Bal Harbour Real Estate
Peaceful, luxurious Bal Harbour is a far cry from the riled-up spring breakers sometimes spotted on Miami’s mainland. Located on the northern end of Miami Beach, Bal Harbour is an off-the-beaten-path favorite for locals looking for luxurious estates on beachfront properties. While it doesn’t have the glitz of South Beach’s Art Deco District or the glam found in South of Fifth, but with its elegant restaurants, high-end retailers, and plenty of beach land to explore, Bal Harbour exemplifies small-town living in a stunning, suburban setting.
What to Love
People & Lifestyle
Luxurious and lavish Bal Harbour is considered to be one of the best places to live in Florida— perfect for both retirees craving rejuvenation and young professionals wishing for a reprieve from the bustle of the city without losing urban conveniences. Expansive Mediterranean-style manors and upscale condos are located close to the beach for morning walks at low tide and sunbathing afternoons, while mainland Miami is just a short drive across the bridges.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Open-air shopping mall The Bal Harbour Shops is home to a wide variety of luxury retailers of high-end couture, such as Balenciaga and Chanel, as well as health, beauty, and home décor. Independent bookseller Books & Books is a popular gathering place and purveyor of coffees, wines, and your soon-to-be favorite reads. Additionally, the Bal Harbour Shops house a selection of exquisite restaurants that incorporate global cuisines into their menus. At Makoto, masterful sushi chefs craft delectable Japanese dishes that blend traditional recipes with 21st-century flair. French-Mediterranean cooking can be found at Le Zoo, where Chef Stephen Starr combines Provençal flavors with immaculate hospitality. Stunning Italian fares are served at Carpaccio, where dinner tables are dressed in white tablecloths and frequent diners include socialites, sports stars, and political figures.
Things to Do
Each year, the Switzerland-based art show Art Basel hosts a renowned art fair in the Miami Beach Convention Center. This celebration of juried artists showcases creators working in a variety of different mediums, styles, and techniques to create a well-rounded gallery—this global event is an honor to participate in and a delight to attend. The Food Network and Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival heads to South Beach each year to bring people together over gourmet meals created by globally-recognized chefs. Sip on finely-crafted spirits and both domestic and international wines at this three-day, all-inclusive event.
Get a taste of Bal Harbour during Miami Spice Restaurant Months. This culinary celebration allows guests to taste-test menus of some of Miami Beach’s most highly-acclaimed chefs. Participating restaurants offer three-course brunch and lunch meals for $25 and dinner for $39. Miami Swim Week Fashion Shows & Events bring the best of luxury swim and resort wear to Bal Harbour and Miami Beach. High profile designers showcase innovative new designs in a series of fashion shows throughout the week across Miami Beach.
Schools
For families, finding the right school system is extraordinarily important. Fortunately, Bal Harbour is located near some of the area’s most prestigious academic facilities to foster a lifelong love of learning in young students. A few of the most notable neighborhood schools include:
- Mater Beach Academy, K-9
- Ruth K. Broad Bay K-8 Center, K-8
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