Bal Harbour is a village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,305 at the 2000 census.
The beachside Village of Bel Harbour has a rather fascinating history. It began life as an undeveloped swamp land that, in the 1920s, was owned by the Miami Beach Heights Corporation. By the 1930s, Robert C. Graham, one of the heads of the corporation, decided to finally develop the area, but his plans had to be temporarily shelved in 1940, when World War II started. During this period, Graham allowed the US Air Corps to rent the land for one dollar a year, and they used it to train soldiers and set up barracks and a POW camp there.
At the end of the war, the barracks building remained, and Graham soon after converted them into apartment buildings and moved in 25 families, in order to qualify for incorporation as a Village. Only after that was the swampland filled, and sea walls and a yacht basin built. Soon after that came the sewer systems, utilities, and water pumping stations were added. In 1947, the Village of Bay Harbour was reincorporated.
The name “Bal Harbour” has just as interesting origin as the place itself. Its original name was going to be Bay Harbour, but since the city is located on the beach rather than the bay, the planning committee nixed the idea and instead invented a name to describe this city that spanned from bay to ocean, the Atlantic. The “B” in “bay” was merged with two letters from Atlantic (“a” and “i”) to form the new word, “Bal.”
Bal Harbour’s beach, in fact, continues to attract residents and tourists today with its gorgeous landscaping and its jogging path, the only beachfront one of its kind in all of South Florida. Bal Harbour also happens to be known for its shopping. Bal Harbor Shops—which boasts such stores as Valentino, Armani, Fendi, Cavalli, Diane von Furstenberg, De Beers, Carolina Herrera, Miu Miu, and Feragami—has, in fact, ranked as the country’s best shopping center.
Bay Harbour also has a wide variety of fine dining at such establishments as Carpaccio, Lea’s Tea Room, Zodiac Café, and La Goulue. Its popular local bars, taverns, and lounges include 1 Blue, The View Bar, Aqua Soleil, and Emerald Lounge.
Besides the chain hotels available in the area, Bay Harbour also offers tourists such elegant options as the Sea View Hotel on the Ocean, Bal Harbour Quarzo, Fairfield Manor, and St. Regis Resort & Residences Bal Harbour (opening in 2011).
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![]() | $5,900,000 | Corner Lot Development Opportunity in Bay Harbor Islands/Surfside, north of Miami steps away from the Ocean and Luxury developments 1 East Bay Harbor Dr Bal Harbour Bay Harbor Islands WebID# 1682189 EXCLUSIVE $5,900,000 17500 sq ft Development Site Multi-Family | |
![]() | $40,000,000 | LUXURY BOUTIQUE PRIVATE PENTHOUSE 8955 Collins Ave, Surfside, FL 33154 PHA Bal Harbour Surfside WebID# 1329843 $40,000,000 4 BR 6 bath 7681 sq ft Penthouse Condo | |
![]() | $6,101,000 | Miami Luxury Waterfront Penthouse | Bay Harbor Islands | Private Marina 1135 103rd St Bal Harbour Bay Harbor Islands WebID# 1798076 $6,101,000 4 BR 4.5 bath 4401 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $2,437,000 | Miami Boutique New Development with Private Marina | Waterfront | Bay and City Views | 2 bed + Den | 3 Bath | 2,583 Total SqFt 1135 103rd St 405 E Bay Harbor Drive Bal Harbour Bay Harbor Islands WebID# 1798019 $2,437,000 2 BR 3 bath 2177 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $14,500,000 | Welcome to Bay Harbour Island s most sought after views. 10000 W Broadview Dr Bal Harbour Bay Harbor Islands WebID# 1795443 $14,500,000 8 BR 9 bath 7658 sq ft Residential For Sale | |
![]() | $5,100,000 | Beautiful 3 bedroom 3. 5 bath ocean front residence, several blocks away from Bal Harbour Shops. 10295 Collins Ave 1203 Bal Harbour WebID# 1794479 $5,100,000 3 BR 4 bath 3105 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $4,750,000 | NEW ON THE MARKET ! BREATHTAKING PANORAMIC DIRECT OCEAN, INTRACOASTAL MIAMI SKYLINE VIEWS ! 10295 Collins Ave 1804 Bal Harbour WebID# 1763905 $4,750,000 3 BR 4 bath 3120 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $4,500,000 | Incredible opportunity to own one of the best penthouses in Bal Harbour. 10101 Collins Ave 20F Bal Harbour WebID# 1793749 $4,500,000 3 BR 4 bath 3690 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $3,675,000 | Luxurious waterfront residence with stunning south east, direct ocean views that has just been professionally renovated. 10295 Collins Ave 1905 Bal Harbour WebID# 1801869 $3,675,000 3 BR 3 bath 2221 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $1,300,000 | LUXURIOUS OCEANFRONT BUILDING IN EXCLUSIVE SURFSIDE ! 9559 Collins Ave S6-I Bal Harbour Surfside WebID# 1821006 $1,300,000 Furnished 3 BR 3 bath 1750 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $2,580,000 | 4 BR 4 bath 2525 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $445,000 | 1 BR 1 bath 1019 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $2,500,000 | PRIME LOCATION FOR DEVELOPERS OR LANDLORD TRYING TO BUILD OR ADD TO THEIR PORTFILIO. 1135 101st St Bal Harbour Bay Harbor Islands WebID# 1812582 $2,500,000 8202 sq ft For Sale | |
