Baker's_Haulover_Inlet

Baker's Haulover Inlet

Baker's Haulover Inlet

Ocean inlet in Florida, US

Baker's Haulover Inlet, more commonly known simply as Haulover inlet, is a man-made channel in Miami-Dade County, Florida connecting the northern end of Biscayne Bay with the Atlantic Ocean. The inlet was cut in 1925 through a narrow point in the sand between the cities of Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles. It is the location of an official nude beach, recreation areas and marina in the 99-acre Haulover Park. A fixed bridge carries State Road A1A across the inlet.

Baker's Haulover Inlet as viewed when approaching from the Atlantic Ocean side.

The name has appeared on maps as early as 1823.[1]

View of Biscayne Bay from bridge over inlet

There is a State of Florida Historical Landmark Marker (over 50 years old) at the original Lighthouse Dock site dedicated on February 21, 2004, to the first charter-boat captains at the 1926–1951 dock. It is the only marker in the State of Florida for a fishing dock.

Haulover Inlet is notorious for its combination of wind, dangerous tides, and natural obstacles, which can cause large waves that threaten to swamp unprepared boats. [2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Baker's Haulover Purchased in 1882". miami-history.com. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
  2. [2]
    Carroll, Rory. "Here's How You Navigate Florida's Internet-Famous Haulover Inlet". Jalopnik.

25°53′59″N 80°07′26″W


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