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Sandy Beach at Oleta River State Park
4.7★ · 215 Google ratings · North Miami, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 175 yd away · paid
Walk
175 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 280 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
89°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
330 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 52 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 5pm
Map of Sandy Beach at Oleta River State Park
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1Parking175 yd from the listing2Restrooms and showers270 ft from the listing3Picnic tables280 ft from the listing4BBQ grill125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 18 visitors · 2021–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2021–2026
Visit on weekdays, not weekends
Weekends bring crowds, loud music competitions, and rowdy behavior that many find ruins the experience.
Bring your own food and drinks
There are free picnic tables and BBQ grills on-site, but no food vendors operate nearby.
Arrive early to secure parking
The large lot can fill completely, especially on holidays and weekend afternoons, and one review reported.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
81°F · clear
Water
89°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.4 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 03:08 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:56 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:12 | High tide | ↑ |
| 22:35 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:07 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 NE 34th Ave, North Miami, FL 33181
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
🚽 Restrooms 280 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Sandy Beach at Oleta River State Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Sandy Beach at Oleta River State Park?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Sandy Beach at Oleta River State Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 280 ft from the listing.
When is Sandy Beach at Oleta River State Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 5pm and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