![]() | $348,000 | LOCATION LOCATION ! ! ! BEST PRICE IN THE BLDG. 10185 Collins Ave 315 Bal Harbour WebID# 1801272 $348,000 Furnished 1 BR 1 bath 1019 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $1,200,000 | 2 BR 4 bath 2050 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $699,000 | 2 BR 2 bath 1748 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $850,000 | LOT SIZE 5, 600 Sq. Ft FOLIO 14 2235 006 0840 SUB DIVISION ALTOS DEL MAR NO 5 PRIMARY ZONE SGL FAMILY MUNI. 9308 Harding Bal Harbour Surfside WebID# 1802112 $850,000 Land For Sale | |
![]() | $985,000 | Spectacular OCEANFRONT 2 2 located in one of Bal Harbour's most exclusive building. 10275 Collins Ave 1421 Bal Harbour WebID# 1801991 $985,000 2 BR 2 bath 1056 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $2,300,000 | Sought after and stunning Bellini building THE BELLINI LUXURIOUS Beachfront PRESTIGIOUS sought after building IN BAL HARBOUR ON THE OCEAN WITH OCEAN, BAY AND CITY VIEWS. 10225 Collins Ave 404 Bal Harbour WebID# 1802548 $2,300,000 4 BR 4 bath 2918 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $1,850,000 | RARELY AVAILABLE HIGH FLOOR 07 LINE AT THE BAL HARBOUR 101. 10155 Collins Ave 1607 Bal Harbour WebID# 1802474 $1,850,000 2 BR 3 bath 2525 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $389,900 | Amazing views of the waterway from this bright and spacious corner unit. 9111 E Bay Harbor Drive 5A Bal Harbour Bay Harbor Islands WebID# 1812883 $389,900 2 BR 2 bath 1607 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $1,370,000 | Best deal for a totally renovated and tastefully decorated, ready to move in residence at the Iconic Balmoral building. 9801 Collins Ave 17P Bal Harbour WebID# 1802891 $1,370,000 2 BR 2 bath 1688 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $850,000 | Bay Harbor s most prestigious boutique building. 10201 E Bay Harbor Dr 606 Bal Harbour Bay Harbor Islands WebID# 1793692 $850,000 1 BR 2 bath 1029 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $1,875,000 | Direct ocean views from this corner unit at the coveted Bal Harbour 101 Condominium. 10155 Collins Ave 202 Bal Harbour WebID# 1793909 $1,875,000 3 BR 4 bath 3300 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $1,995,000 | Enjoi living in thr prestigious Balmoral condominium located in the heart of Bal Harbour and across the street from the exclusive Bal Harbour Shops. 9801 Collins Ave 7B Bal Harbour WebID# 1794037 $1,995,000 3 BR 2 bath 1983 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $1,499,000 | Corner DIRECT Ocean Front Views from this fabulous 11th floor with wrap around balcony. 9801 Collins Ave 11Y Bal Harbour WebID# 1794176 $1,499,000 2 BR 3 bath 1983 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $615,000 | LOCATED IN SURFSIDE, ONE OF THE BEST NEIGHBORHOOD IN MIAMI, BEACHFRONT APARTMENT, WITH WRAPAROUND BALCONY, THIS 2 BEDROOM CONDO, 2, 5 BATH WITH EXTRA LARGE LIVING ROOM HAS A VERY ... 8925 Collins Ave 2E Bal Harbour Surfside WebID# 1794534 $615,000 2 BR 3 bath 1710 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $275,000 | BEST OPPORTUNITY ON THE ISLAND ! 9381 E BAY HARBOR DR 202S Bal Harbour Bay Harbor Islands WebID# 1794582 $275,000 1 BR 2 bath Residential Condo | |
![]() | $950,000 | Amazing single family home located at 300 88th St, Surfside, FL. 301 88th St Bal Harbour Surfside WebID# 1794717 $950,000 3 BR 2 bath 1658 sq ft Residential For Sale | |
![]() | $620,000 | NO SHORT TERM NO AIRBNB. Best Priced 2beds 2baths in a Boutique building of only 7 floors and 57 residences. 9940 W Bay Harbor Dr 5A-N Bal Harbour Bay Harbor Islands WebID# 1795590 $620,000 2 BR 2 bath 1239 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $337,890 | Do not miss the opportunity to live the exclusive islands of Bay Harbor this oversized 2 beds 2. 10000 W Bay Harbor Dr 604 Bal Harbour Bay Harbor Islands WebID# 1795467 $337,890 2 BR 3 bath 1441 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $589,000 | Stunning direct ocean and bay views, rarely available NE view ! 10275 Collins Ave 507 Bal Harbour WebID# 1803280 $589,000 Furnished 1 BR 2 bath 896 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $789,100 | 1409SF READY TO MOVE IN BRAND NEW APARTMENT. 1150 S 102 ST 603 Bal Harbour Bay Harbor Islands WebID# 1787859 $789,100 Furnished 2 BR 3 bath Residential Condo | |
![]() | $1,445,000 | Furnished 3 BR 3 bath 1983 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $890,000 | Beautiful turn key unit in highly desired Bay Harbor Islands. 9261 E Bay Harbor Dr 403 Bal Harbour Bay Harbor Islands WebID# 1525457 $890,000 Furnished 1 BR 2 bath 1164 sq ft Residential Condo | |
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