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Two miles of white sand, an ocean fishing pier and mangrove paddling make Sunny Isles Beach an easy Miami-Dade escape.
Walk two miles of white sand where the Atlantic meets Biscayne Bay, with room to sunbathe, swim or try a water sport.
This family-friendly park has beach access, a playground, a pavilion, showers and a boardwalk, close to local shops and restaurants.
Cast a line from the end of the pier, watch for pelicans and stay for the ocean views and sunset.
South Florida’s major thoroughfare is lined with upscale department stores and boutiques, plus plenty of places to stop for a meal.
This 20,000-square-foot oceanfront spa offers Ayurvedic-inspired face and body treatments, yoga and other wellness programs.
The four-star oceanfront condo hotel has beachside and pool areas, suites with kitchens and a menu built around local ingredients.
Just five minutes away, one of Florida’s largest urban parks has mangrove forests and waterways for paddling, hiking, fishing and picnics.
About 30 minutes away in Miami, this National Historic Landmark was built in the early 1900s by James Deering and has 11 historic buildings.
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