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South Florida Waterfront Communities & Boating Neighborhoods

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South Florida Waterfront Communities & Boating Neighborhoods

About South Florida Waterfront Communities & Boating Neighborhoods

South Florida is one of the most desirable waterfront real estate markets in the world. With miles of Intracoastal waterways, deep-water canals, and oceanfront communities, the region offers exceptional opportunities for buyers seeking luxury homes with private dockage and direct boating access.

Many of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Palm Beach County feature homes designed specifically for boating enthusiasts, with deep-water canals, private docks, and quick access to the Atlantic Ocean. These communities attract buyers who value the unique lifestyle of living on the water while remaining close to world-class dining, shopping, and beaches.

Below are some of the most notable waterfront communities throughout South Florida.

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Waterfront Communities in Broward County

Broward County — particularly Fort Lauderdale — is known as the “Venice of America” thanks to its extensive canal system and boating lifestyle. Many luxury neighborhoods offer homes with private docks and ocean access. 

Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Communities

• Las Olas Isles

• Rio Vista

• Harbor Beach

• Idlewyld

• Seven Isles

• Coral Ridge

• Lauderdale Harbors

• Harbor Inlet

• Bermuda Riviera

• Sunrise Intracoastal

These neighborhoods feature deep-water canals and luxury waterfront homes, making them some of the most desirable boating communities in South Florida. 

Other Broward County Waterfront Communities

• Hillsboro Mile – Hillsboro Beach

• Lighthouse Point Waterfront Estates – Lighthouse Point

• Pompano Isles – Pompano Beach

• Harbor Village – Pompano Beach

• Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Intracoastal Homes

Many of these communities offer private dockage and convenient boating access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean.

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Waterfront Communities in Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County features some of the most prestigious waterfront real estate in the world, including private island communities, gated estates, and luxury homes along Biscayne Bay.

Miami Waterfront Communities

• Coconut Grove Bayfront Estates

• Bay Point – Miami

• Morningside – Miami

• Belle Meade – Miami

Coral Gables Waterfront Communities

• Gables Estates

• Old Cutler Bay

• Snapper Creek Lakes

• Gables by the Sea

These neighborhoods are known for expansive waterfront estates and direct access to Biscayne Bay, attracting luxury buyers and international investors. 

Luxury Island Communities

• Fisher Island

• Venetian Islands

• Palm Island

• Star Island

These island communities offer some of the most exclusive waterfront homes in South Florida.

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Waterfront Communities in Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County offers a sophisticated waterfront lifestyle with luxury boating communities, private golf clubs, and oceanfront estates.

Palm Beach Waterfront Communities

• Palm Beach Island Estates

• North End Palm Beach

• Manalapan Oceanfront Estates

Jupiter Waterfront Communities

• Admirals Cove

• Jupiter Inlet Colony

• Pennock Point

These communities are particularly attractive to boating enthusiasts thanks to private docks and direct ocean access. 

Boca Raton Waterfront Communities

• Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club

• The Sanctuary

• Boca Harbour

Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club is one of the most well-known luxury boating communities in Boca Raton, featuring waterfront homes and private yacht club amenities. 

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Why Buyers Choose Waterfront Homes in South Florida

South Florida waterfront properties offer a lifestyle that combines luxury living with boating, beaches, and year-round sunshine.

Popular features of waterfront communities include:

• Deep-water canals with private dockage

• No-fixed-bridge ocean access

• Intracoastal Waterway frontage

• Luxury estates and modern waterfront homes

• Walkability to beaches, restaurants, and marinas

Because of these lifestyle advantages, waterfront homes throughout South Florida continue to attract buyers from across the United States and around the world.

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Explore South Florida Waterfront Real Estate

If you are searching for luxury waterfront homes in South Florida, working with a knowledgeable local broker can help you identify the best communities and opportunities.

Jarrod Gaylis of Perfect Properties of Florida Real Estate specializes in luxury homes, waterfront estates, and investment properties throughout Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Palm Beach County.

Whether you are searching for a deep-water boating home, an oceanfront estate, or a luxury property along the Intracoastal Waterway, South Florida offers some of the most exceptional waterfront real estate opportunities in the world.

