The Neighbourhood: Surfside

Surfside sits on a narrow barrier island just north of Miami Beach. This district contains public sites such as the local beach and North Shore Open Space Park. Bal Harbour Shops provides retail and dining options close by. Jungle Island offers animal exhibits and shows as a nearby attraction. Oleta River State Park draws people who kayak, bike, and hike along its water trails. Makoto and Joe's Stone Crab represent well-known restaurants within a short drive. Nikki Beach and the lounges at The Surf Club host daytime and evening social scenes. Miami Beach Trolley and Miami-Dade Transit buses serve local trips to adjacent neighborhoods. Tri-Rail and Brightline provide regional rail connections farther from the shore. Local sidewalks and bike lanes encourage short walks and quick rides to shops and parks. Bal Harbour Shops and small food stores meet many daily needs for nearby residents. Small hotels and apartment buildings supply much of the housing stock near the beach. Neighborhood planning keeps the scale low compared with high-rise zones to the south. Data shows the top age group is 40 to 44 years old and the top household type is one-person households.

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Surfside sits on a narrow barrier island just north of Miami Beach. This district contains public sites such as the local beach and North Shore Open Space Park. Bal Harbour Shops provides retail and dining options close by. Jungle Island offers animal exhibits and shows as a nearby attraction. Oleta River State Park draws people who kayak, bike, and hike along its water trails. Makoto and Joe's Stone Crab represent well-known restaurants within a short drive. Nikki Beach and the lounges at The Surf Club host daytime and evening social scenes. Miami Beach Trolley and Miami-Dade Transit buses serve local trips to adjacent neighborhoods. Tri-Rail and Brightline provide regional rail connections farther from the shore. Local sidewalks and bike lanes encourage short walks and quick rides to shops and parks. Bal Harbour Shops and small food stores meet many daily needs for nearby residents. Small hotels and apartment buildings supply much of the housing stock near the beach. Neighborhood planning keeps the scale low compared with high-rise zones to the south. Data shows the top age group is 40 to 44 years old and the top household type is one-person households.