the beaches in Miami are amazing!
white sands and crystal water!
most of the hotels along south beach have beach clubs - we enjoyed the Hilton Bentley beach club as this is open to the public and the beach staff were very nice!
Welcome to South Beach!! A few tips to help make your stay worth your time and money and forgo a lot of the fustrations you read on here! Parking - don't do it. If you rented a car. Valet it at your hotel and forget about it. Realize you are in a metro area of 5+ million. Its crowded and its an island. There are many options such as the buggy which is FREE and they come pick you up. Also there is deco bike which to me is the best way to see the city, architecture and sights at a pace worth your time. Plus a taxi will cost about the same as parking for the day.
If paying an extreme amount of money for a lackluster lunch and dinner and cocktails is your thing than eat on ocean drive. Think times square in new york. The people watching is cool but its expensive and not quality. I have lived here 14 years and have eaten on ocean twice. With guest visiting. Its a tourist trap. Walk two blocks west to washington and you will find Latin, Pizza, Thai, Chinese etc. Not fine dining but budget friendly. Want to have a quality lunch dinner? Head South of Fifth or Espanola way or Lincoln Road.
Be aware that this is a well known adult place to visit that celebrates diversity. If you do not have a problem with excessive amounts of alcohol, topless women, homosexuals, night clubs, strip clubs, tattoo parlors and bong shops. Bring the kids!! Or not.
Must do: South Pointe Park - late afternoon sunset to see the cruise ships go by - Use Deco Bike! Shopping - Lincoln Road - you will find everything from H+M to Designer labels. Arts and Culture - free movies at New World Center. Major comedy and concert performances at the Fillmore. World class modern art collection at Bass Museum!!
Great people watching and so much fun at night, The nightlife was amazing, but during the day the beach is so beautiful and clean.
Staying on south beach is the place to be. Its in walking distance of Ocean Dr. Which is a lively atmosphere and is you eventually you'll want to be.
If you want to chill for the day this is a great beach. Was windy when we were there, but on a good day it would be awesome.
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