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Nestled in the heart of Pinecrest, this brand-new construction residence sits on an expansive builder’s acre lot and features volume ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the open-concept interiors with natural light. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the home offers 6 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms, formal dining, and a thoughtfully appointed wet bar. The kitchen is equipped with subzero and wolf appliances, Italian cabinetry, and custom built-ins. Additional highlights include a flexible room with en-suite bath, guest accommodations, cabana bath, elevator, concrete roof, three-car garage, covered terraces, and a summer kitchen is seamlessly integrated with the outdoor living areas and pool.
#A11953042

Pinecrest

5825 SW 111th Ter

6 Beds

7 Baths

N/A

$11,950,000

MLS#: A11953042

Canal-front new construction offering 6 bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms, and 1 powder room with 8,050 sq ft under air per architectural plans. Two-story contemporary residence featuring formal living room and a separate entertainer’s lounge opening to a wraparound pool, expansive indoor-outdoor living, outdoor kitchen and dining area, private gym with sauna and full bath, laundry rooms on both first and second floors, and primary suite with his-and-hers walk-in closets and spa-style bathroom with dual vanities, two separate water closets, soaking tub, and oversized shower. Includes large second-floor terrace/outdoor lounge, elevator, private rooftop terrace, mezzanine/office with full bath, 2-car garage plus covered carport, and canal boating access; dock features per plans/permits.
#A11960040

Miami

723 NE 77th St

6 Beds

8 Baths

8,050 Sq.Ft.

$11,950,000

MLS#: A11960040

Luxury doesn’t knock. It drives in. At Porsche Design Tower, your car parks beside your living room, and your neighbors are the names behind headlines. This 4,154 sq ft Lower Penthouse is fully renovated, designer-furnished, and offered turnkey for immediate occupancy. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, it blends refined elegance with expansive layouts designed for entertaining, privacy, and lifestyle. Residents enjoy unmatched amenities, white glove beach and pool service, private pool, sauna, spa, fitness center, restaurant bar, cabanas, BBQ/picnic area, clubhouse, car simulator, sports simulator, kitchen facilities, and vehicle wash. Contact listing agents for more information.
#A11917316

Sunny Isles Beach

18555 Collins Ave 5501

4 Beds

4 Baths

4,154 Sq.Ft.

$11,950,000

MLS#: A11917316

Classic Coconut Grove estate offering prestige, security, and a coveted address in The Moorings. Twenty-four-hour guard service with entry by resident consent only. Two lots totaling 25,241 square feet at sixteen-foot elevation, with access to a private residents’ marina offering direct bay access, and three neighborhood parks: Marina Park, Waterfront Park, and Children’s Park. Walk or bike to private schools, dining, shopping, and more. A traditional Florida home held by the same family for fifty-four years. Custom-built mid-century residence with high ceilings and open-concept living and dining rooms, featuring a fireplace and opening to a covered screen patio that seamlessly integrates the pool and expansive lush yard. Spacious primary bedroom with his and hers walk-in closets and bathrooms. Three en suite bedrooms, eat-in kitchen with stainless steel counters, pantry, ample storage, laundry room, workshop, and two-car garage. Build new or restore. This is an unmatched opportunity combining privacy and security, a central and walkable Coconut Grove location, and a rare double-lot size within one of the neighborhood’s most exclusive enclaves.
#A11828053

Miami

3540 N Moorings Way

4 Beds

5 Baths

2,945 Sq.Ft.

$11,900,000

MLS#: A11828053

Classic Coconut Grove estate offering prestige, security, and a coveted address in The Moorings. Twenty-four-hour guard service with entry by resident consent only. Two lots totaling 25,241 square feet at sixteen-foot elevation, with access to a private residents’ marina offering direct bay access, and three neighborhood parks: Marina Park, Waterfront Park, and Children’s Park. Walk or bike to private schools, dining, shopping, and more. A traditional Florida home held by the same family for fifty-four years. Custom-built mid-century residence with high ceilings and open-concept living and dining rooms, featuring a fireplace and opening to a covered screen patio that seamlessly integrates the pool and expansive lush yard. Spacious primary bedroom with his and hers walk-in closets and bathrooms. Three en suite bedrooms, eat-in kitchen with stainless steel counters, pantry, ample storage, laundry room, workshop, and two-car garage. Build new or restore. This is an unmatched opportunity combining privacy and security, a central and walkable Coconut Grove location, and a rare double-lot size within one of the neighborhood’s most exclusive enclaves.
#A11828072

