Luxury means different things to different people, but high-end living usually demands high-end prices. To help you gauge which are the most luxurious North Beach condos, we’ve ranked the top five best buildings in this Miami Beach neighborhood (based on average price per square foot at the time of publishing). 

This blog will give you our Insider review of the best buildings to live in here, and the kind of lifestyle you can expect to find if you’re interested in experiencing North Beach’s unique flavor of leisurely condo living.

— Why Choose North Beach in Miami Beach?

North Beach is best known for its family-friendly vibe and its intimate location between the world-renowned South Beach and high-end shopping and more upscale living in Bal Harbour. Typically North Beach is considered to start at 63rd Street and goes up to 87th Terrace.

Historically, this has been the sleepy cousin to South Beach and Mid Beach, but recently North Beach has been going through a renaissance with the addition of new condo buildings—including its first short-term rental condos—and the revitalization of the city center. 

Away from the chaos, this laidback part of town boasts crowd-free beaches, a great golf course, musical events at the North Beach Bandshell, and scenic walks along the boardwalk at very friendly price points. Learn more about this wonderful neighborhood with our exclusive video on what life is like in North Beach.

— The Best Condos in North Beach

5. Akoya

Address: 6365 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Average List Price: $1,233 per square foot

• Year Built: 2005
• Stories: 48
• Architect: Brito, Cohan & Associates
• Developer: Merco Group International

This crown-top, oceanfront tower built in 2005 and designed by Brito, Cohan & Associates houses 386 luxury condos spread across 48 stories. Floor plans range from one to three bedrooms, spanning 800 to more than 1,700 square feet. It also features beachfront townhouses starting at about 2,100 square feet. 

A favorite among locals, amenities at Akoya include direct beach access, an oceanfront swimming pool with cabanas, an indoor racquetball court, a tennis/pickleball court, putting greens, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. 

And of course, this modern pet-friendly tower has a full service, 24-hour concierge, front desk, and valet. 

4. Carillon North Tower

Address: 6899 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Average List Price: $1,637 per square foot

• Year Built: 2008
• Stories: 17
• Architect: Arquitectonica
• Developer: WSG Development Company

Perched on 750 feet of quiet beachfront, this north half of the Carillon Towers features 207 luxury condos in 17 stories, in a magnificent building designed by Arquitectonica. With floor plans ranging from one to three bedrooms with modern chic interiors, the Carillon North Tower offers residents unparalleled luxury. Floor plans here range from 860 square feet to more than 3,600.

Residents of this oceanfront development gain access to one of the top destination spas in the U.S. according to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 rankings, along with a full-service beauty salon, a 60,000-square-feet fitness center overlooking the ocean, a healing center, an oceanfront restaurant serving gourmet eats, a natural juice bar, four swimming pools, a full-service beach club, and much more.

3. Monaco Yacht Club & Residences

Address: 6800 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Average List Price: $1,882 per square foot

• Year Built: 2022
• Stories: 12
• Architect: Arquitectonica, Bernardo Fort Brescia
• Developer: Optimum Developments USA, Ricardo Tabet

In his signature purist style, these ultra-chic, waterfront luxury residences have the stamp of one of the finest international interior designers, Italian starchitect Piero Lissoni. Completed in 2022, this boutique 12-story building, designed by Arquitectonica and inspired by the French Riviera’s enduring glamour, features only 39 Cote d’Azur-style condos, with floor plans ranging from one- to four-bedrooms.

Living here directly on Biscayne Bay, you’ll find residences enhanced by warm whites, a rich wood palette, and lustrous metals. Amenities in this nautically-themed building include a private marina with 12 boat slips, 5,900 square feet of a rooftop terrace with a pool, a lounge, and a sun deck, a library, a breakfast bar, exclusive beach access, and more.

To learn more about this property, watch our exclusive video for a quick tour of North Beach’s Monaco Yacht Club & Residences.  

2. L’Atelier

Address: 6901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Average List Price: $2,250 per square foot

• Year Built: 2018
• Stories: 18
• Architect: Luis Revuelta, Charles Benson
• Developer: SMG Management & Capital Group

This all-glass, oceanfront mid-rise comes with just 23 luxury units spread across 18 floors, all set behind the historic (and updated) facade of the 50’s era Golden Sands Hotel. 

