THINGS TO DO
Collins Avenue
Running parallel to the beach, this celebrated road features shopping, famous hotels & restaurants.
Lincoln Road
Extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Biscayne Bay to the west on Miami Beach, FL, Lincoln Road features various shops, cafés, galleries, restaurants, bars and other businesses. It attracts over 11 million visitors annually from all over the world not just for its premier shopping destinations, restaurants, and nightlife but also for its architecture.
Malibu Farm Miami Beach
In Eden Roc hotel! Bright and airy, the South Florida outpost of Helene Henderson’s Californian restaurant is the epitome of laid-back luxury. Directly overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Malibu Farm Miami Beach boasts simple farm-to-table dining that is fresh, organic and locally sourced whenever possible.
Nobu Miami
In the Eden Roc/Nobu hotel! Nobu Matsuhisa delivers upscale sushi & Japanese-Peruvian fusion fare amid luxurious, elegant decor.
Joe's Stone Crab
The Madonna of restaurants, Joe's needs only one name and little explanation. It's a South Beach stone crab institution that's always mobbed, and it’s the home of the original Miami Beach power lunch.
27 Restaurant & Bar
The first full-service restaurant and bar from the guys that brought us the Broken Shaker, 27 Restaurant pays homage to Miami’s diversity with an eclectic menu filled with signature dishes from South America, the Caribbean, and even the Middle East. Located in a historic two-story house adjacent to the Broken Shaker, it features the same laid-back spirit and inventive drinks of the other restaurant in a hip (and air-conditioned) setting.
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
The best Greek and Turkish food in Miami is tucked away in the intimate, understated courtyard at Mandolin. Transport to the Greek isles with a menu of elegant small plates (no overfried falafel here), entrees like lamb and beef meatballs, and the exceptional grilled octopus, all with refreshing Greek wine to complete a great meal.
Lucali
This New York City import has been a hit since the day it opened its doors. The pizzas and calzones are made with handmade dough, wheeled into thin sheets by empty wine bottles before they enter the wooden oven. Simplicity is key here, but the devil is in the details, as the restaurant uses some of the freshest ingredients around. As for the toppings, go all out. Pile up and enjoy.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
The former villa and estate of businessman James Deering, of the Deering McCormick-International Harvester fortune, on Biscayne Bay in the present day Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida.
Pérez Art Museum Miami
Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs.
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Hands-on facility offers weather & technology exhibits, planetarium & wildlife centers.
Jungle Island
Jungle Island is a newly relaunched eco-adventure park on Watson Island, Miami, Florida, United States. The park is currently re-open, following a series of major improvements performed after the park incurred damage from Hurricane Irma.
Miami Seaquarium
A 38-acre oceanarium located on the island of Virginia Key in Biscayne Bay, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States and is located near downtown Miami. Founded in 1955, it is one of the oldest oceanariums in the United States.
Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables
A 5-mile drive from Miami International Airport, in the Coral Gables district, this palatial resort built in the 1920s is a National Historic Landmark. Its half a mile from the iconic Venetian Pool.
Miami Design District
The Design District is known for its sleek modern architecture, upscale interior design stores and art galleries. Luxury fashion and jewelry boutiques, cafes and celebrity-chefs.
Wynwood
Known for its many colorful murals, Wynwood is one of the city’s most happening districts. Wynwood Walls is an outdoor museum showcasing large-scale works by some of the world’s best-known street artists. The surrounding streets have converted warehouses housing craft breweries and funky art galleries. A hip young crowd frequents the neighborhood’s chic clothing boutiques, stylish bistros and late-night bars.
Star Island
OPRAH has a house here. :) Small island known for its relaxed atmosphere, solar-powered homes, mediation retreats & tours.