Originally Posted by
bhomburg
Are dogs allowed to run free on the beach there? I thought the only official leash-free dog beach in the MIA area was Haulover Beach in Bal Harbor, and that limits off-leash time to weekend mornings. The hotel to go to in that area would be the
One Bal Harbour resort, but since you specifically asked for staying somewhere on points, it doesn't qualify since it's not affiliated to any of the programs. Also, their pet fee is $150, which outside of 'acceptable' in my opinion.
Early in the morning and in the evening a lot of people walk dogs on the beach. Not much enforcement early in the day. Suggest heading south when you hit the beach, toward the federal cut.