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When I imagined a visit to South Beach, I imagined bronzed, beautiful people, parading or rollerblading along the beach, with their personal stereos dictating their pace, tourists left gaping in their wake.
Well, strolling along the South Beach Promenade wasn't quite like this, but close enough to make me happy! There was plenty going on, such as volleyball being played by scantily clad locals, a few bladers swerving around us, along with young couple with prams and tourists wanting to be apart of the South Beach atmosphere.
Continue north from the Promenade and you will come to the Boardwalk. The Boardwalk runs along Mid Beach, from 21st St to 46th St. This is a fabulous place to walk or jog or rollerblade, with the sandy beach and ocean on one side, and the backyards and pools of the glamorous resorts on the other side. Leave a Comment
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 Volleypalooza tournament by vanessadb
The tournament lasts one weekend, both Saturday and Sunday all day, on Ocean and 9th street, and attracts a very big crowd, not surprisingly. At night, they also have many events going on in the fashionable South Beach clubs.
So for all you guys out there, if you want to see all these models in bikinis and playing volleyball, see you next year in February!
PS: Yes girls, there are also guys models participating.... Leave a Comment
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 Segafredo on Lincoln Road by vanessadb
Then there are also the trendy places that don't need to have these specials to pack up, such as Segafredo's (1040 Lincoln Rd on South Beach) an outside European looking terrace. Their drinks are expensive, but here it's all about to see and mostly be seen! Leave a Comment Phone: (305) 673-0047
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 David's cafe by vanessadb
Order a colada from any Cuban cafeteria or restaurant (Versailles, David's Cafe, La Carreta, etc...) which will come with little plastic shot glasses. Don't drink more than two if you don't want to be literally wired for the next 12 hours though!
And for those of you who speak Spanish, I'll sum it up this way: El café cubano es al mundo del café lo que el tequila al mundo del licor. Ni se sorbe ni se saborea......ˇse bebe! Leave a Comment
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Miami Ink is located at 1344 Washington Ave, across the street from most of the clubs, and was made extremely popular by a cable televsion show focusing on the specific customer requests and the artists who fulfill them. I was told by people I met in Miami that, because of the increased popularity, it is hard to get a tattoo here, so you might want to call ahead and make an appointment. Leave a Comment Phone: (305) 531-4556
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Not a cultural tip, just a tip.
For local guides of whats on where, pick up the free 'Street Miami' and 'Miami New Times' newspapers out every Thursday from dispense units on the street pavements and most hotels/hostels. They tell you places to eat, special offers, restaurant reviews and club listings.
For up to date celebrity gossip, and information on THE places to be seen in SoBe (South Beach), pick up a free copy of the 'Ocean Drive' magazine, available at some hotels.
For club and bar information and listings, get the free pocket sized 'egotrip' magazine, small but very useful. Available at hotels, hostels and restaurants. Leave a Comment
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 feet washing after walking the
beach by sunlovey
Locals (in South Beach/Miami Beach/Coconut Grove) are friendly, warm, and pretty relaxed, probably due to the heat and the hypnotic effects of waves rolling in on their beautiful beaches. Life here revolves around the beach, even if not overt, it's an undertone.
People spend a lot of time outside, rollerblading, sprawled out on the beach, playing volleyball, walking their dogs OR sipping drinks (mojitos!) at sidewalk cafes. Dinner happens pretty late, nightlife often lasts through the following morning.
South Beachers are generally very aware of their appearance, and spend much time doing what it takes to look gorgeous (or at least try, sometimes it's scary).
The music wafting through the streets, shops, clubs and restaurants is mostly latin or house/techno. Leave a Comment
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 Funny & freaky by universalgypsyLeave a Comment
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 cool art deco building by Shaft28
Coming from the West Coast we were thrilled to get reservations earlier in the day for 8pm at The Pearl - a trendy spot.
Little did we know we would be the 2nd table seated and when we left at 10pm it was only 1/3 full. This was on a Thursday night even.
START LATE!
Clubs open at 11pm and stay open until 6am.
So get on the schedule-
wake up 10am,
11am eat breakfast/lunch
12:30-2pm walk around Ocean Blvd
2:30-4:30 lay by pool
4:30-7:30 nap/relax in room
8:00 drinks
9:30 - dinner
11:30 - until you drop - dancing
Repeat everyday until it feels right! Leave a Comment
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 by AndreasK
Adress: 1700 Washington Ave. Leave a Comment
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