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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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London, United Kingdom
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41 reviews 41 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Stunning South Beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

The white sands of south beach are truly gorgeous, spotlessly clean and expansive sandy areas, we could not see the end of the beach! The fireworks on the beach on New Years eve were fabulous, one to remember.

Visited December 2012
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Antigua
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“you just gotta love topless”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2013

the beach was clean and well attended. I particularly liked the walkways between beach and upscale hotels.

Visited January 2013
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Atlanta, Georgia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Just too good”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

One of the best places to stay if you are visiting. The entire area is just very happening and always buzzing with energy. one tip though. leave your car at the Hotel .. the traffic is very bad and the roads are packed throughout . almost everything is available on a walking distance.

Visited June 2012
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Los Angeles, California
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61 reviews 61 reviews
25 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
“my favorite beach in miami”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

my favorite beach in miami. very nice crowd and great night life. rstaurants are a bit pushy and over priced same as parking so try to go off the main Ocean Dr to eat and dont take a car to south beach, buses work great use google maps to find your way around with the bus.

Visited December 2012
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Chicago, Illinois
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51 reviews 51 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“A true beaut”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013 via mobile

South beach is such a beautiful place. The beaches are crowded but they are clean. There are so many things to do from renting bikes, walking on ocean drive and taking in the sites, shopping on collins ave, ppl watching, or taking a dip. I truly enjoyed this place. Everybody should visit in their lifetime, it is a true gem and really makes you understand why miami is called the gateway to the carribean. You can enjoy a little bit of everything here from the cuisine, the restaraunts and shops, the culture, the art deco design of the old hotels, the weather and the hue of the water.

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