Baker's Haulover Inlet

Baker's Haulover Inlet as viewed when approaching from the Atlantic Ocean side.

Baker's Haulover Inlet, more commonly known simply as Haulover inlet, is a man-made channel in Miami-Dade County, Florida, connecting the northern end of Biscayne Bay with the Atlantic Ocean. The inlet was cut in 1925 through a narrow point in the sand between the cities of Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles. It is the location of an official nude beach, recreation areas and marina in the 99-acre Haulover Park. A fixed bridge carries State Road A1A across the inlet.

The name has appeared on maps as early as 1823.[1]

View of Biscayne Bay from bridge over inlet

There is a State of Florida Historical Landmark Marker (over 50 years old) at the original Lighthouse Dock site dedicated on February 21, 2004, to the first charter-boat captains at the 1926–1951 dock. It is the only marker in the State of Florida for a fishing dock.

Haulover Inlet is notorious for its combination of wind, dangerous tides, and natural obstacles, which can cause large waves that threaten to swamp unprepared boats.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Baker's Haulover Purchased in 1882". miami-history.com. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
  2. ^ Carroll, Rory. "Here's How You Navigate Florida's Internet-Famous Haulover Inlet". Jalopnik.

25°53′59″N 80°07′26″W / 25.89972°N 80.12389°W / 25.89972; -80.12389