Guide to Miami Beach, Florida, USA

Miami Beach is only one district in Miami - but is easily the most famous, most stylish and most popular. Miami beach many stretch for over 12 miles, but all the action is centred around the uber-cool South Beach.

South Beach is a slender strip of land between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, and is as vibrant today as it was over 100 years ago. It’s seen the Art Deco-dominated 20s, the slick 50s, the garish 90s and is still as exuberant today.

Top reasons to visit Miami Beach

Re-enact those retro cool scenes from Miami Vice around South Beach

Admire the Art Deco architecture

Sample the Carribbean and Cuban influences by dancing and dining in intimate community neighbourhoods

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Main areas of Miami Beach

South Beach

South Beach is the southernmost three miles of Miami beach, with a multitude of 20s/30s Art Deco style houses and hotels. Ocean Drive at night becomes one of the liveliest stretches in Miami, as locals mingle with tourists to drive, stroll and chill along the boardwalk, cafes and bars.

Top Attractions in Miami Beach

• Miami Beach Architectural District
• Parks - Haulover Park, Indian Beach Park, Lummus Park, Flamingo Park, South Pointe Park
• Wilsonian-FIU
• Oleo River State Park
• Española Way
• Stardust Resorts Miami
• Ocean Drive
• Miami Beach Botanical Garden
• Continuum on South Beach
• Venetian Causeway
• Oleo River State Recreation Park
• Little Haiti

Shopping in Miami Beach

Miami Beach is a fashionista’s paradise with entire strips dedicated to designers such as Versace, Chloe and Vivienne Westwood.

• Collins Avenue/Washington Avenue - designers
• Lincoln Road - chain stores
• Española Way - mall, with Farmers Market on Sundays
• Bas harbour - budget and outlets
• Costume Shop - Beatnix Incorporated

Eating in Miami Beach

Recommended restaurants include - La Sandwicherie, Big Pink, The Front Porch Cafe, 11tt Street Diner, Smith and Wollensky, Joe’s Stone Crab, Casa Tu, Spigo Ristorante, Spris, The Tides, Osteria del Teatro, George’s Italian Restaurant and Lounge.

Nightlife and Entertainment in Miami Beach

Miami Beach’s nightlife is legendary, particularly South Congress containing a hip neighbourhood of bars, restaurants and live music venues. Some of the clubs and bars around 6th Street cater more to tourists, with higher prices and crowds.

• Coffee - Caffe Milano, Nespresso Boutique and Bar, Pinocchio Italian Deli Cafe and Gelato
• Speciality Beer - Rio Station Grill, The Room, Abbey Brewing Company, Lost Weekend
• Bars - Mac’s Club Deuce, Skybar,
• Lounge - Rose Bar, Treehouse Miami, Haven Lounge, Mokai Lounge
• Clubs - Mansion, Nikki Beach Miami, SET, STORY Miami, SoBe Live, Dream
• Live Music - New World Centre
• Art - Wynwood and Design district, Miami International Art Fair
• Museums - Bass Museum of Art, Jewish Museum of Florida, World Erotic Art Museum Miami
• Theatre - Colony Theatre, Roxy Theatre
• Classical Music - New World Symphony

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