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Bal Harbor
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.
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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
K (111) Miami Downtown all along Collins Avenue to Diplomat Mall in Hollywood (Broward County) every 30 mins.
H (108) South Pointe Park, South Beach to North Miami Beach (Skylake Mall) via Collins Ave. Every 30 mins.
S (119) Miami Downtown via Alton Road, Lincoln Road and Collins Ave. at 17th. St. to Aventura Mall. Every 20 mins.
T (120) Miami OMNI Terminal to Haulover Beach Marina. Collins from 41st. St. (Fountainebleu Hotel) only. Weekdays only. Every 30 mins.
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