Miami Travel Guide
Weather, best time to visit, and the best food, culture, nature and activities.
Typical prices
- Budget meal$16.00
- Mid-range meal$40.00
- Cappuccino$4.00
- Domestic beer$7.00
- Taxi (per km)$2.30
- Public transport ticket$2.25
- Museum entry$18.00
- Mid-range hotel (night)$230.00
Food & Drink
- Joe's Stone CrabSeafood · $$$$
South Beach institution open since 1913, famous for seasonal stone crab claws served with mustard sauce.
- Versailles RestaurantCuban · $$
Legendary Cuban restaurant on Calle Ocho in Little Havana, a hub for cafecito and croquetas since 1971.
- Yardbird Southern Table & BarSouthern American · $$$
Miami Beach spot known for its buttermilk fried chicken and shrimp and grits, drawing lines for brunch.
- Zuma MiamiJapanese · $$$$
Waterfront Japanese izakaya on Brickell's Epic Hotel terrace, known for robata-grilled dishes.
- La SandwicherieSandwiches · $
Tiny South Beach sandwich window open late, popular after-club stop for baguette sandwiches.
- Coyo TacoMexican · $$
Wynwood taqueria behind an unmarked speakeasy door, known for al pastor tacos and mezcal.
- Casa TuaItalian · $$$$
South Beach Italian villa restaurant with an intimate garden setting, a longtime celebrity favorite.
- LIV at Fontainebleau
One of Miami Beach's biggest nightclubs, hosting international DJs inside the iconic Fontainebleau hotel.
- Ball & Chain
Restored 1935 Little Havana venue with live salsa bands and mojitos, once a stop on the jazz 'Chitlin Circuit'.
- The Broken Shaker
Freehand Miami hotel's tropical backyard bar known for inventive, ingredient-driven cocktails.
- Mango's Tropical Cafe
Ocean Drive open-air club with salsa dancers and live Latin bands, a South Beach nightlife landmark.
Culture & History
- Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
Herzog & de Meuron-designed waterfront museum in Museum Park with contemporary international art and hanging gardens.
- The Wolfsonian–FIU
South Beach museum of design and propaganda art from 1850–1945, housed in a 1927 Art Deco storage building.
- Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Early 20th-century Italian Renaissance-style villa and formal gardens on Biscayne Bay, built by James Deering.
- Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Downtown museum with a planetarium and a three-level aquarium in Museum Park.
- O Cinema Wynwood
Independent cinema in the Wynwood Arts District screening documentaries, indie films, and local premieres.
- Calle Ocho Festival
Massive Little Havana street festival celebrating Cuban and Latin culture with music, food, and dancing.
- Art Basel Miami Beach
One of the world's leading contemporary art fairs, filling the Miami Beach Convention Center and satellite fairs citywide.
Nature & Outdoors
- South Beach
Miami's most famous stretch of sand along Ocean Drive, backed by pastel Art Deco hotels.
- Key Biscayne's Crandon Park Beach
Long, less-crowded beach with views of the Miami skyline and picnic areas shaded by palms.
- Haulover Beach
North Miami Beach spot known for its clothing-optional northern section and strong inlet currents favored by kitesurfers.
Active & Fun
- David Barton Gym Miami
High-energy Miami Beach gym chain known for its nightclub-style lighting and music.
- The Raleigh Hotel Pool
South Beach's iconic Art Deco figure-eight pool, a design landmark since the 1940s.
- Venetian Pool
Historic 1924 quarry-turned-swimming-pool in Coral Gables, fed by spring water with coral rock caves and waterfalls.
- Jungle Island
Watson Island park with exotic birds, big cats, and animal shows just across the causeway from downtown.