W ith quiet streets and lush foliage, Bal Habour is one of South Florida’s most well-maintained, peaceful and exclusive areas. Many of the condominiums in Bal Harbour, such as the world famous St. Regis Bal Harbour, have breathtaking ocean views and direct beach access.

With the ocean in your backyard, it’s hard to imagine needing anything else to fill your days here in Bal Harbour. But what Bal Harbour is best known for is its legendary upscale shopping.

B al Harbour got its name when the developers created a new word to encompass its geography. The “B” stands for “bay” and “al” stands for the Atlantic Ocean because the city touches them both. In this town, you’ll be living on the water no matter where you decide to call home.

And there’s a reason they call a portion of Collins Avenue “Millionaire Row,” too. Pick one of the ritzy high-rise condos to call home and you’ll be sandwiched between some of the biggest and best hotels in the world. Oceana at Bal Harbour is one of the most recent additions to the skyline and the last major beachfront property sold for development in 2012.