Southern Star Condominiums

The Neighborhood: Bay Harbor Islands, Bay Harbor Islands

Bay Harbor Islands sits on a narrow island between Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay and serves as a small residential and retail node. Haulover Park offers open lawns, a marina, and a kite area near the district. Bal Harbour Shops anchors nearby shopping with high end stores and outdoor walkways. Miami Beach Boardwalk runs along the shoreline and gives direct beach access for residents. Miami Seaquarium provides marine exhibits and shows within a short drive. Jungle Island hosts animal displays and event spaces on Watson Island. Restaurants like Makoto, Joe's Stone Crab, and La Sandwicherie serve varied food choices close to the district. Bars such as Nikki Beach and The Regent Cocktail Club attract tourists and locals in nearby Miami Beach. Transit options include Miami Beach Trolley, Miami-Dade Transit buses, Metrorail, Tri-Rail, and Brightline for longer trips. Parks and beaches like North Shore Open Space Park and Bal Harbour Beach provide outdoor recreation. Retail centers and small shops supply daily needs for people who live here. Data shows that the most common age group falls between 5 to 9 years old and that households with 2 people make up the largest part of the local population.