Sunny Isles Beach is a city in southern Florida located on a barrier island in northeast Miami-Dade County. It is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on its east and the Intracoastal Waterway on its west. The community is known for its cultural diversity and the stores lining Collins Avenue, which serves as the main thoroughfare. The area is currently expanding with significant investment in high-rise, luxury hotels and condominiums that offer resort-style amenities and ocean views. Centrally located, it sits minutes north of Bal Harbour and southeast of Aventura, and is positioned midway between downtown Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Residents enjoy a climate with approximately 249 sunny days per year.