There is More to Miami Beach!
There's no denying the fact that Miami Beach is indeed a very popular beach not just in the city of Miami but in the whole world! It also helps when a certain NBA athlete named Lebron James wins a couple of championships for the city so yeah, there's that. But other than the ocean and sand or Lebron James' winning moments of his career, is there any more that Miami Beach offers that we have not seen or heard? Well, they say that the only way to feel the energy or serenity of this global favorite is to experience it in person. For now, check out some of our favorite spots in the area that we really think you should visit some time soon!
South Pointe Park
Where: 1 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FL
South Pointe Park is a park on Miami Beach with access to the beach but much more to do. There’s a sidewalk for jogging, modern benches for lounging, a children’s playground with water features, green areas, a pier for fishing, access to a beach and easy access to restaurants and other attractions of the area. South Pointe is an iconic backdrop for many a photo shoot of amateurs and professionals alike. Another local spot to check up is the onsite Smith and Wollensky steakhouse.
Ocean Drive
Where: Miami Beach, FL 33139
Ocean Drive is a major thoroughfare in the South Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach. It is mostly known for its Art Deco hotels and restaurants/bars, many of which have been prominently featured in countless movies and media. Among the most popular is the Colony Hotel, known as the most photographed art deco hotel, a 1939 boutique-inspired hotel that has made cameo appearances in scores of movies and TV shows including Dexter.
Lincoln Road
Where: 400 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Lincoln Road is South Florida's premier outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. It is world-famous shopping & dining promenade in the heart of South beach that features more than 200 national retailers, designer brands, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, and sidewalk cafes. It offers an excellent variety of both casual and chef-driven restaurants. You can expect to hear languages from across the globe while enjoying a bustling parade of dog-walking locals, hurried shoppers, supermodels, street performers, and celebrities. In South Beach, Lincoln Road is the place to be.
South Beach
Where: Miami Beach, FL 33139
South Beach is known for its beaches and the glamorous scene around its happening nightspots and celebrity-chef eateries. Chain stores and indie fashion shops line pedestrian shopping strip Lincoln Road Mall. On Ocean Drive, known for its well-preserved art deco architecture, outdoor cafes offer a ringside view of the scene. Museums include the Wolfsonian-FIU, which has a collection of modern art and objects.
Bayside Marketplace
Where: 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Although not in Miami Beach, Bayside Marketplace is a two-story open-air shopping center located in the Downtown Miami area and just minutes away from the beach. The banks of Biscayne Bay wrap around the property with the City of Miami marina at its side. It is recognized by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitor's Bureau as the number one most visited attraction in Miami.
