Bal Harbour is a village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,305 at the 2000 census.

The beachside Village of Bel Harbour has a rather fascinating history. It began life as an undeveloped swamp land that, in the 1920s, was owned by the Miami Beach Heights Corporation. By the 1930s, Robert C. Graham, one of the heads of the corporation, decided to finally develop the area, but his plans had to be temporarily shelved in 1940, when World War II started. During this period, Graham allowed the US Air Corps to rent the land for one dollar a year, and they used it to train soldiers and set up barracks and a POW camp there.

At the end of the war, the barracks building remained, and Graham soon after converted them into apartment buildings and moved in 25 families, in order to qualify for incorporation as a Village. Only after that was the swampland filled, and sea walls and a yacht basin built. Soon after that came the sewer systems, utilities, and water pumping stations were added. In 1947, the Village of Bay Harbour was reincorporated.

The name “Bal Harbour” has just as interesting origin as the place itself. Its original name was going to be Bay Harbour, but since the city is located on the beach rather than the bay, the planning committee nixed the idea and instead invented a name to describe this city that spanned from bay to ocean, the Atlantic. The “B” in “bay” was merged with two letters from Atlantic (“a” and “i”) to form the new word, “Bal.”

Bal Harbour’s beach, in fact, continues to attract residents and tourists today with its gorgeous landscaping and its jogging path, the only beachfront one of its kind in all of South Florida. Bal Harbour also happens to be known for its shopping. Bal Harbor Shops—which boasts such stores as Valentino, Armani, Fendi, Cavalli, Diane von Furstenberg, De Beers, Carolina Herrera, Miu Miu, and Feragami—has, in fact, ranked as the country’s best shopping center.

Bay Harbour also has a wide variety of fine dining at such establishments as Carpaccio, Lea’s Tea Room, Zodiac Café, and La Goulue. Its popular local bars, taverns, and lounges include 1 Blue, The View Bar, Aqua Soleil, and Emerald Lounge.

Besides the chain hotels available in the area, Bay Harbour also offers tourists such elegant options as the Sea View Hotel on the Ocean, Bal Harbour Quarzo, Fairfield Manor, and St. Regis Resort & Residences Bal Harbour (opening in 2011).

Bay Harbor Miami | Penthouse | 4 Beds + Den | 7 Baths | 5,487 SF Interior + 2,545 SF Terrace
$9,000,000
MIAMI PENTHOUSE À VENDRE | BAY HARBOR ISLAND | VUE SUR L'EAU, BALCON | 4 BED + DEN, 4.5 BATH | 5027 SF TOTAL
$8,318,000
MIAMI PENTHOUSE ZU VERKAUFEN | BAY HARBOR ISLAND | WASSERBLICK, BALKON | 4 BETT + DEN, 4,5 BADEZIMMER | 5027 SF TOTAL
$8,318,000
MIAMI PENTHOUSE ZU VERKAUFEN | BAY HARBOR ISLAND | WASSERBLICK, BALKON | 4 BETTEN + DEN, 4.5 BÄDER | 5027 SF TOTAL
$8,318,000
MIAMI BAY HARBOR ISLAND | VUES SUR L'OCÉAN, TERRASSE | 3 BED + DEN, 4.5 BATH | PRIX À VENDRE !!!
$5,110,050
MIAMI BAY HARBOR ISLAND | MEERBLICK, TERRASSE | 3 BETTEN + DEN, 4.5 BÄDER | PREIS ZU VERKAUFEN!!!
$5,110,050
Bal Harbour Oceantfront Residence | 4 beds, 6.5baths | 5,810 Sq.Ft
$24,100,900
OWN A PIECE OF MIAMI BEACH'S SKY !  ULTRA LUXURY PENTHOUSE in Miami, Florida
$33,000,000
Stunning Waterfront Residence in Bal Harbour | 4 beds, 5.5baths | 4,810 Sq.Ft
$19,900,900
OCEANFRONT MIAMI DREAM RESIDENCE ! Enjoy panoramic ocean views from an exceptional super luxury residence in Miami, USA
$7,500,000
Onda Residences Miami Penthouse | 8-Story Luxurious Boutique New Development | Boater's Paradise with Private Marina and Direct Ocean Access
$7,487,700
MIAMI BAY HARBOR ISLAND | MEERBLICK, TERRASSE | 3 BETTEN + DEN, 4.5 BÄDER | PREIS ZU VERKAUFEN!!!
$5,110,050
Experience the exclusive Four Seasons lifestyle from this truly one of a kind residence in the coveted Four Seasons Residences at the Surf Club !
$26,995,000
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
Rare opportunity to own in the South Tower !
$21,650,000
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
Step Inside With Me ! Conceived by leading minds in architecture and design, this ultimate Bal Harbour home is offered furnished.
$16,500,000
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
Experience unparalleled luxury at this Bay Harbor Islands masterpiece, designed by renowned architect Ralph Choeff.
$14,990,000
Courtesy of One Sotheby's International Realty
Do not miss the opportunity to own this rare 3 3.
$14,500,000
Courtesy of Big International Realty, Inc.
Experience unparalleled luxury amp ; sophistication at the St.
$12,900,000
Courtesy of One Sotheby's International Realty
Experience a seamless blend of sophistication amp ; coastal beauty at Unit 303 in Fendi Chateau, celebrated for its distinctive fac ade inspired by ocean waves.
$11,995,000
Courtesy of Compass Florida, LLC
Experience refined beachfront living at the prestigious St.
$10,900,000
Courtesy of Compass Florida, LLC.
Live and enjoy the most exclusive gated community, Bal Harbour Village, in Bal Harbour, Florida.
$9,000,000
Courtesy of FIP Realty Services, LLC
Introducing the full floor Penthouse at La Mare Bay, nestled amidst the azure beauty of Bay Harbor.
$8,650,000
Courtesy of The Agency Florida LLC
Unique opportunity at the exclusive St.
$8,195,000
Courtesy of BRG International , LLC
Impeccably maintained modern mediterranean waterfront home in Surfside.
$7,700,000
Courtesy of Ocean Club Realty, Inc.
Spectacular panoramic 180 degree direct ocean view from this bright 3 bed 3.
$7,500,000
Courtesy of One Sotheby's International Realty
Welcome to St Regis Residences 1102, a remarkable property offered turnkey, thoughtfully furnished and decorated.
$7,400,000
Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
Welcome to Bay Harbor Towers, a haven of luxury living with only 44 exquisite residences boasting direct water views.
$5,319,600
Courtesy of Fortune International Realty
Elevate your lifestyle at this Bellini corner residence in prestigious Bal Harbour.
$5,250,000
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
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