Yacht Club at Portofino

Yacht Club at Portofino is one of those Miami Beach high-rises locals actually recognize right away, sitting at 90 Alton Rd where South Beach starts to feel a little more residential. Built in 1999 by The Related Group, the 33-story tower has 362 residences ranging from efficient 740-square-foot one-bedrooms to sprawling homes up to about 4,700 square feet with as many as seven bedrooms. Living here feels lively but not chaotic. You get the energy of the neighborhood when you want it, then you ride the elevator up and it quiets down fast. Day-to-day, the building works the way you want a full-service place to work. Residents head to the gym before work, grab some sun by the pool, or catch a movie in the theater without leaving home. There’s tennis, a business center for emails and meetings, secure entry, and parking that makes Miami Beach life a lot easier. Many units have terraces that turn into your favorite room, especially in the evenings. Step outside and the area does the rest. You’re close to the marina, South Pointe Park, the beach, and the cafés and restaurants that make this pocket of Miami Beach so walkable. It’s an easy place to settle into, whether you’re here full-time or using it as a resale property you can lock up and go.