Visitor guide
A Shabbos on Collins Avenue
The Shul serves Surfside, Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands and Indian Creek, and the thousands of visitors who make South Florida their second home. Everything here is a short walk from the sea.
Shabbos at The Shul
Everyone is welcome at every minyan
Kiddush after services
The Shul offers a Shabbos day kiddush after services every week. Contributions to the Kiddush Bank help cover unsponsored weeks.
Shabbos meals
The Shul doesn't host Friday night dinners. Several kosher restaurants below take prepaid Shabbos meal reservations.
Candle lighting
Candles are available every week in the Shul lobby, as you come in.
Children's programs
Youth groups run every Shabbos morning for children ages 3 to 16, with a drop-off program for ages 2 to 4.
Hotels in walking distance
Sorted by distance from The Shul. Several offer Shul rates: mention The Shul or use the code shown.
Hotel photos from each hotel's own website, for review only.
Sun Harbour Boutique Hotel
328feet9576 Collins Ave, SurfsideSame block as The Shul, across from the beach. One-bedroom apartments with kitchenette; maid service included.
Grand Beach Hotels
0.1to 0.5 miSurfside Oceanfront, Surfside West, Bay HarborThree nearby locations: Surfside Oceanfront 0.1 mi, Surfside West 0.2 mi, Bay Harbor 0.5 mi. Book with The Shul's promo code.
Shul code SHUL
The St. Regis Bal Harbour
0.2miles9703 Collins Ave, Bal HarbourOne block from The Shul, on the beach.
Residence Inn Marriott
0.4miles9200 Collins Ave, SurfsideThree blocks from The Shul, kitchenette in each unit. Mention The Shul for a discount.
Shul code 5SJ
The Landon Hotel
0.5miles9660 E Bay Harbor Dr, Bay Harbor IslandsMention The Shul of Bal Harbour for special rates.
Sea View Hotel
0.5miles9909 Collins Ave, Bal HarbourFull-service beachfront hotel.
Bay Breeze Premium Apartments
0.8miles1120 98th St, Bay Harbor IslandsBy Eskape Collection.
Shul code Shul2025
The Altair Hotel
0.8miles9540 W Bay Harbor Dr, Bay Harbor IslandsShabbat and holiday meals offered; rates and reservations on their website.
Beach Haus
0.9miles290 Bal Bay Dr, Bal Harbour
The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour
1mile10295 Collins Ave, Bal HarbourSuites on a private floor with kitchen and ocean-view balcony.
Shul code 5SJ
Kosher dining
Most are a short walk along Harding Avenue in Surfside, one block west of The Shul.
Hikari
9472 Harding Ave, SurfsideMeat Shabbat meals, call to RSVP Kosher MiamiThe Harbour Grill
9415 Harding Ave, SurfsideMeat Kosher MiamiHarbour Gourmet
9415 Harding Ave, SurfsideMeat, daytimeKosh
9477 Harding Ave, SurfsideMeat Shabbat meals Kosher MiamiNeya Restaurant
9491 Harding Ave, SurfsideDairy Kosher MiamiSTREET Kitchen Miami
9460 Harding Ave, SurfsideMeat Kosher MiamiRustiko
9476 Harding Ave, SurfsideDairy Kosher MiamiCine Citta Caffe
9544 Harding Ave, SurfsideDairy Kosher MiamiRoast
9441 Harding Ave, SurfsideMeat Shabbat take-out Kosher MiamiThe Fresh Carrot of Surfside
9519 Harding Ave, SurfsideMeat Kosher MiamiWok 'N Roll
9427 Harding Ave, SurfsideMeat ORBStreet Bar
9561 Harding Ave, SurfsideMeat ORBBibi's Gourmet Burgers
9505 Harding Ave, SurfsideMeat Kosher MiamiChlew Delishop
9531 Harding Ave, SurfsideMeat Kosher MiamiHoly Toast
9520 Harding Ave, SurfsideMeat Kosher MiamiFialkoff's Express
9463 Harding Ave, SurfsideDairy Kosher MiamiPanini Grill
9454 Harding Ave, SurfsideKosherChick Chack
9545 Harding Ave, SurfsideKosherGifted Pizza
Food truck, 96th Street and the beachKosher ORBCafe Vert
9490 Harding Ave, SurfsideDairyBagel Boss
9543 Harding Ave, SurfsideDairy ORB(833) 4-BAGELBOSSWebsiteGifted Crust
9523 Harding Ave, SurfsideParve ORB16 Handles
9509 Harding Ave, SurfsideDairy Kosher MiamiSerendipity Yogurt Café
9457 Harding Ave, SurfsideKosher Kosher MiamiOakberry Surfside
9455 Harding Ave, SurfsideKosher Kosher MiamiRita's Italian Ice
9461 Harding Ave, SurfsideKosher Star-KCreme Club of Miami
9571 Harding Ave, SurfsideKosher Kosher MiamiMiami Beach Chocolates
9433 Harding Ave, SurfsideKosher ORBRoll at the Grove
At The Grove Kosher Market, 9467 Harding AveKosher ORBMeat Bar Miami
1009 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor IslandsMeat Shabbat mealsOVO at the Altair
9540 W Bay Harbor Dr, Bay Harbor IslandsMeat Shabbat meals
Groceries and shopping
Kosher groceries, children's clothing and Judaica nearby.
The Grove Kosher Market
9467 Harding Ave, SurfsideShabbat take-out available.
Publix
9400 Harding Ave, SurfsideMain supermarket with a small kosher section.
Prim N Proper
1039 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor IslandsChildren's boutique.
Judaica, tefillin and mezuzah checking
Rabbi ShagalovCall for Judaica and for checking tefillin and mezuzahs.
The eruv
Check the eruv every Erev Shabbos before carrying. The status is posted about two hours before candle lighting.
Surfside
Includes the inner walking paths along the beach. Strollers and carrying are permitted on the inner paths, but not beyond them or onto the beach.
Bal Harbour
Includes the inner (western) walking path only. The pier at Haulover Cut is not included.
Bay Harbor Islands
Includes the entire perimeter of both islands, and the small bridge connecting to Surfside.
Indian Creek Island
The entire island is excluded from the eruv, including the bridge leading to it.
Getting here
The Shul, 9540 Collins Avenue, Surfside, Florida 33154.
Airports
Miami International and Fort Lauderdale are both about 30 to 40 minutes away. Fort Lauderdale is often more economical for flights within the U.S.
Parking
Public parking on the south side of The Shul and across the street, with a pay station that takes all major cards. No overnight parking at The Shul.
Explore South Florida
Beyond Bal Harbour Shops and the beach. Where a place says it is kosher, please check the hashgacha. Parking is tight in season; a cab or rideshare is often easier.
South Beach
Beaches and shopping along Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road. Park on Alton Road and walk.
For longer stays
Palm Beach and Worth Avenue, Key West, and St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city.
Postcard photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, under the licences listed in the asset register.