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Pro

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  The tropical atmosphere, striking light and excellent night life 


Con

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  Can be very crowded; expensive; was a pain to find a hotel that wouldnt turn out to be a dump 


In a nutshell

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  It's latin flare, food and nightlife! 

 

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Ocean Drive

Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

 20 Reviews  Ocean Drive is the epicenter of cool. But it's also the epicenter of thuginess. This area really attracts all types, and many who come here don't fit the wealthy, pretty South Beach stereotype. Ocean drive runs right along the Atlantic Ocean. With sandy beaches on one side of the street and... 

Lincoln Road

Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

 14 Reviews  My wife and I took a leap and went on this spectacularly delicious and fun Culinary Tour!!! Its run by 2 cool chicks and they dip in and out of mom & pop / local eateries while enriching the guest's minds about the architecture, history and romance of South Beach (SOBE is what the locals call it -... 

The Beach

The Beach, Miami Beach

 45 Reviews  Miami Beach never be defeated by Waikiki. Believe me, shown in the picture is when it was in February. The red heat sunshine burns all the time. I got tanned in a few hours. The color of my skin didn't seem like one of a far east asian's that evening already. The blue is the sky and the green is the... 

Little Havana

Little Havana, Miami Beach

 8 Reviews  Home to the most famous of Miami's domino clubs, Maximo Gomez Park is a small park located on the corner of SW 15th Avenue and SW 8th Street in Little Havana. Its fascinating to go and watch these elderly residents playing dominoes at high speed. You can also take time to enjoy the heady scent of... 

Art/Tropical Deco

Art/Tropical Deco, Miami Beach

 27 Reviews  Here is a great idea for a morning after breakfast, take the Art Deco Walking Tour by the Miami Design Preservation League. It leaves most mornings from the Art Deco Welcome Center at 1001 Ocean Drive at 10th Street. Great, informative guides leave from an interesting tourist center and gift shop.... 

Vizcaya

Vizcaya, Miami Beach

 5 Reviews   Vizcaya is not actually in Miami Beach, but is in Miami. Don't expect to come here and take a lot of photos because photography is forbidden inside the house. A bit of Venice, on Miami's Key Biscayne is maybe what James Deering the second son of William Deering of International Harvester tried to... 

Wolfsonian

Wolfsonian, Miami Beach

 4 Reviews  The Wolfsonian museum offers a diverse collection of objects related to late-nineteenth and twentieth centuries - nationalism, political persuasion, industrialization, architecture and urbanism, consumerism and advertising, transportation, and world's fairs. 

Hotels  

Tides South Beach

 4 Reviews and 488 Opinions  The tides is locate across from Lummus Park on Ocean, yet near the far end so it doesn't have all of... 

Loews Miami Beach Hotel

 5 Reviews and 1288 Opinions  Been in Loews one night in the last summer (2009). Good pool, confortable bedrooms, everything i've... 

Restaurants  

Bella Cuba Restaurant: Best food,drinks and prices!!!!

Bella Cuba Restaurant: Best food,drinks and prices!!!!, Miami Beach

 foodforme Says:  This place is a small family owned restaurant located in south beach next to Lincoln Rd but is extremely cozy and beautiful inside, plus authentic cuban food made fresh at order, i have been in miami so many times and i tried too many cuban restaurants, but definitely this... 

Nightlife  

The Bar at 1220 at The Tides: Swanky, chic & a wee bit pricey...

The Bar at 1220 at The Tides: Swanky, chic & a wee bit pricey..., Miami Beach

 sunlovey Says:  The Bar at 1220 offers a vast selection of (expensive, but gooood) cocktails and specialty drinks, including the famed Tropical Popsicle Martini which we saw people partaking of with delight... We had mojitos, you should have seen the size of the mint leaves inside, sooo... 

Transportation  

Miami International Airport

Miami International Airport, Miami Beach

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Miami International Airport is located a short eight miles northwest of downtown Miami. The airport is a hub for American Airlines, which is one of its worst features. Miami is the most popular airport for travelers between the U.S. and Latin America. In 2010, Miami had the... 

