Miami recreation
Get yourself movin' at the Miami! The Miami is an outdoor adventurer's paradise. With everything from hiking, biking, fishing, sightseeing, and horseback and mule riding, just to name a few favorites, it's all here. And you can get some pretty thrilling white water rafting on the Colorado River,too. But if you're one of the types that's more into "seeing" than "doing", sit back and take a fantastic helicopter ride over this natural wonder. Whether looking or participating are your thing, you'll always find plenty of exciting recreation at the Miami. Listed below are some of the most popular activities, but you'll find your own ways to enjoy all that Miami recreation offers. Check these over, but do them all for sure!
Captain Joe's Boat Rental
4525 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach
www.miamicaptainjoe.com
Get your own boat and take control of the helm. Everything you need for a great day at sea! See website for details.
Crandon Park Golf Course
6700 Crandon Way
Key Biscayne
Named one of the ten best municipal golf courses, this relaxing course features a challenging 18 hole par 72 course just ten minutes for Miami! A great day of golf, and there are three crocodiles in the saltwater lakes just in case your game is off! Call 305-361-9129.
Flagler Greyhound Park
401 NW 38th court
Miami
www.flaglerdogs.com
The best in Southern florida's greyhound racing. Nightly races and daily matinees. See website for information and additional activities.
Haulover Beach
Haulover Beach
Miami Area
Haulover Beach Park is a family-friendly beach with barbecue grills, pickup volleyball, kayaks rentals, or bike on one of their many trails. Kite flying is also very popular here, and there are kite shops to get you started. Close by is Haulover Park Marina, home to the largest charter-drift fishing fleet in South Florida.
Reward Fishing Fleet
Miami Beach Marina, Pier A
Miami Beach
www.fishingmiami.com
Deep sea fishing for one to one hundred anglers! 3 trips daily, and can accomodate private charters. See website for details.
Scuba Diving Excursions by Blackbeards Cruises
Miami Area
Miami
Blackbeards Cruises sails from Miami, Florida each Saturday for weeklong scuba diving liveaboard cruises to the Biminis, Grand Bahamas, Berries, Andros, Cay Sal Banks, or Nassau areas. Once the hideout of pirates and privateers, these islands offer spectacular diving in warm, crystal clear waters with deserted beaches as backdrop. Call for more info including available dates, toll free (800) 327-9600
Skydive Miami
28730 SW 217th Avenue
Miami
Lay out all day on the beach and party all night in beautiful South Beach. Where the night club action is as hot as the beach sun.
X-treme: the Rock Climbing Center
13972 SW 139th Ct
Miami
www.x-tremerock.com
11,000 feet on vertical thrills. Try your climbing skills at lead climbing, top rope, bouldering area, large roof and overhang climbing. Great instructors, and a great time fo rall. See website for details!
