Things To Do
Brickell City Centre
Downtown Miami, Brickell is the center city with big buildings and an outdoor shopping mall. Restaurants, Cafes, and Bars to consider: Pura Vida has tasty smoothies, bowls and breakfast options, Rosetta Bakery for pastries and coffee, DOM's for fancy cocktails, Rosa Sky rooftop for a nice view and drinks, and Fi'lia for Italian.
CocoWalk
CocoWalk is an open-air shopping mall in Coconut Grove. Here you can find some cute boutiques, restaurants, and cafes. Restaurants & Bars to consider: Sushi Garage, Amal is a Mediterranean restaurant with a nice brunch option and Chug's diner also has great brunch and lunch.
Calle Ocho Plaza
Calle Ocho (Southwest 8th Street) is the center of Cuban life and culture. Get your Cuban coffee and pastries, listen to reggaeton music from the streets, and maybe you'll even catch a market happening! Restaurants & Bars to consider: Doce Provisions is cuban cuisine with a nice, outdoor patio and Mi Rinconcito Mexicano is authentic Mexican food.
Miami Beach - South Beach
South Beach is known for its beautiful, white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. It's a hot spot for tourists so there are a lot of great, international restaurants and cafes, art galleries, and more. It's an excellent spot for people watching, too! Restaurants & Bars to consider: Joe's Stone Crab is delicious seafood restaurant, Call Me Gaby for gourmet pizza, and MILA, which is touristy but an incredible ambience and selection of Asian fusion food.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, previously known as Villa Vizcaya, is the former villa and estate of businessman James Deering, of the Deering McCormick-International Harvester fortune. The early 20th-century Vizcaya estate also includes extensive Italian Renaissance gardens, native woodland landscape, and a historic village outbuildings compound.
Wynwood
Wynwood is the Brooklyn of Miami. Lots of cool graffiti, art galleries, and breweries. Restaurants & Bars to consider: Lagniappe is a trendy, hipster spot with special wines and charcuterie. Gramps for craft beer, pizza and live music, Pez Loco for tacos, and Cerverceria La Tropical is a great brewery.
Water Circus - Jan 4th to Jan 8th
Cirque Italia presents "Aquatic Spectacular." The stage holds 35,000 gallons of water that performers dazzle over while thrilling the audience with every move. With this unique feature under the tent, guests will be surprised, for it’s a show of its own! Tickets range $20 and they it's located in Key Biscayne.
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience (December - 7th of Jan)
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a 360º digital art exhibition in Miami that invites you to step into the universe of the Dutch genius, Vincent van Gogh. The exhibition will close its doors on January 7 Prices around $40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZkQSjZYsgc
Pinecrest Gardens
Step into a dazzling dreamland when Pinecrest Gardens transforms into a whimsical wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights. It's in Pinecreast which is relatively far from Miami (~40mins) $20 • Capture moments with Santa from December 9 through December 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM Bring your camera or device. • Magical Storytime every night from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. • Vintage train display by East Coast H O Exhibitors Society every night. • Face painting every night from 7 to 8 PM. • Pajama-themed nights on December 29, wear your Holiday Pajamas, take your best pictures at the Gardens, and tag us for a chance to win a Pinecrest Gardens Family Membership. • Holiday Carolers throughout the Gardens on December 22, and 23 from 6:45 to 7:45 PM • Ugly Sweater-themed nights on December 21. Wear your ugly sweater, take your best pictures at the Gardens, and tag us for a chance to win a Pinecrest Gardens Family Membership!
Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills (January 7th - Hard Rock Stadium)
Not sure if it's on the 6th or 7th of January
SOUTH BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL
January 04, 2024 - January 07, 2024 Most shows are free