Surfside offers a public beach, the seasonal return of loggerhead sea turtles, Tequesta history, and municipal recreational facilities. This combination gives you different points to consider when choosing a destination: the coast, culture, and activity each represent a different focus. If you are considering Surfside for a stay, you can first decide which of these themes should be the deciding factor for your trip.
Beach, Nesting Season, and Art
Surfside has a public beach about one mile long. Loggerhead sea turtles return to Surfside every year during nesting season. The Turtle Walk adds a distinctive touch: it is a public exhibition of colorful fiberglass sea turtle sculptures created by local artists. Nesting season gives the subject a seasonal dimension, while the Turtle Walk gives it an artistic one. This makes it possible to view the turtles’ return and the public exhibition as different aspects of the sea turtle theme.
Tequesta History and Historic District
The age of some excavated artifacts suggests that the Tequesta lived in Surfside for up to 2,000 years. The Tequesta’s main settlement was on the barrier island of Miami Beach in the Surfside area. It included a village, which archaeologists call a “midden,” and a burial mound on the shore of Indian Creek between present-day 91st Street and present-day 95th Street. The Collins Avenue Historic District marks a different chapter. It was established in 2016 to recognize nine buildings. They are located on the west side of Collins Avenue and the east side of Harding Avenue between 90th and 91st Street. Archaeological history and a specific group of buildings thus offer different ways to explore the area’s past.
Parks and Activities
96th Street Park is Surfside’s main recreational area. It has a multipurpose field, a multistory building, and playground equipment. For outdoor workouts, the Beach Hard Path Fitness Trail offers eight stations along the paved path from 89th to 95th Street. The Surfside Tennis Center has three lighted courts for recreational and instructional play. The trail offers workout stations along a path; the Tennis Center focuses on courts and two different types of play. The Kayak Launch is also located in 96th Street Park. Wildlife may be present in the park’s natural area and wetland preserve.
Swimming and Local Amenities
The Surfside Community Center has a recreational swimming pool with lap lanes, a diving pool with a slide, a children’s activity pool, and a whirlpool. The different pool options offer different experiences—from lap swimming to the diving pool with a slide and the whirlpool.
Surfside’s business and commercial district spans two blocks and includes restaurants, boutiques, and services. Alongside the beach, history, and recreational amenities, dining and practical places to visit are also among the factors that may shape your decision to stay in Surfside.
Guests staying at a hotel in Surfside can use the swimming pool with valid proof of their stay.
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