Bal Harbour is a Village in Miami, Florida. I have been to this destination twice and both trips I had an amazing stay! There are so many things to do here because of the amazing weather, beach and  amazing shopping! Bal Harbour is a great choice because you are not directly in the craziness of the busy city of Miami, but rather in a quiet, relaxing location minutes away from the city!

Where to Stay 
Saint Regis Bal Harbour : This is the Hotel I have stayed at both times I have went to Bal Harbour. The first thing I would say about this hotel is the incredible staff members that approach guests with such kindness and generosity. This hotel is beautiful and includes a pool, beach, gym and amazing food options.
Ritz Carlton Bal Harbour : This is a beautiful hotel right aside the beach of Bal Harbour. This hotel includes a pool, hot tubs, and luxury cabanas right on the beach. This hotel also has an amazing spa and food options.
Sea View Hotel : This hotel is a great option if you are on a budget but also want a nice hotel right on the beach. This hotel has a pool, gym, and of corse seating right on the beach. Sounds great to me!

What To Do: 

The Bal Harbour Shops are located at 9700 Collins Ave. This is a high end outdoor mall that seems to attract celebrities because of how luxurious it is. This mall also has a number of outdoor restaurants that are very popular. This mall has everything from a book store to Chanel.


Take a boat ride tour. Nothing better than being out on a boat in the sunshine states amazing weather! This was a great experience getting to see parts of Miami I had never seen before, all on a boat! The guide took my family around to see some of the mansions including Beyonce and Jay Z's home!



Perez Art Museum Miami: This is a contemporary art museum that is located in downtown Miami. This museum offers tours, programs for children and even dining. I have personally never been to this museum but if i went back to Bal Harbour I definitely would check it out!

Where to Eat: 

Makoto  : This is an elegant restaurant featuring modern, upscale Japanese entrees. This restaurant is located in the Bal Harbour Shops mall. It offers indoor and outdoor seating. This is by far my favorite restaurant I have tried in Bal Harbour! Amazing food and service.
Cafe Ragazzi : This restaurant has amazing Italian food at a nice white table cloth setting. This restaurant is right near the resort area of Bal Harbour and is a convenient place to walk to!

How to Get Around: 
Walk: With the amazing weather Bal Harbour has to offer, my family and I did the majority of our getting around by walking. You can even walk to the grocery store and pharmacy right on Collins Ave. The Bal Harbour shops and restaurants are also walking distance.
Uber: If you want to explore more into the city of Miami, Uber is a great option! My family and I used uber a couple nights to go into downtown Miami to walk around and explore!