Shopping  

Aventura Mall: Aventura Mall - everything under one roof

Aventura Mall: Aventura Mall - everything under one roof, Miami Beach

 sue_stone Says:  Located north of the Miami Beach area, Aventura is a large 3 level enclosed shopping mall. With over 250 stores, there is a good range of everything, along with plenty of free parking (or valet parking if you prefer). It is also on bus routes from Miami Beach and surrounding... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Bad neighborhoods

Bad neighborhoods, Miami Beach

 15 Reviews  I was born and raised in Miami, so maybe I can be a little rough, seeing I'm a Miami Native I'm a little tough...that's so ridiculous, I work and live in Miami, I've lived here 37 yrs, have 2 kids and 1 on the way, I work in the tourist industry and have traveled termendously in that past 20 years,... 

Beach!

Beach!, Miami Beach

 11 Reviews  Do not go to the beach after dark! It is filled with drug dealers, crack heads and trouble makers. We found this out from the concierge when we decided to walk down to the beach at 5:30 am and film the sunrise on the camcorder. Luckily he caught us and warned us what lurked on the other side of the... 

Driving/Car

Driving/Car, Miami Beach

 11 Reviews  The traffic is the worse I have ever seen.The drivers even worse.They all seem to be on a suiside mission.I recomend taking a cab.It is a huge metropolis filled with the most violent neighborhoods in the united states.Getting lost will likely cost you your life.If you dont want a cab or a bus. There... 

Weather

Weather, Miami Beach

 7 Reviews  While it’s slightly cheaper to visit during the spring and summer months, the weather is the most humid and torrential thunderstorms are frequent. Towards, late summer, there is always a chance of coming face to face with a hurricane. When the winds of a tropical storm reach 74 mph, then the storm... 

What to Pack  

Clothes

Clothes, Miami Beach

 6 Reviews  Take whatever you need for the duration of your stay. Remember, if you're down here for shopping, you might buy the clothes you wear out while you're here. Nice sandals and some shorts are a must, if you're on a budget, bring your dress clothes with you, if not buy them here. toothpaste, toothbrush,... 

Toiletries/Medical Supplies

Toiletries/Medical Supplies, Miami Beach

 7 Reviews  Really all you need to bring is a light travelbag or medium-sized backpack.,because the clothes you will pack to visit here will not take up alot of space. Tank tops,light summer dresses and bikinis do not take up that much room! This is all I would have taken , if it weren't for the fact I was... 

Off The Beaten Path  

The Wolfsonian

The Wolfsonian, Miami Beach

 agarcia Says:  If you want to include some culture in your SoBe experience, the Wolfsonian Foundation will not disappoint you. Apart from the attractive permanent collection (mainly industrial design from the early 20th century), it usually holds interesting temporal exhibitions. During my... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Miami Ballpark - New Home of the Miami Marlins

Miami Ballpark - New Home of the Miami Marlins, Miami Beach

 Ewingjr98 Says:  In 2012 the Florida Marlins will move into their new $515 million ballpark, which was constructed on the site of Orange Bowl stadium. When the park opens, the team will change its name from the Florida Marlins to the Miami Marlins... why would they claim to represent Florida... 

Favorites  

Casa Casuarina - Gianni Versace

Casa Casuarina - Gianni Versace, Miami Beach

 csordila Says:  Miami Beach is unlike any other beach or city in the continental United States. At 11pm, an hour when many people are turning in for the night across the nation, this is the hour that restaurants, bars, and clubs are just getting started. South Beach is the most popular part... 

 
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Q:  Hello We are looking at 5 days around June and are looking at South Beach Miami.. I have noticed hotels are expensive right... 

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A: I have two hotels that I would recommend but the first is definitely what you are looking for from what I can tell. The first is the Sense South Beach. It is located... 

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