Sunny Isles Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sunny Isles Beach

With a population of 20,832, Sunny Isles Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sunny Isles Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Sunny Isles Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cut 38 (18090 Collins Ave) and GEM Waterfront Restaurant & Terrace (350 Bayview Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Sunny Isles Beach

Sunny Isles Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$226
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunny Isles Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$226
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sunny Isles Beach

Plane

When flying to Sunny Isles Beach, you’ll arrive at Miami Airport (MIA), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Sunny Isles Beach include American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Sunny Isles Beach departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 04m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Sunny Isles Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Sunny Isles Beach to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sunny Isles Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 195 miles from Sunny Isles Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sunny Isles Beach, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Sunny Isles Beach takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles. The most popular bus station is Sunny Isles Beach Newport Beachside, located 1.4 miles from downtown Sunny Isles Beach. Sunny Isles Beach Ramada Marco Polo is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Sunny Isles Beach, you’ll arrive at Miami Airport (MIA), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Sunny Isles Beach include American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Sunny Isles Beach departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 04m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Sunny Isles Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Sunny Isles Beach to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sunny Isles Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 195 miles from Sunny Isles Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sunny Isles Beach, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Sunny Isles Beach takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles. The most popular bus station is Sunny Isles Beach Newport Beachside, located 1.4 miles from downtown Sunny Isles Beach. Sunny Isles Beach Ramada Marco Polo is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Sunny Isles Beach

Airlines serving Sunny Isles Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sunny Isles Beach

Average rates range from around $330 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $432 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sunny Isles Beach

Most booked hotels in Sunny Isles Beach

Acqualina Resort & Residences On The Beach
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 115 reviews)
$728+
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 948 reviews)
$334+
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 642 reviews)
$313+
Marenas Beach Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, 882 reviews)
$224+
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
4 stars
Good (7.9, 823 reviews)
$324+
Solé Miami, A Noble House Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, 426 reviews)
$199+

Renting a car in Sunny Isles Beach

Renting a car in Sunny Isles Beach costs $31 per day, on average, or $93 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Sunny Isles Beach.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sunny Isles Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Dacia Logan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sunny Isles Beach, while also 85% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Sunny Isles Beach costs $31 per day, on average, or $93 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Sunny Isles Beach.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sunny Isles Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Dacia Logan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sunny Isles Beach, while also 85% cheaper than other types, on average.