Bal Harbour, Florida Travel Guide

Bal Harbour packs a serious punch for how small it is, so don’t let its size on the map throw you off. Located on the northern end of Miami Beach, Bal Harbour is one of Florida’s most desirable getaways for the rich and famous. Here you’ll find all the glitz and glamour expected of an upscale Miami neighborhood -- fine dining, five-star hotels, luxury boutique shops, and pristine beaches with pearl-white sand. Whether you’re in town for just the day or looking to stay for the weekend, Bal Harbour makes for a luxurious getaway.

Things to Do in Bal Harbour, Florida

Shopping is a clear frontrunner in the things-to-do department of Bal Harbour. Even if you’re not buying, spending a weekend of window shopping is never a bad idea. Bal Harbour Shops are a collection of some of the most sought-after brands in the entire world. Set in a beautiful tropical layout of lined palm trees, lush plants, fountains, ponds, and modern decor, Bal Harbour Shops doesn’t disappoint.

The Restaurants in Bal Harbour are on par with its shopping districts. Innovative creativity, international interpretations, chic designs -- the restaurants here are on another level. Brasserie La Goulue serves up delicious french fare, Makato gives Los Angeles’ Nobu a run for its money in terms of Sushi, and the house restaurants in One Bal Harbour Resort and the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort are to die for.

Bal Harbour wouldn’t be considered a late-night town, but there are a few options to entertain all the night owls out there. At the aforementioned St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, stop by for some late night drinks and live music.

If you’re looking to get outdoors while in Bal Harbour, just get out to Haulover Beach Park (which is actually nude beach), where you can find lots of activities to enjoy beneath the Florida sun.

Best Places to Stay in Bal Harbour, Florida

Due to the size of Bal Harbour, there isn’t a particularly better or worse area to stay. Some of the vacation rentals we would recommend are the Quarzo, the Ritz Carlton, the Sea View Hotel, and the St. Regis.

Best Time to Visit Bal Harbour, Florida

The best time to visit Bal Harbour (and Miami in general) is during the spring, from February to May. During these months the hurricane season hasn’t yet started, and neither has the summer’s humidity.