Acqualina Resort Beach and Gardens

A beachfront resort view in Sunny Isles Beach

The camera sits at Acqualina Resort & Residences, a luxury oceanfront property on Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, a slender barrier-island city between Miami Beach and the Broward County line. From an elevated vantage it frames the resort's private grounds and the open shoreline beyond them.

Lawns, palms and orange parasols

The foreground is a carefully kept landscape of green lawns, paved walkways and tall coconut palms. Rows of orange umbrellas and cushioned loungers give the scene its signature colour, while potted topiary and an outdoor chessboard set into the paving add a playful touch to the resort terrace.

Wide sand and the Atlantic surf

Past the gardens, a broad beach of soft, pale sand runs parallel to the shore. The Atlantic Ocean fills the horizon, with lines of white surf breaking close to the beach and changing sea conditions easy to follow from the camera.

What to watch

The view is ideal for checking beach and surf conditions in northern Miami-Dade, following life on the resort's waterfront and enjoying a relaxing glimpse of South Florida's coastal lifestyle from anywhere in the world.