Surfside Florida
- Major Airports:
- Miami (MIA)
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
- States:
- Florida
Small-town charm near big-city Miami
Surfside’s serene beaches run from Bal Harbour to North Beach, between 96th Street and 87th Terrace. Nearly two kilometers of uninterrupted shore and a picture-perfect backdrop of the turquoise-blue Atlantic Ocean can be enjoyed any day of the week.
To thoroughly enjoy this leisurely town, you can rent a bike at the designated Deco Bike stations and take the beach route, which showcases waterfront residential buildings, the town’s community center, the chic Grand Beach Hotel as well as luxury condominiums, the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, and The Fendi Chateau.
When Surfside incorporated in 1935, it consisted of 50 residents and is currently inching near the 6,000 mark. Surfside is special because it still overflows with charm. The business district gives an air of a small-town main street with residential Art Deco-style houses on streets named after famous writers and poets: Abbott, Byron, Carlyle and Dickens.
Just steps away from the ocean, a brisk walk can be enjoyed on the palm tree-lined Harding Avenue, the town’s shopping and dining district. You will find unique and independently owned sidewalk cafes serving international to traditional American cuisine. In recent years, Surfside has grown to become known for its generous representation of kosher food options. Selections vary and include upscale kosher Italian, barbecue, sushi and a kosher cholov Yisroel-inspired pizzeria with an ice cream and pastry shop. A kosher supermarket specializes in Shabbat feasts.
Shopping on Harding Avenue is also diverse. You'll find flower shops, eyewear boutiques, high-end fashion and fabric stores, chain stores like Starbucks