Is Biscayne Point safe?
Miami Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Biscayne Point as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Biscayne Point
“Go. Biscayne Point is a quiet, guarded island enclave in North Shore Miami Beach that offers exceptional residential safety and peaceful waterfront streets. Visitors staying at vacation rentals or visiting friends can wander freely without concern, though you will need to head across the bridge to North Beach or Normandy Isle for dining and entertainment.”
About the area
Biscayne Point is a secluded, mostly single-family residential island neighborhood situated in northern Biscayne Bay within Miami Beach. Secured by staffed guard gates, the area features mid-century modern and Mediterranean waterfront homes along tranquil, palm-lined avenues.
- Gated Enclave
- Waterfront Residential
- Peaceful & Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Biscayne Point
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 67/100
Biscayne Point connects via 71st Street to the North Beach Oceanside Park bike paths and the Miami Beach Beachwalk, with Citi Bike docking stations available right outside the gates on 71st Street.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Staffed 24/7 guard gates at island entry points provide strong deterrence against drive-through crime.
- Very low rates of violent crime and low overall property crime compared to Miami Beach averages.
- Well-maintained waterfront homes with high median household incomes and stable homeownership.
- Quiet streets with virtually zero through traffic, ideal for jogging and family walks.
Cons
- Strictly residential interior means no shops, cafes, or grocery stores without leaving the island.
- Susceptible to king tide street flooding and storm surge during heavy South Florida rain events.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins or package theft when gates are bypassed.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent inside the gated community due to access control, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen along the commercial corridors of 71st Street and nearby North Beach parks.
What Biscayne Point is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with early-morning dog walkers, runners, and quiet bay breezes along the sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet with minimal local traffic, clear visibility, and an extremely safe environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and well-lit residential streets where residents walk along the water without safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with security guard checkpoints filtering access, making late-night walking exceptionally low-risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit and the free Miami Beach Trolley (North Beach Loop) run along 71st Street just outside the gated entrances, connecting to South Beach and the mainland, though no rail stations exist nearby.
Street parking inside Biscayne Point is generally restricted to residents and registered visitors with permits, while nearby commercial corridors on 71st Street feature metered street parking and municipal surface lots at roughly $2 to $4 per hour.
Things to do in Biscayne Point
- Take a peaceful morning or sunset stroll along Daytonia Road and Cleveland Road overlooking the open bay.
- Paddleboard or kayak through the calm residential waterways and into wider Biscayne Bay.
- Walk across the bridge to neighboring Crespi Park or the North Beach Bandshell for oceanfront music.
Local favorites
- Manolo · Argentine Bakery & Restaurant · 4.5★ (7320)Vibrant nearby spot famous for artisanal churros, empanadas, and late-night Latin comfort food.
- Sazon Cuban Cuisine · Cuban Restaurant · 4.4★ (2180)Lively neighborhood staple just across the bridge serving classic ropa vieja and plantains.
- Taquiza North Beach · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (1450)Popular open-air taco counter known for handmade blue corn tortillas and totopos.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.