Best Luxury Waterfront New Developments in South Florida (2026 Guide)

South Florida offers more variety in waterfront new development than any other luxury market in the United States. Oceanfront towers in Sunny Isles Beach and Miami Beach, bayfront residences on Brickell Key and in Coconut Grove, Intracoastal developments in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, and private island and marina-connected residences — each waterfront type offers a distinct lifestyle, view orientation, and buyer profile.

This guide organizes South Florida’s best waterfront new developments by water type, market, and buyer fit. Pricing and availability are subject to change and should be verified with the development team.

How Waterfront Residences Differ in South Florida

Oceanfront means direct Atlantic frontage — the building sits on the beach or elevated above it, with unobstructed ocean views and beach access. Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, Hillsboro Beach, and Palm Beach island are South Florida’s primary oceanfront luxury markets.

Bayfront means frontage on Biscayne Bay — typically calmer water, bay and city views rather than ocean horizon, and proximity to Miami’s urban core. Brickell Key, Coconut Grove, and parts of Edgewater are South Florida’s primary bayfront luxury markets.

Intracoastal means frontage on the Intracoastal Waterway — the sheltered inland waterway running parallel to the Atlantic coast. Intracoastal residences in West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach County offer calm water, boat access, and typically lower prices than comparable oceanfront product.

Marina-connected means direct yacht slip or dockage access — either within the development or through a neighboring marina. Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach Gardens, and several Brickell and Coconut Grove projects offer marina or dockage connections.

Best Direct Oceanfront New Developments

Rivage Bal Harbour — Bal Harbour

Rivage is among the most architecturally significant oceanfront developments in South Florida — a boutique ultra-luxury tower in Bal Harbour with residences starting from approximately $13 million. Developed by Related Group, designed by Arquitectonica with interiors by AD100 designer Tara Bernerd. Estimated delivery 2028. Buyers should verify current completion timelines directly with the development team. The building’s scale — relatively few residences across a significant oceanfront footprint — creates a privacy-to-amenity ratio that distinguishes it from larger towers. Best suited for ultra-luxury buyers seeking the most exclusive oceanfront address in Miami-Dade County.

The Perigon Miami Beach — Miami Beach

Developed by Mast Capital on the northern Miami Beach oceanfront, The Perigon offers residences from approximately $12 million in a boutique setting designed by Rem Koolhaas’s OMA with interiors by Tara Bernerd. Estimated delivery 2027. Buyers should verify current completion timelines directly with the development team. The small number of residences per floor creates a residential privacy standard rare in Miami Beach’s typically high-density condo market. Best suited for full-time residents and privacy-focused buyers who want Miami Beach’s cultural and lifestyle amenities without a large residential building.

Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach — Hillsboro Beach

A near-completion oceanfront branded residence on Hillsboro Beach — one of South Florida’s most private coastal addresses, north of Fort Lauderdale and south of Boca Raton. Starting from approximately $5 million with estimated delivery 2027. Buyers should verify current completion timelines directly with the development team. Rosewood’s boutique ultra-luxury standard positions this as one of the most significant near-term deliveries in South Florida’s branded residence market. Best suited for buyers seeking a private oceanfront address outside of Miami’s more concentrated luxury markets.

Bentley Residences Sunny Isles Beach — Sunny Isles Beach

Bentley Residences brings the automotive brand’s design language to a directly oceanfront setting — with the building’s signature car elevators delivering vehicles to each residence’s private garage within the tower. Developed by Dezer Development on the Sunny Isles oceanfront. Estimated delivery 2028. Buyers should verify current completion timelines directly with the development team. Best suited for car collectors, design-forward buyers, and oceanfront lifestyle buyers who want a design-distinctive statement property.

The St. Regis Residences Sunny Isles Beach — Sunny Isles Beach

St. Regis’s second South Florida branded offering — oceanfront in Sunny Isles Beach, bringing the brand’s butler service and hospitality standard to one of the most concentrated luxury oceanfront markets in the country. Best suited for buyers who want the St. Regis service model in a direct oceanfront setting.

Best Bayfront New Developments

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Miami — Brickell Key

Mandarin Oriental Miami occupies a rare private island position on Biscayne Bay — Brickell Key — offering 360-degree water views, the brand’s wellness and spa philosophy, and a level of quietude unusual for Miami’s urban core. Estimated delivery 2030. Buyers should verify current completion timelines directly with the development team. Best suited for buyers who want proximity to Brickell without the urban density — and who prioritize wellness, privacy, and bay views over ocean frontage.

Four Seasons Private Residences — Coconut Grove

Bayfront in Coconut Grove, Four Seasons brings hotel-grade service to Miami’s most established waterfront residential neighborhood. Coconut Grove offers a different lifestyle proposition than Brickell — tree-lined streets, a village character, and a more residential pace alongside the waterfront. Estimated delivery 2028. Buyers should verify current completion timelines directly with the development team. Best suited for full-time residents, families, and buyers who value neighborhood character alongside water access.

