Top 5 Dispensaries In/Around Bal Harbour (and Whether They’re MSOs or Local)

Bal Harbour (Miami-Dade) doesn’t have a dispensary inside the village limits, but you’re spoiled for choice within a 10–20-minute drive—North Miami Beach, North Miami and Miami Beach all host highly rated shops. Here are five standouts locals actually use, with timelines, MSO/local status, and quick notes on what to expect.

1) Jungle Boys — Miami Beach (Collins Ave) & North Miami Beach

MSO or local? Multi-state brand (California & Florida).
Why it’s top-rated nearby: Jungle Boys runs two convenient locations bracketing Bal Harbour: Collins Ave (Miami Beach) and NE 163rd St (North Miami Beach). Both list deep menus and the brand’s house flower genetics. The Miami Beach store opened April 2023; North Miami Beach opened March 2023. VIEW SITE:

What to expect: A genetics-forward menu (flower, pre-rolls, vapes, concentrates) and a polished retail build-out. Hours and addresses are clearly posted on the official site: Jungle Boys

2) Curaleaf — Miami South Beach (550 Collins Ave)

MSO or local? MSO (Curaleaf operates in multiple states).
Timeline: Curaleaf announced the Miami South Beach location in late 2022 with a December 9, 2022 grand opening, and it’s been serving medical patients since. The store page and menu are active, with regular hours and stackable veteran/senior discounts. VIEW SITE: Curaleaf Investor Relations

What to expect: A large MSO selection (including Select brand products) in a tourist-friendly location a short drive south from Bal Harbour. Yelp and Weedmaps list the South Beach store with current hours and contact info.

3) Trulieve — North Miami Beach (Biscayne Blvd)

MSO or local? MSO (Trulieve is Florida’s largest operator, multi-state).
Timeline: Trulieve opened its North Miami Beach (Biscayne) dispensary on March 21, 2025 with a grand-opening event—making it one of the newest, closest full-line stores for Bal Harbour cardholders. VIEW RELEASE HERE: PR Newswire

What to expect: Broad menu depth (flower tiers, concentrates, vapes, edibles) and frequent promos. The NMB store’s address and hours are posted on Trulieve’s site: Trulieve

4) MÜV (Verano) — North Miami Beach

MSO or local? MSO (Verano/MÜV operates across numerous states).
Timeline: Verano opened MÜV North Miami Beach on February 21, 2025—rapidly expanding the South Florida footprint. It sits just west of Sunny Isles/Bal Harbour corridors and is easy to reach from Collins/Harding via 163rd/19th Ave. READ MORE HERE: Cannabis Business Times

What to expect: Consistent house brands (Verano, Encore), frequent “Therapeutic Tuesday/Flower Friday”-style promos, and patient-education forward staff. The NMB and nearby North Miami MÜV pages list addresses, hours, and product categories. VIEW SITE: MÜV Florida

5) Surterra Wellness — Miami Beach (Alton Road)

MSO or local? MSO (Parallel/Surterra operates in multiple states).
Timeline: Surterra made history as Miami Beach’s first medical dispensary—opening April 20, 2018 on Alton Road—well before most competitors arrived. That early mover status and steady service keep it on “most reliable” lists for beach-area patients. RECAP HERE: CBS News

What to expect: An airy, wellness-center layout and a steady selection of edibles, vapes, tinctures and topicals; the store page lists directions and hours. VIEW SITE: Surterra

Honorable Mention: GrowHealthy — North Miami (13400 Biscayne Blvd)

MSO or local? Operated in Florida by iAnthus (multi-state).
Timeline: The North Miami location opened August 5, 2019 (grand-opening festivities followed Aug 9–11). Its proximity and parking make it a popular option for patients coming from Bal Harbour via 123rd/135th to Biscayne. VIEW SITE: iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc.

What to expect: A quality-focused, patient-education vibe—plus frequent daily deals and solid availability on staples. Store details are listed on GrowHealthy’s site and directory listings. VIEW SITE: GrowHealthy

Why These Five (and How We Chose)

  • Proximity to Bal Harbour: All are within an ~8–25 minute drive depending on traffic.
  • Consumer ratings & visibility: Yelp/Weedmaps/local directories consistently surface these stores in “best near Bal Harbour/Bay Harbor Islands” searches.
  • Operating history: We prioritized shops with confirmed opening dates or long-running presence to avoid pop-ups/temporaries. (See each listing’s timeline citations above.)
  • Breadth of selection & patient services: MSOs often have deeper menus and promotions; craft-forward Jungle Boys provides a genetics-led alternative.

Note: Florida remains a medical-only market at time of writing; you’ll need an active Florida medical marijuana card to purchase. Always check each dispensary’s site for current hours, ID requirements, product availability and discounts.

Quick MSO vs. Local Snapshot

  • Jungle Boys (Miami Beach & NMB): Multi-state brand with Florida and California operations.
  • Curaleaf (South Beach & North Biscayne): Large MSO with 60+ Florida stores and national presence; South Beach opened Dec 2022.
  • Trulieve (North Miami Beach): Florida’s largest operator, multi-state; NMB launched Mar 21, 2025.
  • MÜV/Verano (North Miami Beach): National MSO; NMB opened Feb 21, 2025.
  • Surterra/Parallel (Miami Beach): Multi-state; first on Miami Beach (Apr 20, 2018).
  • GrowHealthy/iAnthus (North Miami): Multi-state; opened Aug 5, 2019.

Plan Your Bal Harbour Run

  • Beach-adjacent speed stop: Curaleaf South Beach (Collins) for easy in-and-out on a South Beach day. VIEW SITE: Weedmaps
  • Genetics hunters: Jungle Boys (Collins or NMB) for house cultivars. VIEW SITE: Jungle Boys
  • North-of-the-bridge convenience: Trulieve NMB or MÜV NMB off 163rd. VIEW SITE: Trulieve
  • Old-reliable on the beach: Surterra Alton Rd—Miami Beach’s pioneer shop. VIEW SITE: NBC 6 South Florida