Surfside, Florida
Surfside is a town of 5,631 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida, founded in 1935.
Why visit Surfside
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 31 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include North Shore Park Bandshell, Arch Creek, Miami Beach Bandshell and North Beach Oceanside Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 61°F.
Weather in Surfside
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Surfside
Surfside is a town in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. Surfside is a primarily residential beachside community, with several multistory condominium buildings adjacent to Surfside Beach on the Atlantic Ocean. The town is bordered on the south by the North Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach, on the north by Bal Harbour, on the west by Biscayne Bay, and on the east by the Atlantic Ocean. It also serves as part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida.
From the Wikipedia article Surfside, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Arch Creek
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Early settlement near Miami, Florida, USA
Miami Beach Bandshell
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Performance venue in Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Normandy Isles Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
North Shore Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
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10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes32
Moises Bakery of Miami
Bakery · Venezuelan · 1.4 mi
Venezuelan bakery with empanadas, arepas & other savory snacks, plus coffee & sweet pastries.
7310 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Mo-Su 06:00-21:00
Banchero Miami
Restaurant · Argentinian · 1.4 mi
7315 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Bay Harbor Bistro
Restaurant · European · 0.6 mi
1023 96th Street, Bay Harbor Islands
Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:00-19:30
Cafe Sazon
Restaurant · Cuban, Sandwich, Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
7305 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Su-Th 08:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-00:00
El Rancho Grande
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
314 72nd Street, Miami Beach
Su-Th 11:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-24:00
Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
9516 Harding Avenue, Surfside
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
George's Restaurant & Lounge
Restaurant · Italian, Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
300 72nd Street, Miami Beach
Mo-We 12:00-23:30; Th-Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-23:00
Kinoko Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine
Restaurant · Sushi, Asian · 0.6 mi
1007 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands
11:30-23:00
Manolo
Restaurant · Argentinian, Diner, Pasta, Pizza, Churro, Coffee Shop, Dessert · 1.4 mi
7300 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Mo-Su 08:00-24:00
Open Kitchen
Restaurant · Burger, Italian, Sandwich, Chicken, Breakfast, Dessert · 0.6 mi
1071 95th Street, Bay Harbor Islands
Mo-Fr 08:30-21:30; Sa-Su 10:00-21:30
PURA VIDA
Restaurant · Salad · 0.6 mi
1001 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands
Mo-Tu,Su 07:00-21:00; We 08:00-18:00; Th 08:00-21:00; Su 07:00-16:00
20 more on the map.
History
Between 1923 and 1925, the Tatum Brothers subdivided the land on what is now Surfside.
Starting in 1924, Henri Levy developed Biscaya Island and a portion of land from 87th to 92nd Streets.
In 1929–1930, Russell Pancoast, built the Surf Club 90th Street and Collins Avenue.
In 1935, fearing annexation by the city of Miami Beach, Florida, 35 members of the privately owned club incorporated the Town of Surfside and financed the venture with a $28,500 loan.
In 1956, Surfside purchased the Lehman Estate on the northeast corner of 93rd Street and Collins Avenue. It acquired additional land via eminent domain and then built a community center.
On March 1, 1973, Surfside signed a contract with Miami-Dade County to outsource fire/rescue services.
In 1983, The Shul of Bal Harbour was established at 9540 Collins Avenue.