Besides panoramic ocean views, this stellar, ultra-exclusive creation features distinctive amenities and exquisite finishes designed in collaboration with Holly Hunt, a legend in the design industry and a noted tastemaker. You can choose between half to full-floor residences, with layouts ranging from three to six bedrooms starting at 2,100 square feet.

Living at L’Atelier, you have access to an infinity-edge oceanfront pool and a 78-foot lap pool, poolside services, a poolside bar and a BBQ area, a whirlpool spa and a hammock garden, a spa and sauna rooms, a beauty salon, private beach access with attendants, a library and meeting rooms.

— And The Most Luxurious North Beach Condo is…

1. Eighty Seven Park

Address: 8701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33154
Average List Price: $2,712 per square foot

• Year Built: 2018
• Stories: 18
• Architect: Renzo Piano
• Developer: Terra Group

Located right next to the lush North Shore Park, this ultra-modern condo building completed in 2019 is home to 70 luxury residences spread across 18 floors. Designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano, this beachfront marvel stands out with its elliptical shape, giving residents sweeping views of the Atlantic and the city.

With interiors by one of the top international interior design firms, Rena Dumas Architecture, all interior spaces feature a nature-inspired palette, making you feel at one with the surroundings. Layouts range from one to five bedrooms, and range from 810 to 3,100 square feet.

Residents have access to a host of five-star amenities such as the Enoteca wine shop, Soul Center luxury spa, an outdoor natural juice bar, pools with cabanas and towel service, a beauty salon, a private garden, a library, plus exclusive beach access with towel service.

Have any of these ultra-luxurious condos caught your eye? Contact us directly and one of our agents will gladly give you more information on available listings. 

— What Is the Best-Located Condo in North Beach?

Sitting directly on the beach and with a Publix Supermarket across the street, in our expert opinion, we’re picking the Carillon Towers as the best-located condo in North Beach. There’s also a Walgreens, the North Beach Bandshell, plus  several coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance.

A short drive will also take you to two great golf courses—Normandy Shores and La Gorce— and the Bal Harbour Shops, which is a world-class shopping destination for high-end brands.

— Best Pre-Construction Condos in North Beach

North Beach is attracting the high-end condo buyers and investors that Miami Beach has always been famous for. As new projects are delivered, they will change North Beach’s reputation from a laid-back, somewhat looked-over part of town to one of the most serene and desirable waterfront addresses.

These are some of the pre-construction condos that will certainly put North Beach on the map for investors and discerning residents from all over the U.S. and the world.

72 Park

Address: 580 72nd Street, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Average List Price: N/A

• Expected Completion: 2025
• Stories: 22
• Architect: Built Form LLC
• Developer: Lefferts, KGTC LLC

This 22-story, LEED Gold-certified tower is poised to deliver iconic living in North Beach with its Miami Modern Architecture (MiMo) inspired design and 64,000 square feet of amenities. Designed by Built Form and with modern interiors by Urban Robot Associates, you have 206 ready-to-Airbnb residences to choose from. Floor plans for these ready-to-rent or -live condos range from studios to three bedrooms, and the building topped off in October 2023.

In addition to modern sophistication and a casual ambiance, you’ll have access to an expansive, full-service resort-style pool with cabanas and chaise lounges, an owner’s-only rooftop lounge with sweeping water views, a co-working lounge, a yoga lounge, a pet spa, and more. Roberta’s, the Brooklyn import by Michelin-star chef Carlo Mirarchi, will be one of the featured amenities in this modern boutique tower.

Ella Miami Beach

Address: 6940 Abbott Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Average List Price: $1,487 per square foot

• Expected Completion: 2026
• Stories: 10
• Architect: Arquitectonica
• Developer: Constellation Group, Boschetti Group, Vietmar

If you love old-world glam and Art Deco influences in architecture, then this boutique address named after the legendary Ella Fitzgerald will appeal to you. The 10-story building will feature 95 timeless residences with interiors by Steven G. Also, with no rental restrictions and the option to move into a fully furnished home, this ready-to-rent mid-rise is one of the first rental investment condos for sale in North Beach.

