Miami Beach and Beyond

Miami Beach is more than everything that you have heard about it, so you have to be there to find out for yourself. You should take an Art Deco tour to witness and appreciate the signature architecture of this place. The South Beach Art Deco district contains more than 800 architecturally preserved buildings which date back to 1930s and 1940s. Stay at one of the throwback hotels or boutiques to discover the finest nightlife, dining and spa options in Miami Beach.

Similarly, the North beach is coming up with oceanfront cafes and hotels and becoming a smaller version of the South Beach. Also one can spend time taking a beachside stroll or fishing at Haulover Park and also for tennis, golf or bike rides. But truly the best activity according to most people is relaxing on the sand. That is what most visitors do, surfing, swimming, and kayaking in the mighty ocean.

Here, the South Beach is probably one of the best vacation zones in Florida, no wonder why such huge crowd flocks around here. The South Beach is for all those people who are looking for excellent food, pristine sand, and crazy nightlife. Among other options, one can go around whole day at boutiques or get pampered at spas. For kids, Jungle Island or the Midnight Children’s Museum is a good option for some educational fun. At South Beach, several events and festivals take pace like pro volleyball tournament, music shows, Art Deco Weekend, etc.

For people who prefer to avoid the crowd but still enjoy the beach, Haulover Beach Park is for them. It is a favorite among many locals and tourists; you should be prepared to encounter several nude sunbathers here. Apart from that, people fly kites, play beach volleyball, and go charter fishing. There is an altogether separate section dedicated to swimsuit-clad beach bathing. Haulover Beach Park is 24hrs open from sunrise to sunset.

If you are interested in shopping then, located on the Lincoln Road between Washington Avenue and Alton Road is the Lincoln Road Mall, a mile long pedestrian shopping district. It has itself enrolled in the National Register of Historic Places. Here you will get everything starting from Madewell, Armani, Gap, the Banana Republic to Macy’s and Lulu lemon.

Apart from restaurants and stores, every Sunday a farmer’s market is hosted by Lincoln Mall Road, several outdoor concerts and morning yoga classes also take place here. Tourists compare this place often with Barcelona’s Las Ramblas and Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade. Thus, a stroll in Lincoln Mall Road is a must if you are here at Miami Beach.

Lastly, Miami Beach is most famous for the Art Deco Architecture which is evident in the restaurants, stores, hotels and buildings across South Beach. It is the style from the 1920s and 1930s which promotes geometric shapes highlighted with bold colors. And the best way to witness this is by taking a walking tour which is offered by several groups and enlighten yourself with a wealth of fascinating information and stories.