Biscayne Bay
 

I'm probably going to be moving to Miami in the next year and will be living in an apartment on the island on JFK causeway. What is the traffic on the Bay like and is there a good presence of Game Wardens and other water capable LEO's to take care of the knuckleheads? Thank you.

Biscayne is huge, Below the causeway is no speed limit. Above is watched closely.....

Weekend traffic on S Biscayne Bay can get crowded...lots of boats head south to Elliotts Key on the weekend so there will be plenty of cruiser wakes to contend with. If you get up early you'll find the Bay will usually lay down flat and can see lots of wildlife...sea turtles, nurse sharks, rays, flying fish, dolphin, etc. As the NE seabreeze picks up in the afternoon, south Biscayne Bay can get down right snotty with surface chop and boat traffic. During weekdays it's a pleasure to run...no boat traffic or speed limits! Cruising the upper key channels are beautiful....Ceasars Creek, Anglefish Creek, the pass between Elliotts Key and Sands Key, etc....tons of great snorkling/diving!! Enjoy!!

Just got back from a week there. Love it. We did have 8-10 Border Patrol/Customs agents waiting for us at Haulover when we pulled out. We came in through Goverment Cut. They were very polite and just doing their jobs.

LMAO!!!!

Nice meeting you Alex.....Twice!!!!:drink::drink:

what causeway are you calling JFK?

You too Craig!
I think my head is finally getting right.

Buizilla, 934. From the mainland to miami beach. Harbor Island is half way across.

Biscyane Bay...got to be one of the best placest in the world!!!

South West Towers overlooking Miami and 15th and Bay at the Flamingo last year...be back in one week!

Best Miami Water Front Restaurants with docks
 

My wife and I will be staying in Miami Beach June 11th - 13th after a cruise and would love to check out the local watering holes where the high performance boats hang out, can anyone point us in the right direction? I'm thinking Sunday (the 12th) should be a great day to see some awesome boats. :coolcowboy:

hmmmmm..watering holes...:evilb: Mangos Tropical Cafe!!! 9th and Ocean, u may want to look at the trailers on youtube before u take your wife there!!

http://mangostropicalcafe.com/

Unfortunately I can't tell you much about the waterside spots as my OSO brothers from Miami have never taken me out !!!!...ok maybe one.

The Miami Beach Marina is beautiful and has tons of stuff to see and also has a couple of really nice places to eat and have a nice time.

http://www.miamibeachmarina.com/

I like to visit Haulover Park also. Im sure some of the Miami locals on OSO will chime in.

Wish I could meet you there I will be in Jupiter and Boca and FLL April 1-3 looking at possible neighborhoods for a near futre move.

Have Fun and have a Mojito for me at Mangos!!!

Thanks for the tips man, we'll check them out! As for Mangos, we've been there before - great spot all night long with lots of hotties dancing on the bar! She's cool with that - in small doses...haha. Yea, just looking for a casual "hooters" like place on the water where it gets crazy on Sunday's and the boats dock up close to the patio. I've done some research but some of the places are closed so I'd rather not waste a lot of time running around looking for the best place.

These are some of the places I found on a Web site that seems to be keeping their listing current (http://www.sailmiami.com/restaurants.htm)

■Scotty's Landing Restaurant & Marina Live outdoor entertainment Thurs. - Sun. 5 pm to 9:00 pm. Citgo fuel dock, dry dock storage, do-it-yourself boatyard. 3200 Pan American Dr., Coconut Grove, Fl. Adjacent to Dinner Key Marina.
(305) 854-2626.
■Bayside Seafood 3501 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami. Five slips, 5' draft. 305-361-0808.
■Docks on the Bay 3969 163rd St., North Miami. 450 ft. dock. 7-12 ft. draft. 305-949-2855.
■Garcia's Seafood Grille & Fish Market 398 N. River Dr. On the Miami River. 7 a.m. to 7p.m. (305) 375-0765.
■Island's Cafe 9601 East Harbor Dr., Bay Harbor. 60 ft. dock, 4' draft. No sailboats. 305-868-4141.
■Jimbo's Shrimp 305-361-7026 Virginia Key.
■Joe's Seafood Restaurant & Market 400 NW North River Dr. On the Miami River. 11 am to 10 pm. 305-381-9329.
■Mike Gordon's Seafood Restaurant 1201 N. 79th St., Miami. Up to 68 ft. dock. 4 slips. Marked channel. 3.5 ft. draft at low tide. 305-751-4429.
■Monty's Raw Bar 2600 S. Bayshore Dr., Coconut Grove, Fl.150 slips. 7 ft. draft. 305-856-3992
■The Afterdeck at Haulover Marina 15000 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 6 slips. 12 ft. draft low tide. 305-944-1415.
■Shuckers 1819 79th St. Causeway, North Miami. 5 ft. draft low tide. 305-866-1570.
■Tuna's Waterfront Grill 17201 Biscayne Blvd., Maule Lake Marina, North Miami Beach. Up to 144 ft. dock. 8-11 ft draft low tide. 305-945-2567.
Also Smith and Wollensky's maybe for Brunch? http://www.smithandwollensky.com/loc...steakhouse.htm

Scotty's Landing is cool, only been there once though, not sure how happening it gets.

[QUOTE=P5-14;3357511]Thanks for the tips man, we'll check them out! As for Mangos, we've been there before - great spot all night long with lots of hotties dancing on the bar! She's cool with that - in small doses...haha. Yea, just looking for a casual "hooters" like place on the water where it gets crazy on Sunday's and the boats dock up close to the patio. I've done some research but some of the places are closed so I'd rather not waste a lot of time running around looking for the best place.

LOL.. Mangos Aye Pappi Que Rico.....

no problem, I think you will really like Monty's at the Miami Beach Marina on Alton Rd. I have some picts Ill post when I get home, soo u can get an idea.

http://www.montyssobe.com/



Theres also Smith & Wollensky Steak House on premises all the way at the end.

Lots of really nice boats, sites etc...top notch place. The city of Miami apparently just spent $$$$$$$$$ on the area and it shows, you can also walk to the end and watch the cruise ships and other boats go out of Govt Cut.
Very cool spot

Haulover is ok but you will be lookn at the boat ramp.. go to Montys at the Miami Beach marina youll love it, theres also Joe's Stone Crab right across the street.

Sorry for getting off of the topic PUBLIUS no offense....:o

Picts of Miami Beach Marina..the cat was in front fo Monty's

Awesome, thanks for the pix man! We'll check out Monty's and Miami Beach Marina for sure!

No problem!!!! HAve fun!!

Is Biscayne Bay open ocean? or does it have protective walls?

Also, is this where boaters launch at the Miami boat show poker run?

Miami boat hangouts
 

Hooters Ft Lauderdale any afternoon on the water to answer the question of boating bars. TNT Marina for perf boat launching North Miami
Biscayne bay is protected but gets big wind chop when blowing.

No problem enforcer2, I got the info i needed earlier in the thread. Now I'm learning some more good stuff.