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Bal Harbor

Beach Scene


Colour, Labour and Harbour have dropped their "u" in the USA. From Haulover Cut south, this elegant and well maintained 6-block stretch of beach is maintained by the exclusive residential Village of Bal Harbor. There is a great strolling/jogging path through the native greenery beside the beach that starts at Haulover Cut and goes all the way down through the neighbouring town of Surfside.

On the west side of A1A (Collins Ave.) are the elegant Bal Harbor Shops. Considered on a par with Fifth Ave. New York, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills and Worth Ave., Palm Beach. This prestigious mall is anchored by Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, with boutique shops the likes of Louis Vuitton, Brooks Bros., Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi and all the best designers. A real social gathering point.

Map

Here is a map of the area.



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Parking
There is limited free parking under the Haulover Bridge, but this is usually filled early on good surf days. Limited fee parking beside the Sheraton, which has now been demolished. A new St. Regis Condo-Hotel is in the offing. Although frowned upon, you can use the free parking at Bal Harbor Shops and cross A1A (Collins Ave.) to the beach.

Bus Services
115 Mid-North Beach Connection Washington Avenue at 17th. Street to Bal Harbor via Alton Road every 40 mins.
S (119) Miami Downtown via Alton Road, Lincoln Road and Collins Ave. at 17th. St. to Aventura Mall. Every 15 mins.

Bal Harbor

Bal Harbor
Bal Harbor from the north
Bal Harbor Beach

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Bal Harbor Shops
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