15 Best Beaches in Miami

"Technically a private beach club in an isolated enclave, this spot feels like a hidden secret despite being only 3.5 miles from downtown; dining at the beachfront restaurant and lounging on the sand both require reservations and an admission fee. Guests are instructed to take an Uber across the MacArthur Causeway to Watson Island and be dropped off at the resort on Parrot Jungle Trail (there is no parking), and beach guests get to use the club's loungers—'don't drive—there's no parking—but go ahead and take a yacht if you have one.'" - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines