Miami Beach: Where Sun, Sand & Sizzle Collide

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Advisor - Ariann Bernstein
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Ariann Bernstein

  • Beaches

  • City Travel

  • Luxury Travel

  • Food & Wine

  • Miami

  • Beach Town

  • Coast

  • Local Food

Miami Beach Edition - Ariann Bernstein
Curator’s statement

Miami Beach isn't your average beach escape. It's a vibrant collision of cultures, where Art Deco architecture meets sizzling nightlife and world-class dining. During the day, soak up the sun on pristine sands and turquoise waters. By night, savor a culinary scene as diverse as it is delicious, then dance the night away, as DJ's keep the party going all night. This city ignites all your senses — it's Miami Beach, and it's unlike anywhere else. Miami is on fire and keeps me coming back year after year!

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Things to do Miami

Blue umbrellas on the beach with loungers on a sunny day

Beach

  • White sandy beaches and turquoise ocean for miles and miles.

Shopping

  • Favorite Miami Beach Boutiques: The Webster and CURIO at Faena Bazaar.

  • Head to The Miami Design District for my favorite shopping destination!

  • Bal Harbor Mall: Designer stores and chic eateries in an open-air shopping mall.

  • Shops on Ocean Drive, Collins Ave and Lincoln Road.

Rent a Boat

  • Relax the day away on a boat with friends or family or sail during sunset. Lux Rentals Miami.

Art

  • Walk around and marvel at the Art Deco architecture.

  • Go early in December for Art Basel, the international art fair. This is truly an amazing experience for art lovers!

  • Wynwood Walls: World-renowned street art.

  • Miami Beach Botanical Gardens: For some peace and tranquility, visit the botanical gardens, offering an escape from the bustle of the city.

Museums

  • Miami Children's Museum: On an island between Miami and South Beach, great for the kids!

  • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: A national landmark with Italian flair.

  • The Bass Museum of Art: Contemporary art museum, perfect for a rainy day activity.

  • The Jewish Museum of Florida: A gem of a museum on Jewish life in Florida.

Places to eat & drink Miami

A restaurant with flowers in the balcony

Hot Spots:

  • Casadonna: Waterfront landmark serving Italian cuisine with an A+ vibe. Sit outside and order the tuna tartare!

  • Chateau ZZ: Amazing, opulent Mexican restaurant in a historic Miami manor.

  • The Surf Club: Thomas Keller's Michelin star restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club. Go here for a special occasion! And while you are there, have a drink at the Champagne Bar.

  • Mila: Asian fusion restaurant on a rooftop. Sit outside for the best view of the fire dancers!

  • Delilah: Modern-day supper club with live entertainment on the waterfront.

  • Mandolin Aegean Bistro: Feels like you escaped to Greece at this lovely Mediterranean restaurant in a fun indoor/outdoor setting.

  • Carbone: Italian restaurant in the heart of South Beach's South of Fifth neighborhood.

  • Kissaki Miami Beach: Sushi spot known for its Omakase.

  • Joe's Stone Crab: The Premier Seafood Restaurant for over 100 years!

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This itinerary is part of our ongoing series on travel to Miami. Looking for more travel inspiration? Check out Travel Advisor Michelle Zelena's itinerary, See & Be Seen in Miami, Florida.