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Best boating spots near Aventura
Where Aventura boaters actually go: the Haulover sandbar, the Oleta River and northern Biscayne Bay, quiet anchorages and waterfront restaurants with dockage.
Haulover Sandbar
Shallow sandbar just inside Baker's Haulover Inlet, west of the marina, that draws large crowds of anchored boats, paddlers and food boats.
Boating spots · Bal HarbourBaker's Haulover Inlet
Man-made inlet dug in 1925 between Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles that links northern Biscayne Bay with the Atlantic Ocean.
Boating spots · North Miami BeachOleta River State Park
State park on the northern end of Biscayne Bay with mangrove-lined paddling trails and a canoe and kayak launch.
Boating spots · North MiamiRaccoon Island (Sandspur Island)
Small mangrove island in northern Biscayne Bay that is a common anchor-and-swim stop on local boat and jet ski tours.
Boating spots · Sunny Isles BeachNewport Fishing Pier
City-run ocean pier in Sunny Isles Beach open for fishing and walking, with a restaurant at its base.
Boating spots · HollywoodLe Tub Saloon
Quirky Intracoastal-side burger bar in Hollywood, just north of Hallandale Beach, that celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025.