There’s no question that Miami Beach homes maintain a strong appeal for their affluence but if you explore to the north beyond Bal Harbour, you’ll find that they’re rivaled by the residences of Golden Beach.  This small oceanfront enclave has been one of South Florida’s best kept secrets but a lack of sidewalks and storm sewers that constantly backed up (among other things) were dampening its high end appeal.  That is no longer the case.

Golden Beach recently underwent a massive $25 million facelift, a meticulous makeover that saw everything from new pipes to new sidewalks, trees, fountains, parks, power lines and more either replaced or newly installed in and around the residences that rival Miami Beach homes.  The makeover was extensive enough that it took three years to complete and now the neighborhood has obtained its own PR agency to get the word out.

Some of the new highlights at Golden Beach include much better privacy and perhaps most importantly, pathways that allow walking along Golden Beach Boulevard where you can admire some of the residences that are a perfect complement to Miami Beach homes found a short distance down south.