Miami

3540 N Moorings Way

None Beds

None Baths

0.579 acres

$11,900,000

MLS#: A11828072

EXQUISITELY REDESIGNED TWO-STORY PENTHOUSE BY TOGU DESIGN & MASTERFULLY EXECUTED BY SABAL LUXURY BUILDER IN THE HEART OF BRICKELL! Encompassing 6,521 SF of Interiors this Smart Home wrapped in Bay & City Views offers 5 Bedrooms + 6 Baths + 2 Powder Rooms w/Office, Gym & Theater. Soaring 20-foot Ceilings & Floor-to-Ceiling Impact Glass w/sweeping Water Views. Rich Black Walnut Flooring throughout. Residence features Open-Concept Chef’s Kitchen w/premium appliances + a Separate Prep Kitchen. Expansive Primary Suite w/Oversized Spa-like Bath & Custom California Closets. State-of-the-Art Savant Automation System. Building Amenities include Rooftop Pool & Sundeck, 50FT Lap Pool, Owner’s Lounge, Fitness Center. Located in the Epicenter of Brickell w/World-Class Dining, Shopping + Nightlife.
#A11853871

Miami

1300 Brickell Bay Dr 4401

6 Beds

6 Baths

6,521 Sq.Ft.

$11,900,000

MLS#: A11853871

FULL-FLOOR DESIGNER OCEANFRONT LOWER PENTHOUSE WITH UNOBSTRUCTED 360° VIEWS DESIGNED BY TROY DEAN INTERIORS WITH SOARING 14 FT CEILINGS + PRIVATE POOLSIDE CABANA AT MUSE SUNNY ISLES! Encompassing 5 bedroom + 7.5 baths + service quarters. 6,106 SF of interior + 2,264 SF of Terraces. Italian marble & wood flooring. Two summer kitchens on Deep Terraces with ocean, intracoastal & city sunset views. Italkraft Open Chef’s kitchen + top-of-the-line Sub-Zero & Wolf appliances, dual ovens & dishwashers. Master suite features his & hers baths + unobstructed ocean vistas. Savant Smart Home System, 6 automated parking spaces + 2 storage units. Muse is a boutique oceanfront building with premium amenities: on-site restaurant, fitness center, resort-style pool & spa, 24/7 concierge, valet & security.
#A11888105

Sunny Isles Beach

17141 Collins Ave LPH-1

6 Beds

7 Baths

6,106 Sq.Ft.

$11,900,000

MLS#: A11888105

This offer is for 34 out of 42 studio-apartments and 4 commercial/retail spaces on the street-level (currently generating $216K NET/Year). The acquisition of the remaining 8 studio-apartments can be negotiated directly with those individual owners to own 100% of the building (Royal South Beach Hotel). All studios are turn-key, fully furnished and equipped. HOA fee includes utilities, insurances, 24/7 Front Desk service. Building was renovated in the year 2000 including new plumbing, elevator, hallways, electrical, and A/C systems to common areas. Ideal opportunity for owner-operator, hotel operators, land developers or to enhance your short-term rental portfolio. No Rental Restrictions for this Building as it is located in the Hotel District. Please review all MLS Attachments.
#A11831146

Miami Beach

760 Washington Ave CU-2

None Beds

None Baths

30,000 Sq.Ft.

$11,900,000

MLS#: A11831146

Set within the prestigious enclave of La Gorce Island, this cleared 0.59 acre+/- (25,896 SF+/-) parcel stands as one of Miami Beach’s most significant land offerings. Conceptual plans envision a 7,895 SF+/- estate with 7 bedrooms and 7 full and 1 half bathrooms, designed with expansive glass and seamless indoor-outdoor living. The island itself is home to fewer than 60 estates, only 33 of them waterfront, making it one of Miami Beach’s most exclusive and tightly held communities. Record-setting sales have exceeded $60 million, underscoring its enduring value. With zoning that supports more than 10,000 SF+/-, 31 La Gorce Circle presents the opportunity to create a landmark residence in a setting defined by privacy, prestige, and architectural vision.
#A11884920

Miami Beach

31 La Gorce Circle

None Beds

None Baths

0.59 acres

$11,900,000

MLS#: A11884920

Nestled within the exclusive, gated community of Ye Little Wood, to-be-completed October 2025 architectural showpiece redefines modern luxury living. Offering 7 bedrooms, 7 full and 2 half baths across 7,277 SF, the home features floor-to-ceiling glass, clean lines, and a radiant connection to lush tropical surroundings. Designed for elevated living and effortless entertaining, enjoy a resort-style pool, full summer kitchen, and expansive indoor-outdoor spaces. The primary suite is a serene sanctuary of understated luxury, thoughtfully designed with refined finishes, natural light, and a calming ambiance. Minutes from Coconut Grove’s vibrant shops and dining, top-rated schools, and world-class marinas. Broker has ownership interest in the property. Built by Insignia Construction Company.
#A11840104

Miami

3860 Little Ave

7 Beds

7 Baths

5,893 Sq.Ft.

