Palm Island

Welcome to Palm Island

Invest in the ultimate sailor’s paradise with a home backed by swaying palms off the azure waters of Biscayne Bay. Palm Island, an exclusive barrier island located adjacent to Hibiscus Island with direct access via the MacArthur Causeway, is the epitome of South Florida living.

Private and secure with a 24-hour guarded gate and few roads lining the streets, this unpretentious island presents the quintessential family-friendly lifestyle, away from the clamor and chaos of metropolitan Miami. Floating on the water, residents can enjoy 82 total acres of luxury real estate tented by palm-shaded trees and exotic flora.

Offering both dry and waterfront properties, there is something for every type of buyer, with architectural styles ranging from Mediterranean Revival estates to modern contemporary mansions and art deco bungalows. Presenting the idyllic destination for the pro yachtsman with no bridges to bay, boat connoisseurs can enjoy the luxury of private dockage in their backyard, with lot sizes allowing for large boats.

And with a carpet of outdoor rooms that are simply spectacular, there is no reason to ever leave with grand amenities including infinity-edge swimming pools, Jacuzzis, fully equipped summer kitchens, and an abundance of lounging space. Unparalleled interior accoutrements often comprise marble floors, high-ceilings, fitness rooms, sauna and steam rooms, in-home movie theaters and wine cellars.

Family-Oriented Community

But what’s most alluring about this tropical private island is its deep-seated history, where prodigious residents such as record producer Scott Storch and Al Capone, one of the most notorious American gangsters of the 20th century, vacationed for the winter.

A base for the then Palm Island Club on the northern side of the Island, located at the entrance of the bridge, this sultry destination was a stomping ground for high-energy casino games and illegal drinking during the bygone era of prohibition. And then, in 1934, once the prohibition ended, it was transformed into a savvy nightclub known as Bouche’s Villa Venice and later the Latin Quarter.

Today, serving as a home to 200 residents, Palm Island is an oasis of palatial real estate on the aquatic beloved equally by Hollywood starlets, business magnates, and blooming families. Sharing a park and community center with Hibiscus Island, families can enjoy a children’s playground, tennis courts, and a basketball and racquetball court.

Three top-ranked public schools serving Palm Island residents include South Pointe Elementary, Nautilus Middle School and Miami Beach Senior High School. Nationally acclaimed private schools are also nearby and comprise of Lehrman Community Day School, The Montessori Academy at St. John’s, The Cushman School, Miami Country Day School, Ransom Everglades School, Coconut Grove Montessori School and St. Hugh Catholic School.

Palm Island is located minutes from the South of Fifth neighborhood in Miami Beach, home to a kaleidoscope of gastronomic restaurants like Prime 112, Prime Italian, Prime Fish, Joe's Stone Crab, Smith & Wollensky, Estiatorio Milos, Papi Steak, Stubborn Seed, Planta, Upland, Azabu and Forte Dei Marmi.

South Pointe Park, Miami Beach’s largest park, is idyllic for jogging, biking or taking a stroll by the ocean’s edge. Downtown Miami, located off the western exit of MacArthur Causeway, allows residents the affordability to dive into the best of Miami’s art and culture with museums such as Pérez Art Museum Miami and Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. Miami International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away.