, day and evening cruise ships with casino gambling. Swimming, snorkeling and other water sports are also nearby.
Bal Harbour is fronted by a sandy ocean beach with a walking and jogging path running its entire length, which includes a physical fitness VITA course of guided exercises. Golf is available at the nearby Miami Shores Country Club or dozens of other championship courses throughout the area.
Visitors from around the world enjoy Bal Harbour Shops, a unique collection of internationally renowned boutiques, shops and cafes set in beautiful tropical gardens, complete with exotic foliage and waterfalls. Ranking on an international scale with the top shops found on Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue, Rodeo Drive, Bond Street and the Champs Elyses, Bal Harbour Shops offers an exotic showcase for designer fashions and accessories, precious gems and the finest in personal services.
Among the legendary names that entice are Bvlgari, Cartier, Gucci, Gianni Versace, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Hermes, Tiffany & Co. and both Neiman Marcus' and Saks Fifth Avenue's largest stores in Florida. Bal Harbour Shops is a magical place for an afternoon of shopping and people watching. Because it's a jet-set destination, celebrities are often spotted here, dining at one of the charming outdoor cafes or selecting the latest fashions.
In addition to shopping, Bal Harbour also offers a wide selection of cuisine featured in delightful cafes, oceanfront lounges, and sophisticated supper clubs - some offering dancing and live entertainment.
In Bal Harbour there are two distinct and sophisticated hotel/resorts appealing to both domestic and international travelers. Whether it be a family vacation, a business stopover or a corporate or association convention, the Sheraton Bal Harbour Beach Resort and the Seaview Hotel's world-class facilities feature oceanview rooms and suites, award-winning dining and entertainment, extensive recreation amenities, state-of-the-art meeting and conference facilities, and old-world hospitality - in short, the perfect destination.
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