Haulover Beach Park is home to Miami-Dade’s established clothing-optional beach area—a public, well-marked stretch where nude and swimsuit-clad visitors share the sand. The key is treating it like any other family-friendly public beach, with a little extra awareness around privacy and the boundaries of the designated area.
Where the clothing-optional section is
Look for the northern one-third of Haulover Beach, between lifeguard towers #12 and #16. The zone is posted with signs, so there is no need to guess or wander south along the shore hoping to find it. Haulover Park’s street address is 10800 Collins Ave. The park sits on A1A/Collins Avenue between Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Beach, with the Atlantic on the east side and the marina, Intracoastal and parking areas to the west.
Clothing is optional here, not required. Visitors may go nude, wear a swimsuit or keep a cover-up on; there should be no pressure either way. The designation applies only within the signed beach section. Put clothes back on before heading into the parking lot, pedestrian tunnel, public street or another part of the park.
Best parking for the beach
For the shortest walk, use the North Lot or Lot #1, the two lots serving the northern beach access. From there, use pedestrian tunnel #4 or #5 beneath Collins Avenue and follow the signed access toward the north end of the beach. Parking lots open at sunrise and close one hour before sunset, so do not count on leaving a car there overnight.
- Monday through Thursday: $7 per car in all lots, plus a $1 surcharge in the North Lot and Lot #1.
- Weekends and holidays: $10 per car.
- Buses and RVs: $15.
Sunday from roughly 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. is traditionally the busiest window during summer and holiday weekends, and lots can fill. An earlier arrival, a weekday visit or a later-afternoon beach stop usually makes the logistics easier. Parking prices and access can change, so check current Miami-Dade County details before leaving for the beach.
What facilities are nearby?
This is not a remote, bring-everything-in beach. The clothing-optional area has nearby restrooms and showers, plus food-and-drink concessions and beach-chair/umbrella rentals. Swimming areas are lifeguarded year-round, but always read the flags and follow lifeguard directions. One unusual county rule worth knowing: flotation devices are not permitted in the swimming areas.
Still, bring drinking water, sun protection and a cover-up for the walk back to the car. A high-SPF reef-safe sunscreen is especially useful for skin that is not used to South Florida sunshine, and a waterproof phone pouch can keep keys, cards and a phone protected while you swim.
Haulover etiquette: simple, firm and important
The atmosphere is relaxed, but it works because visitors respect other people’s personal space. Set up your own spot, keep conversation welcome rather than intrusive, and do not stare, follow people around or treat fellow beachgoers as an attraction. Bring a towel and use it whenever you sit on a shared chair or other surface.
- Keep cameras away from other people. Never photograph or film anyone without clear permission. If you want a personal photo, make sure no other visitors are in frame.
- Keep it nonsexual. Public sexual behavior and deliberate lewd conduct are not permitted. This is a public beach used by adults, families and visitors of many backgrounds.
- Respect the marked boundary. Nudity belongs in the designated clothing-optional area only; cover up before leaving it.
- Follow standard beach rules. No glass containers, and dogs belong only in Haulover’s separately designated dog area—not on this beach section. Pack out trash and do not leave cigarette butts in the sand.
- Be considerate with sound. Keep music low enough that neighboring groups do not have to hear it, or use headphones.
If you are uncertain about where to go or how something works, look for the volunteer beach ambassadors in green/turquoise safari hats, ask a park employee or speak with a lifeguard. They are there to help maintain a respectful, easygoing environment.
Practical takeaway: Park in the North Lot or Lot #1, walk through tunnel #4 or #5, follow the signs to towers #12 through #16, and bring a towel, water, sunscreen and a cover-up. Once you arrive, the best rule is also the simplest: enjoy the beach without making anyone else’s visit uncomfortable.
