This list of tallest buildings in Miami Beach ranks skyscrapers in the city of Miami Beach, Florida by height. The tallest completed building in Miami Beach is the Blue and Green Diamond, twin towers which both stand 559 ft (170 m) tall and contain 44 floors.
Miami Beach's history of skyscrapers began in 1929 with the completion of The Blackstone. Back then, the hotel was the tallest building in Miami Beach, at 157 feet (48 m) tall. For more than five decades between 1940 and 1995, Miami beach went on a skyscraper hiatus, with few buildings taller than 200 feet (61 m) constructed. However, since 1995, Miami Beach has gone on a construction boom, as many of the city's skyscrapers were completed between 1995 and present. Thomas Kramer is well known for the negotiations with local government that allowed the building of the tallest towers in the Miami Beach Area. No Miami Beach buildings are among the tallest in the United States, but the city is home to four buildings at least 492 feet (150 m). Overall, Miami Beach's skyline (based on number of skyscrapers over 300 feet (91 m) ranks 2nd in the state of Florida, (behind Miami).
The tallest building in Miami Beach are currently the Blue and Green Diamond, 44-story twin towers located at 4779 Collins Avenue.
Tallest buildings
This lists ranks Miami Beach buildings that stand at least 200 feet (61 m) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. Existing structures are included for ranking purposes based on present height.
| Rank | Name | Image | Height ft / m | Floors | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1= | Green Diamond | 559 / 170 | 44 | 2000 | ||
| 1= | Blue Diamond | 559 / 170 | 44 | 2000 | ||
| 2 | Five Park | 548 / 167 | 43 | 2024 | Completed in November 2024. | |
| 4 | Akoya Condominium | 492 / 150 | 47 | 2004 | Also known as White Diamond. | |
| 5 | Portofino Tower | 484 / 148 | 44 | 1997 | Tallest building completed in the 1990s. | |
| 6 | Continuum on South Beach, South Tower | 471 / 143 | 43 | 2002 | ||
| 7 | Fontainebleau Tower Suites | 434 / 132 | 36 | 2005 | ||
| 8 | Icon at South Beach | 423 / 129 | 42 | 2008 | ||
| 9 | Continuum on South Beach, North Tower | 412 / 126 | 37 | 2008 | ||
| 10 | Murano Grande at Portofino | 407 / 124 | 37 | 2003 | ||
| 11 | Murano at Portofino | 402 / 123 | 37 | 2001 | ||
| 12 | Carillon Residences North Tower | 397 / 121 | 39 | 2008 | Also known as the Canyon Ranch North Tower. Part of the Canyon Ranch Miami Beach complex. | |
| 13 | The Setai Hotel and Residences | 386 / 118 | 38 | 2004 | ||
| 14 | The Waverly at South Beach | 358 / 109 | 36 | 2001 | ||
| 15 | La Gorce Palace | 345 / 105 | 34 | 1996 | ||
| 16 | The Yacht Club at Portofino | 341 / 104 | 38 | 1999 | ||
| 17 | Flamingo Point | 338 / 103 | 32 | 2001 | ||
| 18 | The Floridian | 337 / 103 | 33 | 1997 | ||
| 19 | La Tour | 292 / 89 | 26 | 1995 | ||
| 20 | Loews Miami Beach Hotel | 272 / 83 | 16 | 1998 | ||
| 21 | The Grand Venetian | 271 / 83 | 26 | 2002 | ||
| 22 | Bentley Bay South Tower | 259 / 79 | 26 | 2005 | ||
| 23 | Canyon Ranch South Tower | 255 / 78 | 22 | 2008 | Part of the Canyon Ranch Miami Beach complex. | |
| 24 | Bentley Bay North Tower | 243 / 74 | 24 | 2005 | ||
| 25 | Ritz Plaza Hotel | 204 / 62 | 12 | 1940 | Tallest building completed in the 1940s. | |
| 26 | Shore Club Hotel | 200 / 61 | 18 | 1938 | Tallest building completed in the 1930s. | |
| 27 | Miami Beach Federal Building | 148 / 45 | 13 | 1956 | Also known as 407 Building. |
Timeline of tallest buildings
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| Name | Street address 18401 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami FL 33160 | Years as tallest | Height feet / m | Floors | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackstone | 800 Washington Avenue | 1929–1936 | 157 / 48 | 13 | |
| The Tides | 1220 Ocean Drive | 1936–1938 | 161 / 49 | 10 | |
| Shore Club Hotel | 1901 Collins Avenue | 1938–1940 | 200 / 61 | 19 | |
| Ritz Plaza Hotel | 1701 Collins Avenue | 1940–1970 | 204 / 62 | 12 | |
| 5660 Condominiums | 5660 Collins Avenue | 1970–1982 | 220 / 67 | 22 | |
| Club Atlantis Condominiums | 2555 Collins Avenue | 1982–1987 | 240 / 73 | 24 | |
| South Pointe Tower | 400 South Pointe Drive | 1987–1995 | 260 / 79 | 25 | |
| La Tour | 4201 Collins Avenue | 1995–1996 | 292 / 89 | 26 | |
| La Gorce Palace | 6301 Collins Avenue | 1996–1997 | 345 / 105 | 34 | |
| Portofino Tower | 300 South Pointe Drive | 1997–2000 | 484 / 148 | 44 | |
| Green Diamond | 4775 Collins Avenue | 2000–2024 | 502 / 153 | 44 | |
| Blue Diamond | 4779 Collins Avenue | 2000–2024 | 502 / 153 | 44 | |
| Five Park | 500 Alton Road | 2024–present | 519 / 158 | 48 |
See also
- List of tallest buildings in Florida
- List of tallest buildings in Fort Lauderdale
- List of tallest buildings in Jacksonville
- List of tallest buildings in Miami
- List of tallest buildings in Orlando
- List of tallest buildings in St. Petersburg
- List of tallest buildings in Sunny Isles Beach
- List of tallest buildings in Tampa
- List of tallest buildings in Tallahassee
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