Choose from eight different floor plans, with layouts ranging from studios to two bedrooms. In addition to sweeping city, bay, and ocean views, you’ll have 22,000 square feet of amenities and 2,200 square feet of ground-floor retail. Some highlights include a rooftop pool, padel & pickleball courts, an observation deck & lounge, a lush yoga & meditation deck, a cold plunge pool, a sauna, a coworking space, complimentary beach cruisers, and more.

Learn more about this appealing project by watching our exclusive video on Ella Miami Beach. If you are interested in investing, let us know! We’ll help you make that a reality.

Palma Miami Beach

Address: 600 71st Street, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Average List Price: Contact us for updated information on pricing

• Expected Completion: 2026 
• Stories: 14
• Architect: Built Form Architecture
• Developer: Lefferts

Architect Built Form partnered with renowned interior designer Studio Ramirez to bring a unique Mediterranean experience to Miami Beach. Palma will be a 14-story coastal haven that includes 126 beach-luxe residences. Featuring no rental restrictions, this LEED Gold-certified boutique project presents a great investment opportunity.

Amenities at this landmark building will include curated retail on the ground floor, a resort-style pool with private daybeds and cabanas, an outdoor summer kitchen with bar, a fully-equipped fitness center with Technogym, a wellness hot tub, arctic cold plunge pools, and more.

If you would like to search for more condo options in this laid-back neighborhood, look in our exclusive search engine for the best North Beach condos for sale.

— Quick Facts About North Beach

How Safe Is North Beach?

This underrated, largely residential neighborhood gets fewer visitors and tourists compared to its hip cousin down south, thus it typically has less crime compared to the spring breakers favorite South Beach. 

Fewer crowds and a small-town-like community make North Beach safe for runners, bikers, and dog walkers to frequent its scenic boardwalk. It also ranks (as part of the Miami Beach area) No. 1 on the ‘Best Suburbs for Young Professionals in Florida and Miami’ and No. 11 on the ‘Best Places to Live in Miami-Dade County’, according to niche.com.

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Best Restaurants in North Beach

North Beach may not have the seemingly unlimited fine-dining options of South Beach or Downtown, but it has a host of restaurants serving delectable world cuisine:

• Café Prima Pasta is the neighborhood favorite for fresh and flavorful Italian and a great wine bar.
• The Strand at Carillon Miami offers contemporary Mediterranean featuring locally grown foods, set in the Carillon Hotel and Condo.
• Taquiza is a popular waterfront Mexican bar serving some of the best tacos in this part of town.
• 7tyone Restaurant & Coffee is a Venezuelan cafe and pizza place run by native chefs.
• Silverlake Bistro is a mood with candles on each table and Californian delights on your plate.
• Katana is the sushi bar of choice for locals and visitors alike.
• Buenos Aires Bakery and Café is a dog-friendly spot where people go for their empanada fix.
• George’s Restaurant and Lounge is another great Italian joint known for its lobster ravioli.
• Burgers and Shakes is the top choice for hearty comfort food and smoothies.
• Athens Juice Bar is the best affordable bet for healthy treats.
• Mi Colombia Cafeteria Y Restaurante is the best place for homemade Colombian delicacies.
• Sawaddee is the place for Thai food and sushi in the neighborhood.
• Sazon Cuban Cuisine is a popular joint for Cuban food, best known for their ropa vieja, vaca frita, and churrasco.
• Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine is another popular place for top-notch Cuban food.
• Merkado 31 is a favorite known for its Peruvian concept cuisine.
• El Rancho Grande is THE place to experience the rich and diverse flavors of Mexico.
• Little Brazil is where locals go for authentic Brazilian picanha, steak, seafood, and desserts.
• New Campo Argentino Steakhouse is a reliable spot for top-quality steaks done right.

Shopping in North Beach

Shopping is simple in North Beach, with mostly convenience stores, small private markets, boutiques and utility shops spread across its landscape that lend to its neighborhood feel. Even though there aren’t many big-name brands or shops here, you will find a Publix Supermarket (with a Starbucks) and two Walgreens along Collins Avenue plus another Walgreens on Normandy Isle.

For luxury shopping options, head north to the Bal Harbour Shops, or south to Lincoln Road.

Up to here was our recap of the most luxurious North Beach condos. Were there any that piqued your interest? Let’s talk! Give us a call or shoot us an email and we’ll get in touch with all the information you need about your next Miami condo buy.