Welcome to Surfside
Welcome inside this charming beach town located just north of 87th Street and south of 96th Street. One of South Florida’s smallest communities, Surfside is representative of a quaint and quiet town brimming with vibrant businesses and palatial resorts. Offering a combination of laidback vibes with luxurious real estate options, this sand and surf environment is ideal for those looking for a family-friendly ambiance or an ocean-side vacation residence.
Initially incorporated in 1935, Surfside presents an array of properties built in the historic Art Deco style, with many streets named after prodigious writers and poets. A popular destination amongst literal legends, Surfside has been called home to some of the greatest writers of the twentieth century including Isaac Bashevis Singer, who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1978. In result of this nod to literature, 95th Street was co-named Isaac Bashevis Singer Boulevard. Smaller streets west of Harding Avenue were named after John Winslow Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Emerson, Lord Byron and Charles Dickens.
Recently, Surfside has been transformed into a modern pendant of cozy chic restaurants, world-class hotels and architecturally stunning buildings. Boasting a mile-long beach, residents can lounge by the seascape and read a book or take an afternoon stroll with family and friends amid dusk. However, what ultimately makes this neighborhood so special is its inherent history, lending homage to the wildly lavish days of the exclusive Surf Club, now reimagined into the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club. Modern contemporary buildings continue to multiply by the peaceful shore with Eighty Seven Park by Renzo Piano and the Fendi Chateau illustrating an architectural wonderland.
Priding itself on offering some of the top ranked schools in the state, there are a surplus of private and public schools nearby. Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center, Nautilus Middle School, Miami Beach Senior High, Chushman School, Miami Country Day School, Lehrman Community Day School and Scheck Hillel Community School are just some of the advanced institutions located in proximity to Surfside.
The Iconic Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club
From the moment it first opened its doors on New Year’s Eve in 1930, The Surf Club has hosted history. It is here that you will find Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, an iconic Surfside hotel. This beachside hotel, a hallmark in the Miami Beaches area, brings a new era of luxury, with celebrated dining and a world-class spa, to its Surfside shores.
Exhilarating Developments
Surfside is a carpet of visionary buildings that embody ingenuity, lending for a new commentary of futuristic design. Eighty Seven Park by Pritzker award winning architect, Renzo Piano, is an elevated structure that creates a new space for design, architecture and landscape to live together. Bestowing 18 floors including the penthouse, this luxury pursuit combines the ocean with nature using raw materials representative to South Florida including oak grains and natural stone.
An elevated building offering an elevated lifestyle, residents can peruse a profusion of amenities including a swimming pool with cabanas, wine cellar, all-encompassing spa and international salon. Simplicity meets sanctuary at the Fendi Chateau, located steps away from Eighty Seven Park. Featuring 58 flow-through residences throughout 12 stories, the Fendi Chateau presents unparalleled hybrid living with 5-star white-glove service. Additional buildings that shape the Surfside community include Azure, Ocean Seven and Residences at The Surf Club – Four Seasons.
Decadent Dining Scene
Conceiving a dazzling repertoire of restaurants and bars, Surfside has become a sanctuary for creative gastronomy and elegant new-concept eateries. Donning six restaurants at the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, residents and guests can enjoy sophisticated culinary and spirit options curated by Thomas Keller and Head Bartender Valentino Longo. But Surfside’s long beloved culinary jewel box is located on Harding Avenue, presenting a wide array of restaurants including Neya, Flannigan's, Josh’s Deli, The Carrot, Serendipity, Café Regazzi, Backyard BBQ and Brew, Rustiko, 26 Sushi and Tapas, and Morelia Gourmet Paletas.
From treating yourself to a tantalizing ice cream cone at Serendipity to indulging on a decadent pastrami sandwich at Josh’s Deli, there is something for the whole family to enjoy. For those looking to dine on the water, the restaurant at Grand Beach Hotel is the ideal outpost to splurge on a refined meal overlooking the pool and ocean.
Family Friendly Ambience
Captivating locals and visitors with its beach town vibes and family friendly aura, Surfside is illustrative of a tight-knit community. From February to April, residents can come out and experience a community Block Party or a beach picnic from June to September.
All residents are offered complimentary access to the Surfside Community Center, including a swimming pools, a waterslide, locker rooms, wellness classes and a walk-up café counter. The town’s Turtle Walk, drawing awareness of sea turtle nesting season, illustrates 13 colorful turtle sculptures by local artists as a public art display.