Acqualina Residences

The developers of Acqualina call it “one of the most luxurious condominiums ever built on Sunny Isles Beach.” The distinction is well-earned. At 51 stories, this massive residential tower is the jewel of the community for its amenities and its backyard: the Atlantic Ocean. Josh Stein recommends this property to anyone looking for a bounty of floor plan options and price points, which range from the 700’s all the way up to $9.5 million. “For the outdoor amenities alone, Acqualina is a great choice for tropical homeowners,” Josh says.

The 249 units all floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceilings, plus designer bathroom fixtures and kitchen appliances — even wooden doors. The oversized terraces give extra space to enjoy the South Florida lifestyle. Uniquely, the residences include a built-in wall safe and owners can take advantage of private storage.

The principal amenity of Acqualina — and the reason it’s such a favorite among vacation home buyers especially — is its 20,000-square-feet oceanfront spa. Few other residences in South Florida can claim such a large relaxation complex, which boasts great massages, sauna, and comfortable locker rooms. But that’s hardly the end of it. There are also three oceanfront swimming pools, all landscaped for both shade and sunbathing, plus a poolside bar and grill and a restaurant with outdoor dining. For full-time residents, vacation is literally every day.