South Pointe Park Lighthouse

A lighthouse-style landmark at 50 Washington Ave, at the far southern end of Miami Beach, with open water views.

Checado em outubro de 2026

Worth it if you're already in South Beach and want a short walk with a long view. It's a quick stop, not an outing, and it closes at 8 pm, so late evenings are out.

The end of the road

Washington Avenue runs out at the 50 block, and this is about as far south as Miami Beach goes. The lighthouse sits at the water's edge, so the view does most of the work: open water, the channel, and the skyline across the bay. It holds a 4.8 from about 550 Google reviews, which is high for a spot with no ticket booth, gift shop or guided tour. Expect a landmark and a view, not a museum. Pair it with a walk through the surrounding park instead of making it the whole plan.

Morning versus evening

It's open every day from 7:30 am to 8 pm. Early mornings are the calm option: softer light, cooler air and fewer people competing for the same photo. Evenings draw the bigger crowd, and in winter the sun goes down well before closing, which makes late afternoon the sweet spot. In the long days of summer, sunset can land after the 8 pm close, so don't bank on watching it from here in June or July. Mid-afternoon is the hardest time of day, with full sun and little relief near the water.

Planning the stop

We don't have confirmed details on parking, fees or facilities, so check those before you head down, especially on a weekend. Bring water, sunscreen and a hat, because this is a waterfront spot and the sun hits hard. Thirty minutes to an hour covers the lighthouse and a short walk around it. If you're staying anywhere south of Fifth Street, walking over is the easy option. Otherwise, figure out how you're getting there and back before you set out.

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It closes at 8 pm every day, so in summer the sunset can come after closing time.

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