Welcome to Bay Harbor Islands
An island community with world-class shopping and dining.
Bay Harbor Islands is one of the most exclusive and beautiful destinations in South Florida. Located on an island off the coast of Miami in the Atlantic Ocean, it is a world-class destination with outstanding amenities and services. It is known for its charm and walkability to restaurants, shops, and beaches. Bay Harbor Islands is also a great place to raise a family and find an investment property. The island has a small population and is home to some of South Florida’s most prominent families and business owners.
Bay Harbor Islands comprises two islands: the West and East Islands (formerly Broadview and Bay Harbor). Founded by a Russian emigrant in 1947, Bay Islands used to be swampland; after much development, it is now home to some of the most luxurious homes in the area. It also offers fantastic access to attractions like South Beach. If you want a place to relax and enjoy the sun, Bay Harbor Islands is the place for you.
What to Love
- Active and low-key lifestyle
- Walkability to shops, beaches, restaurants, entertainment
- Luxury homes
Local Lifestyle
Life here has fun and adventure, old and new, past and future. Bay Harbor Islands is a small paradise with a rich history and a close-knit community. Locals enjoy its quiet charm while also pursuing an active lifestyle.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
The Palm Miami has a private club feel and an intimate, welcoming dining space. The restaurant is a relaxing steakhouse and fine dining restaurant that serves award-winning wine, high-quality meats, and seafood.
Meat Bar is a kosher steakhouse with sleek, modern décor and event space. The eatery offers quality cuts like filet mignon, reserve-cut steak, ribeye, and lamb.
Emilio’s Trattoria is an upscale dining option that serves authentic Italian and Tuscan dishes like pasta, soups, meat, seafood, and more.
For healthy, delicious food (sourced from local ingredients, no less), check out
Pura Vida Bay Harbor near Kane Concourse.
Coffee Break Enjoy, also near Kane Concourse, is a great neighborhood spot for meetings and serves breakfast and lunch specials in addition to caffeinated drinks.
Things to Do
Visit
Officer Scott A. Winters Park, a popular town park with recreational activities and open grass. The park features a splash pad, shaded playgrounds, open turf fields, covered pavilions, ADA-accessible walkways, and a dog park.
Haulover Park is a nearby park with two public beaches. It contains the largest remaining area of undeveloped beachfront in Miami-Dade and has natural coastal vegetation and beaches. The park features a swimming area, fishing, bike rentals, food truck Tuesday events, a skate park, and more.
Schools
Miami Dade County Public Schools is an A-rated district that serves more than 334,000 students across the county, including 50,000 adult learners. The district is the fourth-largest in the United States and has schools near Bay Harbour Island.
