Brickell Key

A small island just off Brickell, mostly residential towers, where people go to walk the waterfront and look back at downtown.

Checked October 2026

Good for a quiet walk with water on every side and the skyline right there. Despite the beach label, don't expect sand or swimming, and there isn't much to do beyond walking and looking.

The walk around the edge

The draw here is simple: the island is small, so you can walk along the water and keep the bay beside you most of the way. It's a calmer stroll than anything on the Brickell mainland, with fewer cars and less noise. People rate it 4.7 from about 240 Google reviews, and most of that goodwill comes from this kind of easy, low-effort outing. Bring water and something for the sun, since you're exposed out here and the point is to keep moving slowly.

Looking back at the city

Being slightly offshore is what makes it worth the detour. From the island's edge you get the Brickell and downtown towers lined up across the water, which is a better angle than you'll find standing among them. It's a reasonable spot to bring a camera or a visitor who wants the skyline without a rooftop bar tab. Evening light on the glass is the obvious time to aim for, though any clear day works.

Set your expectations

Google files Brickell Key under beaches, but treat it as a waterfront neighborhood, not a beach day. It's largely residential, so this is a place to walk, sit for a bit and leave, not to spend an afternoon. There are no posted hours, which makes sense for a neighborhood, but it also means there's no single venue to plan around. Pair it with a meal or drinks back in Brickell and it fills an hour nicely.

Good to know

No hours are listed for the island, so check ahead if you're planning around anything specific there.

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