Overview
Sunset Islands, Miami Beach
The Sunset Islands are four man-made islands off the western edge of Miami Beach — low-density, lushly landscaped, and partly gated, with broad Biscayne Bay frontage and downtown skyline views. They offer a quieter, more private alternative to the causeway islands while remaining minutes from South Beach. Construction is governed by City of Miami Beach review, with the bayfront fundamentals — seawall, dock, flood elevation — central to nearly every project.
Why Sabal in Sunset Islands
Why Sabal in Sunset Islands
Sabal builds across the Miami Beach island submarkets and brings the same playbook to the Sunset Islands: fluent city design review, seawall and dock permitting, flood-elevation engineering, and the low-impact, neighbor-sensitive logistics that a quiet, established island enclave expects.
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Frequently asked
Building in Sunset Islands.
- Where are the Sunset Islands?
- They are four man-made islands off the western (bay) side of Miami Beach, connected by bridges, known for low density, lush landscaping, and wide Biscayne Bay frontage with skyline views.
- Are the Sunset Islands gated?
- Two of the four islands are gated. All are low-density residential enclaves under City of Miami Beach jurisdiction.
- What is involved in building here?
- Bayfront lots require seawall assessment, dock permitting, and FEMA flood-elevation design, layered on top of City of Miami Beach building and design review.
- What does construction cost on the Sunset Islands?
- Waterfront custom construction generally runs $550 to $1,000 per square foot, excluding land, architecture, interiors, landscape, seawall, and dock.
