Top places to visit in Miami

• Ocean Drive Art Deco District

  Heritage · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h

  Famous beachfront strip of pastel 1930s Art Deco hotels, neon signs and sidewalk cafes in South Beach.

• South Beach

  Beach · 4.6 rating · about 3 h

  Wide white-sand beach with turquoise water, lifeguard towers and the famous Art Deco backdrop.

• Lincoln Road Mall

  Market · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h

  Pedestrian outdoor shopping and dining promenade in South Beach with shops, restaurants and street performers.

• Espanola Way

  Heritage · 4.4 rating · about 0.8 h

  Charming Mediterranean-style pedestrian lane in South Beach with cafes, tapas bars and pastel facades.

• Wynwood Walls

  Heritage · 4.6 rating · about 1.3 h · entry USD 12

  Outdoor museum of large-scale street-art murals by renowned graffiti artists in the Wynwood arts district.

• Calle Ocho

  Cultural · 4.5 rating · about 2 h

  Heart of Little Havana along SW 8th St with Cuban cafes, cigar shops, Domino Park and live Latin music.

• Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

  Museum · 4.7 rating · about 2.5 h · entry USD 25

  Early-1900s Italian Renaissance-style villa and formal gardens on Biscayne Bay, a National Historic Landmark.

• Bayside Marketplace

  Market · 4.3 rating · about 1.5 h

  Waterfront open-air shopping and dining complex on Biscayne Bay, departure point for bay cruises.

• Perez Art Museum Miami

  Museum · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · entry USD 16

  Waterfront contemporary art museum (PAMM) with hanging gardens and Biscayne Bay views in Museum Park.

• Frost Science Museum

  Museum · 4.5 rating · about 3 h · entry USD 33

  Frost Museum of Science with a planetarium, three-level aquarium and hands-on exhibits.

• Venetian Pool

  Heritage · 4.4 rating · about 2 h · entry USD 21

  Historic 1924 spring-fed public pool carved from coral rock with caves and waterfalls in Coral Gables.

• Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

  Nature · 4.7 rating · about 3 h · entry USD 30

  Tropical botanic garden with rainforest, palms, butterflies and a plant conservatory.

Things to do

• Art Deco Walking Tour Walking Tour · 1.5 h · from USD 35 per person
• Everglades Airboat Tour Outdoor Adventure · 4 h · from USD 55 per person
• Biscayne Bay Sightseeing Cruise Boat · 1.5 h · from USD 35 per person
• Jet Ski Rental Tour Water Sports · 1 h · from USD 135 per person
• Wynwood Art & Mural Walking Tour Walking Tour · 2 h · from USD 49 per person
• Little Havana Food & Culture Tour Food Tour · 2.5 h · from USD 69 per person
• Key Biscayne Snorkeling Trip Water Sports · 3 h · from USD 89 per person
• South Beach Sunset Sail Boat · 2 h · from USD 75 per person

Day trips and tours

• Everglades National Park Day Tour 8 h · from USD 129
• Key West Day Trip 14 h · from USD 99
• Fort Lauderdale & Las Olas Day Trip 7 h · from USD 79
• Bimini Bahamas Day Cruise 12 h · from USD 150

Where to stay in Miami

• South Beach about USD 300 per night

  Iconic beachfront neighborhood with Art Deco hotels, Ocean Drive nightlife and walkable beach access. Best for first-timers, though pricey and noisy.

• Brickell about USD 260 per night

  Sleek downtown financial district with high-rise hotels, rooftop bars and Brickell City Centre. Walkable, modern, Metromover-connected.

• Mid-Beach about USD 280 per night

  Quieter Miami Beach north of South Beach with resort hotels (Fontainebleau, Faena). Calmer beaches, short drive to South Beach.

• Coconut Grove about USD 230 per night

  Leafy bayside village with boutique hotels, marinas and a relaxed cafe scene. Family-friendly, near Vizcaya.

Hotels

• The Setai, Miami Beach 5-star · USD 800 to USD 2,000 per night
• Mandarin Oriental, Miami 5-star · USD 500 to USD 1,200 per night
• Loews Miami Beach Hotel 4-star · USD 300 to USD 650 per night
• Kimpton EPIC Hotel 4-star · USD 250 to USD 500 per night
• Fontainebleau Miami Beach 4.5-star · USD 400 to USD 900 per night
• Hyatt Centric Brickell 4-star · USD 200 to USD 400 per night

Where to eat

• Versailles Restaurant Cuban, Latin · about USD 25 per person
• El Exquisito Cuban · about USD 15 per person
• Joe's Stone Crab Seafood, American · about USD 90 per person
• Garcia's Seafood Grille Seafood, Cuban · about USD 30 per person
• Coyo Taco Mexican, Latin · about USD 18 per person
• Zak the Baker Bakery, Cafe · about USD 20 per person
• Yardbird Table & Bar Southern, American · about USD 45 per person
• KYU Asian, Barbecue · about USD 75 per person

Getting around

• Car Rental Self main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Metro main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Ride Hail main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Walking main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

Safety and scams to avoid

• Ocean Drive bill & gratuity surprise

  Ocean Drive, South Beach

  Some Ocean Drive restaurants add an automatic 18-20% gratuity plus a separate service charge, and menus may omit prices or push pricey "specials," inflating the final bill.

  How to avoid it: Read the full menu and ask prices upfront. Check the bill line-by-line for auto-gratuity before adding a tip or paying.

• Jet ski / watersport hidden fees

  South Beach & marinas

  Advertised low jet-ski rates balloon with mandatory "fuel," insurance, deposit and per-minute overage charges, and damage disputes on return.

  How to avoid it: Get the full price in writing, photograph the craft before riding, and use established operators with clear deposit terms.

• Fake club promoters & cover charges

  South Beach nightlife strip

  Street "promoters" promise free entry or VIP tables, then steer you to clubs with steep cover charges, drink minimums and padded tabs.

  How to avoid it: Ignore street promoters; check the venue and prices directly. Confirm any table/bottle minimum in writing before sitting.

• Rigged ATM & card skimming

  Tourist areas, gas stations

  Skimming devices on standalone ATMs and gas pumps capture card data, leading to fraudulent charges.

  How to avoid it: Use bank ATMs indoors, cover the keypad, and check for loose card readers. Prefer tap-to-pay.

• Overpriced beach chair/umbrella vendors

  South Beach sand

  Unofficial vendors rent chairs/umbrellas at inflated rates or claim a "public" beach requires payment.

  How to avoid it: The public beach is free; rent only from clearly licensed hotel/concession stands and confirm the hourly rate first.

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