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{{Short description|Ocean inlet in Florida, US}} |
{{Short description|Ocean inlet in Florida, US}} |
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[[File:BakersHauloverInletFromAtlanticSide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Baker's Haulover Inlet as viewed when approaching from the Atlantic Ocean side.]] |
[[File:BakersHauloverInletFromAtlanticSide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Baker's Haulover Inlet as viewed when approaching from the Atlantic Ocean side.]] |
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'''Baker's Haulover Inlet''' is a man-made channel in [[Miami-Dade County, Florida]] connecting the northern end of [[Biscayne Bay]] with the [[Atlantic Ocean]]. The [[inlet]] was cut in 1925 through a narrow point in the sand between the cities of [[Bal Harbour, Florida|Bal Harbour]] and [[Sunny Isles]]. It is the location of an official nude beach, recreation areas and marina in the 99-acre [[Haulover Park]]. A fixed bridge carries [[State Road A1A (Florida)|State Road A1A]] across the inlet. |
'''Baker's Haulover Inlet''', more commonly known simply as '''Haulover inlet''', is a man-made channel in [[Miami-Dade County, Florida]] connecting the northern end of [[Biscayne Bay]] with the [[Atlantic Ocean]]. The [[inlet]] was cut in 1925 through a narrow point in the sand between the cities of [[Bal Harbour, Florida|Bal Harbour]] and [[Sunny Isles]]. It is the location of an official nude beach, recreation areas and marina in the 99-acre [[Haulover Park]]. A fixed bridge carries [[State Road A1A (Florida)|State Road A1A]] across the inlet. |
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The name has appeared on maps as early as 1823.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://miami-history.com/news/bakers-haulover-purchased-in-1882/ |title=Baker's Haulover Purchased in 1882 |website=miami-history.com |access-date=July 7, 2018}}</ref> |
The name has appeared on maps as early as 1823.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://miami-history.com/news/bakers-haulover-purchased-in-1882/ |title=Baker's Haulover Purchased in 1882 |website=miami-history.com |access-date=July 7, 2018}}</ref> |
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[[File:Haulover Inlet - Biscayne Bay, Florida 02.jpg|thumb|View of Biscayne Bay from bridge over inlet]] |
[[File:Haulover Inlet - Biscayne Bay, Florida 02.jpg|thumb|View of Biscayne Bay from bridge over inlet]] |
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There is a State of Florida Historical Landmark Marker (over 50 years old) at the original Lighthouse Dock site dedicated on February 21, 2004, to the first charter-boat captains at the 1926–1951 dock. It is the only marker in the State of Florida for a fishing dock. |
There is a State of Florida Historical Landmark Marker (over 50 years old) at the original Lighthouse Dock site dedicated on February 21, 2004, to the first charter-boat captains at the 1926–1951 dock. It is the only marker in the State of Florida for a fishing dock. |
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Haulover Inlet is notorious for it's combination of wind, dangerous tides, and natural obstacles, which can cause large waves that threaten to swamp unprepared boats. <ref name=Jalopnik>{{cite web|url=https://jalopnik.com/heres-how-you-navigate-floridas-internet-famous-haulove-1850539098|title=Here's How You Navigate Florida's Internet-Famous Haulover Inlet|site=Jalopnik|first=Rory|last=Carroll}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 22:11, 25 March 2024
Baker's Haulover Inlet, more commonly known simply as Haulover inlet, is a man-made channel in Miami-Dade County, Florida connecting the northern end of Biscayne Bay with the Atlantic Ocean. The inlet was cut in 1925 through a narrow point in the sand between the cities of Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles. It is the location of an official nude beach, recreation areas and marina in the 99-acre Haulover Park. A fixed bridge carries State Road A1A across the inlet.
The name has appeared on maps as early as 1823.[1]
There is a State of Florida Historical Landmark Marker (over 50 years old) at the original Lighthouse Dock site dedicated on February 21, 2004, to the first charter-boat captains at the 1926–1951 dock. It is the only marker in the State of Florida for a fishing dock.
Haulover Inlet is notorious for it's combination of wind, dangerous tides, and natural obstacles, which can cause large waves that threaten to swamp unprepared boats. [2]
References
- ^ "Baker's Haulover Purchased in 1882". miami-history.com. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
- ^ Carroll, Rory. "Here's How You Navigate Florida's Internet-Famous Haulover Inlet".
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External links
- Reference to earliest use of the name Archived 2005-10-31 at the Wayback Machine – retrieved November 27, 2005
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Baker's Haulover Inlet
- Historical Haulover page – retrieved September 12, 2007
25°53′59″N 80°07′26″W / 25.89972°N 80.12389°W
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