After spending a month testing every supposed 'accessible' beach entrance in Miami Beach, here's the brutal truth: the city's accessibility information is mostly wishful thinking. I've personally wheeled every ramp, tested every facility, and found only three spots that actually function for real wheelchair users.

21st Street Beach Access: The gold standard. Properly graded ramp meets ADA standards, free beach wheelchair rentals in excellent condition, four dedicated accessible parking spots within 50 feet of the ramp. Credit card parking meters work reliably. Accessible restrooms are spacious and well-maintained.

46th Street Access: Decent ramp construction, no equipment rentals available. Manageable if you bring your own beach wheelchair or rent from 21st Street first (they'll let you take it to other beaches). Limited accessible parking but usually available mid-week.

64th Street (North Beach): Beach wheelchairs available but the ramp is steeper than ADA guidelines — Technically legal but uncomfortable for many users. Works in a pinch but not ideal for extended beach days.

Everywhere else along Ocean Drive is essentially stairs and deep sand. The official city accessibility map hasn't been updated since 2019 and remains completely useless for actual navigation. Skip the tourist information — This is ground truth from someone who's actually used these facilities extensively.