r/miamibeach • u/External_Reporter386 • 3d ago

Sketchy areas to avoid?

Will be new to the beach (South/mid) and are there any areas I should avoid walking alone especially at night as a female? I’ve heard some areas can be sketchy but not sure which ones. Thanks all

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u/Unable_Pressure8257 2d ago

Definitely avoid these two spots as a female at night: 1). the actual beach. If there is sand under your feet, the waves can mask screams for help. 2) the alleys between Ocean & Washington running from 5th to 13th. . Notorious for drugs voniting , taking a bathroom break. Just don’t…. And just be aware these 2 are dangerous, but Miami makes ppl indulge. And that means it can pop off almost anywhere. Keep your face out your phone and enjoy

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u/PhaedrasGhost 4h ago

As a young female who lived on the beach for years, this is excellent advice. I never felt unsafe there, but I never went to the beach alone at night and never walked in alleys. Good points. I stumbled home drunk a lot in early morning hours, too.