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Haulover Park Beach 10800 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, FL 305-947-3525 This mile and a half of white sand, nestled between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean with dunes, shade and picnic facilities, "draws people from all walks of life ... and a variety of other countries," according to the park Web site. Why? Probably because the north end is the only legal nude beach in Miami-Dade County. Directions: Take I-95 to exit 13, then head east for six miles to Collins Avenue. Turn left on Collins and go over the bridge to the park. Call 786-336-6990 for the beach safety patrol and beach conditions. Facilities: Restrooms, showers, picnic facilities and grills. Across from the beach, Haulover Park has a full-service marina, boat ramp, sport-fishing tour boats, dive shop, restaurant, tennis courts, family nine-hole golf course, sundries shop and kite shops, as well as shops that provide beach rental equipment such as kayaks and chairs. Surf chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis, but it helps to call ahead. Lifeguards: On duty from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from October to February; and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from February to October. Rules: No glass containers, no cooking, no pets.
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