Surfside / Bal Harbour Shul Map
Surfside is one of the most densely observant communities in the US — six shuls within a few blocks, a full kosher restaurant row on Harding Ave, mikvah, and oceanfront condos built with Shabbat elevators.
Kosher markets
- Grove Kosher Market (Surfside) · Full-service kosher supermarket — meat, deli, sushi, baked goods, wine
Mikvahs
- The Shul Mikvah · Men's and women's mikvah within The Shul complex
Kosher dining
- The Harbour Grill · Meat/sushi; Vaad Kashrus of Miami-Dade; closed Fri night + Sat
- Kosh Restaurant · Glatt meat; KM certified
- Neya Restaurant · Israeli/Mediterranean meat; KM certified
- Rustiko Artisan Bistro · Dairy; Cholov Yisroel/Pas Yisroel; closes 3pm Fri
- Roast · Meat — French rotisserie
- Serendipity Yogurt Cafe · Dairy — ice cream & frozen yogurt
Price range
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Find apartments here ↗Surfside punches far above its size as an Orthodox community. The Shul of Bal Harbour is one of the most prominent Chabad institutions in the country, drawing thousands on Shabbat and Yom Tov and hosting its own mikvah complex. Young Israel of Bal Harbour serves a large Modern Orthodox contingent. Three additional Sephardic congregations — Magen David, Hechal Shalom Or Oziel, and The Sephardic Center — reflect a strong Syrian and North African community presence.
Harding Avenue is the community’s main street: Grove Kosher Market anchors the grocery needs, with a full kosher restaurant row that includes The Harbour Grill, Kosh, Neya, Rustiko Dairy, and more within a few blocks. Collins Avenue condos like The Waves, Spiaggia, and Solimar were built with Shabbat elevators and are marketed directly to observant families. This is South Florida’s most self-contained walkable Jewish enclave — expensive, but everything you need is within a 10-minute walk.
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Frequently asked questions
How many shuls are in Surfside / Bal Harbour?
Surfside / Bal Harbour has 6 shuls on ShulMap in South Florida: The Shul of Bal Harbour, Young Israel of Bal Harbour, Magen David Congregation of Surfside, Hechal Shalom Or Oziel, The Sephardic Center, The Surfside Minyan.
What is Surfside / Bal Harbour like for an observant family?
Surfside is one of the most densely observant communities in the US — six shuls within a few blocks, a full kosher restaurant row on Harding Ave, mikvah, and oceanfront condos built with Shabbat elevators.
Are there Orthodox synagogues in Surfside / Bal Harbour?
Yes — shul is the traditional term for synagogue, and Surfside / Bal Harbour has 6 Orthodox synagogues listed on ShulMap, each mapped with the kosher amenities and housing around it.
What county is Surfside in?
Surfside and neighboring Bal Harbour are in Miami-Dade County, Florida, on the barrier island north of Miami Beach along Collins and Harding Avenues.
What is the Jewish population of Surfside and Bal Harbour?
Surfside punches far above its size: it is one of the most densely observant communities in the United States, with the Jewish share of these small municipalities estimated very high, drawing on both a year-round population and a substantial seasonal one. Miami-Dade County overall has one of the largest Jewish populations of any county in the country. These are community estimates, not census counts.
Is Surfside walkable?
Yes — it is South Florida's most self-contained walkable Jewish enclave, with essentially everything within a 10-minute walk. Six shuls sit within a few blocks, including The Shul of Bal Harbour, one of the most prominent Chabad institutions in the country, and Young Israel of Bal Harbour, plus three Sephardic congregations — Magen David, Hechal Shalom Or Oziel, and The Sephardic Center. Harding Avenue carries Grove Kosher Market and a full kosher restaurant row, and Collins Avenue condos such as The Waves, Spiaggia, and Solimar were built with Shabbat elevators. It is expensive, which is the trade-off.
Where can I find housing in Surfside / Bal Harbour?
Use the apartment and home search on this page to see current listings in Surfside / Bal Harbour. Walking distances to shuls are approximate — confirm what's comfortable for your family.
Walking distance: Walking-distance circles are approximate and do not assert a halachic standard. Confirm what is walkable for you locally.
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