Amenities include restrooms, outdoor showers, public parking lots, and metered parking. Lots are usually full by 10am on weekends. Buses and taxis make frequent stops at the beaches. The main stretch of South Beach s water and sand can be crowded with scantily-clad sunbathers and gays. To the north is Haulover Beach, located on Collins Avenue between Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles.
Families enjoy the southern end of the beach park, while nudists claim the northern portion.
Besides picnic areas, it boasts beautiful bicycle trails, fishing, and a picturesque lighthouse. A cafe serves seafood on the beachfront. It has a bird refuge, marina, and a beachfront playground featuring water-themed play objects.