Miami is synonymous with its warm sun and beautiful beaches, and there are lots of great spots to show off your favorite swimsuit.
The parade of Speedo-clad men at 12th Street Beach in South Beach is a great choice for people-watching, and Haulover Beach offers a fun chance to take that swimsuit off in all your glory. But there are also beautiful swimming pools all over the city, for sunbathers who would rather luxuriate on a lounge chair.
Here are our top five favorite pools in the Miami area, that offer sun, fun, and a touch of glamour to the very serious art of relaxation.
The Standard Miami
The Standard Spa, Miami Beach
Anything but standard 40 Island Ave · Miami Beach, FL 33139(305) 673-1717
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Don’t be fooled by the empty pool chairs in this photo. There is always something going on at The Standard, which hosts parties and events throughout the year. Grabbin’ Balls Bingo happens Sunday evenings, featuring various local drag hostesses. Guests love the spa, with its famous (coed) hammam, and the north-facing pool deck on Biscayne Bay features some of the most stunning views anywhere in the city.
If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a glimpse of some dolphins swimming by.
W South Beach
W South Beach
Center of the SoBe scene 2201 Collins Avenue · Miami Beach, FL 33139(305) 938-3000
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The W is one of the biggest and most glamorous hotels in South Florida, and the property has a pool to match. At night the crowd at the lobby bar spills onto the pool deck, with lots of little nooks and hideaways in the trees for private canoodling.
The Raleigh
In a city packed with iconic hotels, The Raleigh is one of the most famous properties along the Collins Avenue strip, thanks to its classic Art Deco, black and white tiled pool. The property has been recently remodeled due to Hurricane Irma damage, but the pool remains a classic landmark since it was built in 1940.
Mondrian South Beach
Mondrian South Beach Miami
Kardashians’ preferred stay 1100 West Ave · Miami Beach, FL 33139(305) 514-1500
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The Mondrian’s hip and sexy pool deck faces Biscayne Bay, and guests enjoy the location directly along the water. They also host popular yoga events on the deck, with everyone on their mats facing the beautiful bay.
Venetian Pool
Venetian Pool in Coral Gables
Public swimming pool 2701 De Soto Boulevard · Coral Gables, FL 33134Website
The Venetian Pool in Coral Gables is an old rock quarry that was built into a public pool and is filled with new water from an underground aquifer each day. But don’t fear the environmental implications: the water is drained back into the aquifer, where it can cycle through the filtration process naturally and sustainably. The coral rock structures form beautiful waterfalls and grottos, making this one of the most popular swimming spots for visitors and locals in Coral Gables. Just be ready: the water is a little chilly!
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