The St. Regis Residences Miami — Brickell

The St. Regis Miami’s private marina gives it a functional waterfront distinction that most bayfront residences lack — the ability to dock directly at the building. Biscayne Bay views, marina access, and the brand’s butler service combined with Robert A.M. Stern’s architecture create one of the most complete luxury residential offerings in South Florida. Estimated delivery 2028. Buyers should verify current completion timelines directly with the development team. Best suited for buyers who combine a waterfront lifestyle with active boating and marina use.

Best Intracoastal New Developments

The Ritz-Carlton Residences West Palm Beach

Intracoastal positioning in Palm Beach County’s fastest-growing luxury residential market. The Ritz-Carlton standard on the Intracoastal gives buyers branded hospitality services in a calmer water setting — with Palm Beach island and the Atlantic accessible by bridge. Estimated delivery 2028. Buyers should verify current completion timelines directly with the development team. Best suited for buyers who want the Ritz-Carlton service model in West Palm Beach’s increasingly UHNW market at a lower price point than oceanfront Palm Beach island.

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental West Palm Beach

Mandarin Oriental’s wellness philosophy on the West Palm Beach Intracoastal — bringing the brand’s spa and wellness programming to a calmer water setting. Best suited for wellness-focused buyers who prefer West Palm Beach’s quieter pace over Miami’s density.

Banyan Tree Residences West Palm Beach

Banyan Tree’s first U.S. branded residence offering — a wellness-centered Intracoastal development with the Asian luxury brand’s spa and holistic living programming. Starting from approximately $1.8 million. Estimated delivery 2029. Buyers should verify current completion timelines directly with the development team. Best suited for buyers drawn specifically to the Banyan Tree wellness brand and seeking a South Florida base in Palm Beach County’s expanding luxury corridor.

Best Island and Private Waterfront Residences

The Residences at Six Fisher Island — Fisher Island

Fisher Island — accessible only by ferry and private watercraft — is the highest per-capita-income zip code in the United States. The Residences at Six Fisher Island offer oceanfront living on the island’s southern tip, combining the privacy of a car-free island with direct Atlantic frontage and full-service amenities. Best suited for buyers for whom privacy and exclusivity are the primary purchase criteria.

Best Waterfront Residences for Seasonal Buyers

Seasonal buyers — those who plan to use the property three to five months per year — typically benefit most from hotel-managed branded residences with rental programs. Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons managed residences can generate rental income during owner absences through the brand’s global distribution, which can partially offset carrying costs for seasonal occupancy patterns.

Best Waterfront Residences for Boat Owners

Marina-connected or marina-adjacent developments are the primary consideration for active boaters. St. Regis Miami’s private marina is the most notable marina-connected branded residence in Miami. Fort Lauderdale’s Ritz-Carlton Residences and The St. Regis Resort & Residences Bahia Mar bring marina access to South Florida’s most active boating market. Palm Beach Gardens and West Palm Beach Intracoastal developments offer Intracoastal access suitable for boat ownership and waterway navigation to both the Atlantic and inland waterways.

Comparison Table: Best Waterfront New Developments in South Florida

Project	Market	Waterfront	Brand	Starting Price	Completion	Best For
The Perigon	Miami Beach	Oceanfront	—	~$12M	2027	Privacy, full-time living
Rosewood Hillsboro	Hillsboro Beach	Oceanfront	Rosewood	~$5M	2027	Private, branded, near completion
Rivage Bal Harbour	Bal Harbour	Oceanfront	—	~$13M	2028	Ultra-luxury, exclusivity
Bentley Residences	Sunny Isles	Oceanfront	Bentley	Verify	2028	Car collectors, design
St. Regis Miami	Brickell	Bay + marina	St. Regis	Verify	2028	Marina access, legacy
Four Seasons Coconut Grove	Coconut Grove	Bayfront	Four Seasons	Verify	2028	Families, neighborhood
Ritz-Carlton WPB	West Palm Beach	Intracoastal	Ritz-Carlton	~$3M	2028	Palm Beach lifestyle
St. Regis Sunny Isles	Sunny Isles	Oceanfront	St. Regis	Verify	TBD	Service, oceanfront
Banyan Tree WPB	West Palm Beach	Intracoastal	Banyan Tree	~$1.8M	2029	Wellness buyers
Mandarin Oriental Miami	Brickell Key	Bayfront/island	Mandarin Oriental	Verify	2030	Wellness, privacy
Six Fisher Island	Fisher Island	Oceanfront/island	—	Verify	TBD	Ultimate privacy

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