Miami’s iconic stretch of pastel lifeguard stands and wide sand below the Art Deco district — the beach itself is free, but parking is metered or in pricey garages, so come early or take the bus.
Miami Beach, Florida · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026
South Beach is a free public beach in Miami Beach, Florida. On-site you'll find restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.
Metered streets + paid garages — circle for ages. BeachMap shows South Beach's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Check South Beach parking on the live map →In a typical year August is the warmest month here, with highs near 88°F, and it's reliably beach weather most of the year. Tap South Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.
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