South Pointe Park Pier

South Pointe Park Pier is a 450-foot concrete pier at 1 Washington Ave, where Miami Beach meets the shipping channel at its southern tip. Visitors walk out over the water past built-in fishing stations, shaded benches and viewing areas, with cruise ships, cargo vessels and the downtown skyline passing in front of them.

The pier sits inside South Pointe Park, which adds green lawns, a promenade, a playground, a splash pad, bike paths and a quiet stretch of beach. Free drinking water and showers are available along the park walkway.

Anglers line the rails through the day, and guests often spot manatees and fish from the end of the pier. Sunrise draws a calmer crowd, while late afternoons and weekends fill up for sunset.

Admission is free, with street parking and paid lots nearby. The pier and park are wheelchair accessible, which makes this an easy outing for families, runners, cyclists and anyone who wants open ocean views without a ticket.