From the History section of Surfside, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay31
Churches and places of worship8
Miami Beach First Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · 1.1 mi
7801 Carlyle Avenue, Miami Beach
The Harborside Kollel | A Project of the North Miami Beach Kollel
Place of worship · 0.7 mi
1108 96th Street, Bay Harbor Islands
Young Israel Congregation of Bal Harbour
Place of worship · 0.5 mi
9580 96th Street, Surfside
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Doctors Charter School of Miami Shores
School · 5.0 mi
11301 Nw 5Th Ave, Miami Shores
Healthcare4
Clinicare Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
7145 Abbott Avenue, Miami Beach
Map of Surfside
169 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F | 61°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 63°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 76°F | 65°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 70°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 74°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 76°F | 7.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 78°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 78°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 77°F | 8.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 74°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 79°F | 69°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 76°F | 65°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Miami Beach (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Miami-Dade County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2022-12-13: Hurricane Nicole (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-08: Tropical Storm Nicole (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-09-29: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2022-09-24: Tropical Storm Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Miami Seaplane Base (MPB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Bay Harbor Islands 1 mi northwest, about 1 min by car
- Bal Harbour 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- North Bay Village 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- North Miami 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Miami Shores 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Biscayne Park 3 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Sunny Isles Beach 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- North Miami Beach 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Miami Beach 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Biscayne Gardens 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Surfside, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Surfside, FL, USA - panoramio, Gervacio Rosales, CC BY 3.0
- Surfside Florida Banner, Gervacio Rosales, CC BY 3.0
- Champlain Towers South (Surfside, Miami, FL), Mapillary user " Microsoft ", CC BY-SA 4.0
- Miami Beach FL North Shore HD03, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Miami Beach FL Normandy Isles HD01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MIMO North Shore Bandshell (13020402593), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- A1A-Haulover-park., Elmschrat, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Streets-of-miami-beach.jpg - panoramio, Good Free Photos, CC BY 3.0
- Dendostrea frons 458449532, Brian White, CC BY 4.0
- Dendostrea frons 458449548, Brian White, CC BY 4.0
- Anadara notabilis 458449394, Brian White, CC BY 4.0
- Anadara notabilis 458449413, Brian White, CC BY 4.0
- Rambler American 1966 Badge, Misty2011, CC BY 2.0
- Rambler American 1966, Misty2011, CC BY 2.0
- Bal Harbour, Miami, US, Jess Hawsor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) perched on a wooden mooring post in a turquoise-green marina, with coiled steel cables and weathered metal caps visible. Photo taken by Yechiel Kasden, LionofYehuda, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bal Harbour, Miami, US (2), Jess Hawsor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tennis Court in Bay Harbor Islands 2, SurfBalBay News, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tennis Court in Bay Harbor Islands, SurfBalBay News, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yeti Cup in Sand, Chung009, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ficus aurea 365782629, askalotl, CC0
- Looking-down-the-beach.jpg - panoramio, Good Free Photos, CC BY 3.0
- Miami road to dusk, Jose Fereira Villafranca, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bugatti Veyron In Parking Lot, Tom Hipster from Miami Beach, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ficus aurea 365782721, askalotl, CC0
- Midcentury Apartment Building Bal Harbour Built 1950 - Flickr - Phillip Pessar, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Siphonaria naufragum Stearns, 1872 (FL, USA) - iNaturalist.org, Layton, Diana, CC0
- Siphonaria naufragum Stearns, 1872 (FL, USA) between barnacles - iNaturalist.org, Layton, Diana, CC0
- FL A1A NB approaching Harbour Way Bal Harbour, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Italian Greyhound 2271318739, Edward Lund from 30307, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Dendostrea frons 349410005, TEAMVALOR786 Succulents and cacti, The future of nature is in your hands, CC BY 4.0
- Dendostrea frons 349409992, TEAMVALOR786 Succulents and cacti, The future of nature is in your hands, CC BY 4.0
- Dendostrea frons 349410026, TEAMVALOR786 Succulents and cacti, The future of nature is in your hands, CC BY 4.0
- MIAMI BEACH FROM N901AN FLIGHT MIA-DCA (7393180966), Eric Salard, CC BY-SA 2.0
- North Shore Band Stand North Shore Historic District, Phillip Pessar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Larry, Mary Beth Koeth, CC BY 3.0
- FullSizeRender-129, Waltin5, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FullSizeRender-131, Waltin5, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bay Harbor Islands, Miami (32570545128), Pom' from France, European Union, CC BY-SA 2.0
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