Sunny Isles Beach

The camera looks out over the Atlantic shoreline of Sunny Isles Beach, where a wide band of sand meets the water and a line of tall oceanfront hotels rises behind the beach. The view is recognisable by the contrast between open ocean, pale sand and the dense row of high-rise buildings along the coast.

Early morning brings soft light and quiet sand, while afternoons show more activity on the beach and stronger sun on the water. Winter months tend to be clearer and drier, and passing weather fronts change the colour of the sea and sky. Sunrise and late afternoon are often the calmest times to watch.

Sunny Isles Beach sits on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, north of Miami. The city grew as a resort destination, and visitors come for the beach, warm climate and nearby waterways. Walking, swimming and boating are common activities along this stretch of coast.