$11,895,000

MLS#: A11840104

Price reduced
Fully remodeled 6,819 SF waterfront home in the highly sought-after Coral Gables gated community of Sunrise Harbour, with 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms on a 14,112 SF lot. Beautifully oriented pavers and manicured landscaping provide stunning curb appeal leading to a grand entry with volume ceilings. The gourmet kitchen includes an oversized island, custom cabinetry, gas range, and top-of-the-line Thermador and Viking appliances. Tastefully remodeled, the residence offers a bright and spacious floor plan accompanied by high-end designer finishes. It also is a true boater’s paradise, with canal-facing pool, dock, and direct ocean access. Additional features include a climate-controlled wine cellar, new roof, impact windows and doors, smart home system, and electric Lutron blinds.
#A11954715

Coral Gables

6832 Sunrise Ct

5 Beds

6 Baths

6,606 Sq.Ft.

$11,850,000

MLS#: A11954715

VILLA ENCANTO is a newly reimagined grand waterfront estate in prestigious Golden Isles, designed for those who value space, style, and seamless living. Redesigned by Pietra Casa Studio, this exquisite 6-bed, 7.5-bath residence blends elevated design with livable luxury, featuring premium European hand selected marble and millwork throughout. Thoughtfully curated interiors balance sophistication and comfort, creating an ideal setting for daily living and effortless entertaining. Indoor spaces open to a resort-style outdoor retreat with one of Florida's largest most beautifully designed infinity pools, spa, summer kitchen, lounge area, and 100-ft dock. Ideally located near top golf courses, exclusive clubs, fine dining, and international airports. Furniture available at additional cost.
#A11839896

Hallandale Beach

110 Holiday Dr

6 Beds

7 Baths

6,263 Sq.Ft.

$11,850,000

MLS#: A11839896

Located in a prime Edgewater neighborhood with stunning waterfront views to the Bay, offers a unique opportunity to redevelop or maintaining these rental apartments. Total lot of 15,230 SF with a five-story apartment building that comprise 21 residential units of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Convenient zoned T6-36a-L, by right, it can be built up to 52 units and 180,760 SF, plus an additional 40% more with Public Benefit. Property is surrounded by several luxury buildings, totaling over 6,000 units. Adjacent to the bay and Biscayne Boulevard, and just few minutes from Midtown, Wynwood, Design District, A&E District, Downtown and Brickell. Income & Expenses and Rent Roll can be provided by inquiry or during the Due Diligence period.
#A11774630

Miami

601 NE 22nd St

None Beds

None Baths

20,799 Sq.Ft.

$11,777,000

MLS#: A11774630

Welcome to 364 Golden Beach Drive, a modern stunner set in one of the most desirable locations within Golden Beach. Positioned along the palm-lined sidewalk and just a short walk to the private beach, this home captures the ideal neighborhood lifestyle. Bright, light, and bold, the residence sits on 75 feet of private waterfront and offers a thoughtful family floor plan with three bedrooms downstairs and three upstairs. Peaceful water views, a turnkey interior, and a neighborhood gym nearing completion make this a rare and effortless opportunity in one of South Florida’s most exclusive communities.
#A11954192

Golden Beach

364 Golden Beach Dr

6 Beds

6 Baths

5,363 Sq.Ft.

$11,750,000

MLS#: A11954192

Experience unparalleled luxury in this renovated PH #4803 at Jade Ocean. Boasting 8,332 SF of interior living space, this 6 br, 7.5 ba residence truly lives like a private mansion in the sky. Private elevator opens directly into the unit. Designed for both grand entertaining and elevated everyday living, the home features expansive living + family rooms, along with a soundproofed studio/party room complete with its own bar. The primary suite is a retreat, featuring a dedicated movie room, gym, and sauna. Over $2 million in custom renovations showcase European white oak flooring, stretch ceiling upgrades, and designer lighting. 2,000 SF of terrace space with breathtaking 360 degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, beach, and Intracoastal. Assigned parking spaces Located in P3 #3065, #3044, #3066. View Matterport tour for a detailed walkthrough of the property.
#A11966986

Sunny Isles Beach

17121 Collins Ave 4803

6 Beds

7 Baths

8,332 Sq.Ft.

$11,600,000

MLS#: A11966986

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