Explore Surfside, Florida, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Surfside, Florida. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Florida or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Surfside.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Surfside |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Miami-Dade County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 25.878428 |
| Longitude | -80.125601 |
| Population | 5,689 |
| Density | 3943.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 33154 |
| Area Code | 305, 786 |
| County Seat | Miami |
| School District | Dade County School District |
Surfside occupies a narrow, luminous strip of land where the subtropical humidity softens the sharp edges of the horizon. It lies 3.9 miles east-southeast of North Miami, FL (from North Miami, FL: bearing 102°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north-northeast of Miami. The air here holds a permanent salt-kissed clarity, as the town sits precisely at the intersection of the open coastline and the tranquil expanse of Biscayne Bay. Residents often walk toward the water as the light shifts to a pale, bruised violet at dusk, watching the tides pull against the shoreline. Just a short distance inland, the landscape reveals the presence of Arch Creek, which threads through the low-lying terrain. To the north, the perspective extends toward the distant, shimmering surface of Maule Lake, while the nearby Paws Up Dog Park offers a quiet green refuge for those seeking the shade of native palms.
Surfside evolved from a modest stretch of coastal property into a distinctive residential enclave that prioritizes a measured, human scale. The local economy relies primarily on the vitality of its walkable business districts, where small-scale commerce and boutique services thrive away from the frenetic pace of larger urban centers. Historically, the area grew alongside the regional development of the coast, transitioning from undeveloped scrubland into a neighborhood defined by its careful architectural preservation. The influence of mid-century design remains visible in the clean, geometric lines of the older structures that define the streetscape. Even as the regional industry shifts toward modern hospitality and professional services, Surfside maintains an economic independence rooted in its specific, compact geography.
Surfside maintains a cultural character defined by its quiet, egalitarian accessibility and a profound respect for the natural environment. While nearby Biscayne Island sits as a silent sentinel in the bay, the local population finds its focus in the vibrant interactions occurring daily on the sidewalks and beaches. The neighborhood hosts seasonal community events that draw families together, fostering a sense of continuity in a region often defined by rapid change. Notable individuals such as the legendary filmmaker Orson Welles once spent time in this part of the world, drawn perhaps by the same atmosphere that continues to attract those who appreciate a slower tempo. Every afternoon, the rhythm of life in Surfside slows to match the movement of the clouds, creating a space where the noise of the wider world feels appropriately distant.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Surfside, Florida. Coordinates: 25.878428, -80.125601. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Surfside includes the ZIP code (33154), telephone area code (305, 786), county seat of Miami-Dade County (Miami), and school district assignment (Dade County School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |