Miami Beach's South Pointe Park - Where the Atlantic Ocean meets Biscayne Bay

Miami Beach, and most especially South Beach's South of Fifth neighborhood, has become one of the most sought-after places to live in the world. Recognizing this, the city of Miami Beach planned a multi-million dollar renovation of South Pointe Park, which was completed in 2009. This extensive renovation included a completely new landscape with a variety of vegetation, Palm Trees, walkways, a multicolored nighttime light display along Government Cut, underground water fountains, the creation of elevated sand dunes, party facilities, and even a children's playground! Additionally, a new Pier was constructed where you can walk out several hundred feet to truly experience the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean.

South Pointe Park is surrounded by the several luxury condominium buildings - The Continuum South Beach, Apogee, The Portofino Tower, The South Pointe Tower, and The Murano at Portofino. These residents can often be spotted taking advantage of the Park's restored beauty and vibrant atmosphere. After an 18 month period of extensive renovations, South Pointe Park reopened in 2009 and has turned into a local gathering spot, being a great place to socialize and get to know the local "South of Fifth" community.

Top Ten Things to do in South Pointe Park:

1. Jog or walk through the many trails and paths- especially at night to see the multicolored light show along the Intracoastal Waterway
2. Bring a Yoga Mat and attend one of the free morning and evening yoga classes sponsored by various local fitness centers
3. Watch incredible sunrises and sunsets from atop "South Pointe Hill" (located on East side)
4. SOCIALIZE with the many locals who bring their dogs to the Park for morning and evening walks. A little known fact is that many locals organize regular get-togethers for other dog owners
5. Watch the amazing sight of cruise ships leaving the Port of Miami around 5pm Friday - Sunday (especially in High Season)
6. Take a day trip to the Beach, the park has several beach access paths on the Eastern Side
7. Bring your kids, nieces, nephews, and any other young adult to play in the water fountains next to Government Cut
8. Go to Smith & Wollensky steakhouse INSIDE the Park- Tip: sit on the second floor for an amazing view of Fisher Island, the Ocean, and the downtown Miami skyline
9. Enjoy the party facilities located on the ground floor- these were built by the city as part of the recent renovations to the entire park
10. Celebrity watch! Recently, I spotted Gloria Estefan, Rosie O'Donnell and their families enjoying a spectacular sunset