A stop in Miami is never a quick stop (when taking a Florida East Coast road trip). There is so much to see—the beaches in the city of Miami Beach, Lincoln Road Mall, as well as a lot of attractions in The City of Miami (mainland Miami) especially colorful walls filled with graffiti.
Almost every beach in Miami Beach has white sand and clear water—but not every beach is grand. A few popular and recommended beaches are South Beach, and Matheson Hammock Park & Marina—South Beach is the most sought after neighborhood because of its beach, nightlife, and restaurants with celebrity chefs.
If you have time, be sure to head over to Crandon Park Beach and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, on Key Biscayne island. You can also explore further, if you have a few days to spare, and visit the beautiful Sombrero Beach in Marathon, Key West, and Homestead Bayfront Park in Homestead. See our post on what to wear in Florida for inspiration on Florida outfit style.
SOUTH BEACH
This is where people tend to go for a holiday in Miami Beach. You will get families, girls who have traveled to Miami on a girls trip, as well as models posing for pictures for their projects. Shopping, restaurants, and nightclubs are perfectly arranged to properly be accessible to holidaymakers staying in the nearby resorts, as well as day visitors. The promenade, every few minutes, is graced by roller skaters in their tight shorts and shirtless, showing off their shiny abs.
HAULOVER BEACH PARK
Another perfect beach in Miami, Haulover Beach Park, is located to the north of South Beach and has a beautiful ambiance. This beach is very popular, especially during the weekends—part of the reason being, dogs are allowed and the bathrooms are tidy. The paid parking lot is quite big and the charges are reasonable.
The Bass, located at 2100 Collins Avenue (Tel. 305.673.7530).
The Wolfsonian located at 1001 Washington Avenue (Tel. 305.531.2133).
The Jewish Museum of Florida, located at 301 Washington Avenue (Tel. 305.672.5044).
Holocaust Memorial, located at 1933-1945 Meridian Avenue (Tel. 305.538.1663).
THEATERS IN MIAMI BEACH
Colony Theatre, located at 1040 Lincoln Road (Tel. 305 674-1040).
O Cinema at the Byron Carlyle Theatre, located at 500 71st Street (Tel. 305-867-4194).
The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater, located at 1700 Washington Avenue (Tel. 305-673-7300).
Miami Beach Cinematheque, located at 1130 Washington Avenue, South Side, Ground Floor (Tel. 305-673-7300).
GOLF COURSES IN MIAMI BEACH
Miami Beach Golf Club 2301 Alton Road (Tel. 305-532-3350).
Normandy Shores Golf Club, located at 2401 Biarritz Drive (Tel. 305-868-6502).
PARKING IN MIAMI BEACH
Parking in South Beach is plenty from 23 Street to South Pointe. Parking in the Middle Beach area is found from 23 Street to 63 Street, while the North Beach parking spreads from 63 Street to 87 Street. Parking lots with many parking bays in South Beach include:
3 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
550 Lenox Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
200 7 Street, Miami Beach, FL
512 12 Street, Miami Beach, FL
1301 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
640 17 Street, Miami Beach, FL
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
1755 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
1900 Bay Road, Miami Beach, FL
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Charging stations for electric vehicles are available in these main parking garages:
