Whole Foods to Open Second Miami Beach Location at 1901 Alton Road

Whole Foods Market is making waves in Sunset Harbour with bold plans for a four-story, roughly 40,000 square foot flagship store at 1901 Alton Road. This marks Miami Beach’s second Whole Foods—complementing the existing location just over a mile away—with a projected opening set for Fall 2026.

The site, which currently houses a Wells Fargo branch, was acquired by Crescent Heights/GFO Investments for approximately $15 million. It replaces the existing bank, yet continues to honor Wells Fargo’s presence through a new 4,000 square foot branch on-site. A major announcement—financing via a $54 million Ocean Bank construction loan—was made in June.

Designed by Studio MC+G with Oppenheim Architecture leading the façade, the development will feature 40,883 square feet of Whole Foods retail space, a new Wells Fargo branch, and a 271-space parking garage across the upper floors. Permitting is now underway, following design board approval in April 2024 for a similarly conceived project.

What shoppers can expect goes well beyond just groceries. Modeled on the recently opened Edgewater Whole Foods, the Sunset Harbour location will offer organic produce, local delicacies like Zak the Baker pastries, kombucha on tap, sushi, pizza bars, and a Cuban-style coffee station. The store will support over 130 Florida-based suppliers and stock more than 500 local products—all while maintaining Whole Foods’ high ingredient standards and Amazon One checkout conveniences.

Beyond groceries, this development strategically enhances Sunset Harbour’s evolving landscape. The added parking addresses longtime concerns in this dense urban corridor, while the mix of retail, dining, and banking services elevates pedestrian-friendly growth along Alton Road. Additionally, Whole Foods will extend community outreach through its “Nourishing Our Neighborhoods” program—donating to charities like The Caring Place, Urban Oasis Project, and Lotus House.

In summary, the new Whole Foods at 1901 Alton isn’t just another grocery store—it’s Miami Beach’s strategic investment in sustainable development and community enrichment. With construction on the horizon, this location is set to redefine shopping convenience, local food enthusiasm, and neighborhood vibrancy. Stay tuned as Sunset Harbour gets even greener.