About Miami Beach
Miami Beach is a patrolled ocean beach in the suburb of Miami on the Gold Coast, Queensland, between Nobby Beach and North Burleigh. It is part of the Gold Coast's continuous eastern coastline facing the Pacific Ocean. The beach is known for its wide sandy shoreline, consistent surf breaks, and foreshore parklands. It is managed by the City of Gold Coast and patrolled by Miami Beach Surf Life Saving Club.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a wide, sandy ocean beach with open surf, a grassy foreshore reserve and paved coastal pathway. The beach is patrolled in designated areas with red and yellow flags. The foreshore includes parkland, barbecue and picnic areas, and views along the Gold Coast coastline. The area is primarily for swimming, surfing, walking and beach recreation with residential and low-rise commercial areas behind the dunes.
Key highlights
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Patrolled swimming area managed by Miami Beach Surf Life Saving Club
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Wide sandy beach with consistent surf breaks for surfing
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Oceanway coastal pathway for walking and cycling along the foreshore
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Foreshore parkland with barbecues and picnic facilities
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Views north to Burleigh Heads and south along the Gold Coast coastline
History of Miami Beach
Miami Beach developed as part of the Gold Coast's coastal subdivision in the 1920s, named after Miami, Florida. The Miami Beach Surf Life Saving Club was established to provide surf lifesaving services as residential development and tourism expanded along this stretch of coast in the mid-20th century.
Culture & Context
Represents Gold Coast surf and beach culture, with surf lifesaving as a central community and recreational tradition. The beach and foreshore are used for daily recreation, fitness and social gatherings typical of Gold Coast coastal suburbs.
Route
| By air | Approximately 15 km north of Gold Coast Airport (OOL) at Coolangatta, accessible by road and public transport |
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