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).
Offered for the first time in 24 years, this extraordinary top floor Tower Suite 3 at Majestic Tower, Bal Harbour, rises above all penthouses, standing as one of the building ...
$6,598,000
Courtesy of Compass Florida, LLC
Discover an unparalleled sanctuary of elegance and prime location at The St.
$6,400,000
Courtesy of BRG International , LLC
Welcome to Residence 301 at Oceana Bal Harbour, an elegant beachfront home blending resort style living with modern sophistication.
$5,800,000
Courtesy of Yaffe International Realty
Accessed via private elevator, this exquisite three bedroom, three and a half bath east west flow through residence offers serene ocean, pool and lush treetop canopy views ideal for those ...
$4,400,000
Courtesy of RE/MAX Allstars
Residence 306 at Eighty Seven Park by Renzo Piano Building Workshop.
$3,400,000
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
Seize the opportunity to make this Bellini residence your new home, where sophistication meets serenity in the coveted Bal Harbour neighborhood.
$3,300,000
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
One of a kind multifamily duplex nestled in the heart of Surfside.
$2,950,000
Courtesy of DMG Realty
Private pool cabana can be purchased separately with this renovated home.
$2,850,000
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
Renovated 2BR 2BA in The Waverly Surfside just half a block from the beach.
$519,000
Courtesy of Yaffe International Realty
Breathtaking waterfront vistas !
$879,000
Courtesy of Estelle Stern Realty, Inc.
Bay Harbor One, a selection of distinctive condominium residences situated in the enclave of Bay Harbor Island in close proximity to the Bal Harbour Shops, restaurants, and the beach.
$1,050,000
Courtesy of Royal Palm Realty Of S Florida
La Baia Bay Harbor Islands is a new luxury, boutique bayfront condominium in Miami s exclusive Bay Harbor Islands.
$2,600,000
Courtesy of Continuum Realty LLC
Bijou residence 705 offers a rare opportunity to own a fully customized residence in one of Bay Harbor Islands most exclusive boutique waterfront buildings.
$995,000
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
Opportunity knocks at the desirable Surfside shoreline.
$428,000
Courtesy of One Sotheby's International Realty
Look no further your waterfront oasis in Bay Harbor Islands awaits.
$1,000,000
Courtesy of Compass Florida LLC
Oceanfront elegance meets effortless living in this breathtaking 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom plus den residence spanning 1, 800 sqft in coveted Surfside.
$995,000
Courtesy of BHHS EWM Realty
Welcome to Island Pointe, a well maintained waterfront community in the heart of desirable Bay Harbor Islands.
$599,000
Courtesy of One Sotheby's International Realty
INCREDIBLE VALUE FOR BAL HARBOUR.
$329,000
Courtesy of Marina Realty Group
One of the most desirable and paeceful areas, an island style community, very close to the prestigious and luxurious Bal Harbour Shops, Beach and beautiful neighborhoods like Bal Harbour and ...
$745,000
Courtesy of B & B Real Estate Broker Inc
Beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bathroom in the heart of Bay Harbor Islands.
$660,000
Courtesy of Fine Realty Group Inc
Experience oceanfront elegance at Carlisle on the Ocean.
$695,000
Courtesy of Vesta Realty LLC
Elegant Oceanfront residence 506 at Solimar Condominium South Tower in Surfside, FL.
$899,000
Courtesy of FIP Realty Services, LLC
RENTED FOR 4300 MO WITH A KICKOUT CLAUSE Welcome to Unit 707 at 1025 92nd Street an exceptional high floor residence in the heart of sought after Bay Harbor Islands ...
$680,000
Courtesy of The Corcoran Group
Experience luxury island living in this stunning 2 bedroom, 2.
$1,100,000
Courtesy of REALTY 24/7 CO
TURN KEY RESIDENCE in the Bay Harbor Islands, fully equipped and featuring modern furniture, premium wood look ceramic floors, custom lighting project, and lots of built ins and upgrades.
$1,150,000
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
Luxuriously upgraded 3 bedroom corner residence in a newer boutique Bay Harbor building.
$975,000
Courtesy of EXP Realty LLC
PRICE TO SELL ! ! BEST VIEWS IN THIS REMODEL 2 SPACIOUS SPLIT BEDROOM WITH 2 FULL BATHS.
$825,000
Courtesy of Beachfront Realty Inc
Alana Bay Harbor Islands !
$1,789,900
Courtesy of Fortune International Realty
Alana Bay Harbor Islands !
$1,469,900
Courtesy of Fortune International Realty
Beautiful 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms located in Harbour House.
$890,000
Courtesy of Oasis Intl. Realty Group, LLC
REDUCED ! ! ! REDUCED ! !
$519,000
Courtesy of Citadel Realty
A Penthouse a 488 SQ. FT.
$1,250,000
Courtesy of Verzasca International Realty
Magnificent 2 2 corner unit.
$499,000
Courtesy of EXP Realty LLC
Oversized 1 bedroom unit in fantastic location.
$329,000
Courtesy of Anac Global Realty, LLC
PRICE TO SELL ! ! AMAZING OPORTUNITY IN ALL THE ISLAND !
$563,999
Courtesy of Beachfront Realty Inc
BEST DEAL AT THE BUILDING !
$639,999
Courtesy of Beachfront Realty Inc
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