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South Beach: Traveler Reviews

Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (Nautilus)
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Ranked #7 of 40 attractions in Miami Beach
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Type: Beaches
Activities: People-watching, Sunbathing, City walk sightseeing, Nightlife, Dining, Group tours/walking tour
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: People watching is a great pastime in Miami's South Beach, which draws celebrities and beautiful people in skimpy swim attire to see and be seen. The... more » Owner description: People watching is a great pastime in Miami's South Beach, which draws celebrities and beautiful people in skimpy swim attire to see and be seen. The wide and fine, white sand-covered beaches are popular spots for fashion photo shoots, so you're sure to see models. The area is known for its hip clubs and wild nightlife as well as numerous excellent restaurants. « less
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Mesquite, Texas
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25 reviews 25 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“NICE!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

Great swim at the beaches of miami! My kids didn't want to leave the beach! Had a great time! You will love the view. Breath taking! Can't wait to be back again!

Visited December 2012
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Coral Gables, Florida
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26 reviews 26 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Finding a Good Beach!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

There are many beaches in Miami Beach and most of them are very nice; however, finding one with convenient parking can be challenging. If you are a visitor, and have been here before, you will notice the beaches have become much smaller. Super Storm Sandy, coupled with an unusual high tide, took a good part of our beaches away. In some areas the beach is gone. Our Governor recently asked Our Government for 800 Billion to start to address the beach erosion problem but it was denied because of the overwhelming cost The US Government has to pay out for the mass destruction which took place in New York and New Jersey. My advice, look at the beach before you park the car and happy swimming.

Visited January 2013
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Birmingham, Alabama
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“LOVE this beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2013

Beautiful, sexy, friendly people everywhere! I felt like I belonged there. I want to move there and so that I can feel that way everyday!

Visited January 2013
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Pennsylvania
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14 reviews 14 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Fun place!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2013

Always wanted to see South Beach and I was not disappointed. Fun place to visit! Family friendly, beautiful beach, lots of good hotels and restaurants.

Visited January 2013
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Peekskill, New York
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Maybe Not For Us”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2013

My boyfriend and I came to SoBe for the first time, and I guess this kind of "scene" ... constant partying and what not ... is probably just not for us. The beach was great, though ---that was magnificent day and night. We like to do more recreational things on our vacations, and there isn't much in that area there. Next time, we'll bring friends and make it a shorter trip.

Visited October 2012
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