Beaches/South Beach/Art Deco District, Miami

Favorite thing: No kidding! Visiting Miami makes your phantasy go 'round and, doing hair and make-up specializes in making phantasies on faces. I do understand why rich and famous came to grief upon Miami once in the thirties and sixties. I do understand the young and looking-for's followed some later ...

Fondest memory: Most beautiful and famous light where palm-trees, models and beauty are brought out at its best! Best memory, too ...

Favorite thing: Roller blade Miami Beach before you leave.

Fondest memory: We had a great time roller blading. It was my first time (SO sorry Larry for the first few minutes(or more:-) of embarrassment!!)

After getting the hang of it,....zzzzzoooooom...............
...went all the OTHER rollers PAST me.

Favorite thing: Everyone has seen the shots of South Beach on Miami Vice, with Crockett and Tubbs chasing criminals against a backdrop of pink and blue buildings. What many people, even locals, don’t know is that the Art Deco buildings were painted pastel colors BECAUSE of Miami Vice! All of these buildings, built in the 1930s and ‘40s, were originally painted white, beige and cream colors because architects wanted them to look modern and elegant. When the Miami Vice crew came along, they wanted the buildings to “pop” on screen and asked hotel owners to paint it in time for the film shoot. Practically overnight, the building was painted a wacky color - and it was left that way after the shoot was over. Other hotels decided to join in on the new color scheme and painted on their own. So, thanks to Miami Vice, we now have almost every color of the rainbow represented in South Beach. I only wish the show hadn’t given us such a bad reputation! Unfortunately, people are still under the impression that we all carry guns here in Miami.

Check mdpl.org for walking tours of the Art Deco district.

Favorite thing: theres alot to really see ..
many nice beaches .and clubs on southbeach but dont be fooled .. downtown lauderdale is just 10 miles north and alot less conjested for night life ...

i really enjoy a small area called downtown hollywood..very quiet and jazzy

Fondest memory: my child hood in north dade .we were rough kids ..haha

Favorite thing: Among the many gay/lesbian-friendly properties in the area are The Albion Hotel, Kenmore Hotel Hotel, Jefferson House, and the Shelly Hotel. Just off Collins Avenue, The Ritz Plaza Hotel has a GayEscape package,

Favorite thing: Miami is mainlly know for it beaches, In particular South Beach. With great beaches comes great weather, sunshines all the time. (well most of the time.) South Beach has the famous Ocean Drive with many restaurants, hotels, bars & stores. The beach is made up of people from all over the world, from Europeans to South Americans.

Fondest memory: Two words 'The Weather'

Favorite thing: Visit one of our many beautifull beaches. Visit 'Calle Ocho'(SW 8TH Street) and experience someof Miami's multicultural experience. I posted a picture of a very over looked beach, this is ' SouthBeach' at Crandon Park, not sobe at Miami Beach, that's the one every one visits. This South Beach is more family oriented and much less crowded.
If you just want to relax and enjoy a day at the beach without the celebrity watch, try it you'll like it.

Fondest memory: So many...I grew up here.

Favorite thing: More than 400 registred historic landmark buildings an about 800 buildings total the Deco District always makes for an interesting walk.

Fondest memory: For an interesting if somewhat expensive view of the city, you can take a spin over the city on an air tour from Auction Helicopters.
Biscayne Helicopters 305-252-3883
does four-person helicopter tour of Miami for $650/hour so a 15-minute flight, which is more than enough to see Miami Beach and downtown Miami , would run you $41 per person.