Miami Beach, FL

Travel Guide
Miami Beach showing street scenes, heritage elements and night scenes
Head to this exclusive coastal stretch to see where the rich and famous hang out and enjoy pristine sands, glamorous boulevards and diverse beachside entertainment.

Miami Beach is one of the most famous urban beach resorts in the United States. The American dream of success and prosperity is proudly on display on this “Billion Dollar Sandbar.” It stretches for 35 miles (56 kilometers) along the oceanfront. With hundreds of nightclubs, hotels, restaurants and boutiques, Miami Beach is considered the place to be seen in the Miami-Dade area. 

Miami Beach is separated from the mainland by Biscayne Bay. It stretches north from South Pointe Park Beach to John U. Lloyd Beach Park. Miami Beach was first connected to Miami by a long wooden bridge in 1913. This became the catalyst for the incorporation of Miami Beach as a man-made paradise. Simple changing huts made way for big hotels, such as Brown’s Hotel, which is still standing on Ocean Drive today. It’s now surrounded by luxury resorts, modern condos, high-end restaurants and shops. The glamorous boulevard along the Atlantic Ocean owes part of its fame to the 1980s TV series Miami Vice.

Head to Miami Beach to enjoy pristine sands and people-watching. Open-air art exhibits, music festivals and dance performances take place here throughout the year. It's the venue for Art Basel, one of the world's premier modern and contemporary art shows, with other venues in Europe and Hong Kong.

A short four-minute drive south is South Beach, also known as SoBe. This is the place for water sports and people-watching. It’s where surfers play it cool, sunbathers top up their tans and Hollywood stars come to party. The area is also very cultural and home to one of the largest collections of art deco architecture in the world.

To get to Miami Beach by car, take one of the causeways north of downtown Miami that link Miami Beach to the mainland. By public transport, take the hop-on hop-off bus, or grab a taxi to get around in North Miami Beach. South Beach has a local bus service and exploring the area by foot is easy. 

Where to stay in Miami Beach

South Beach featuring skyline, swimming and a sandy beach

South Beach

4.5/5(11,595 area reviews)

Visitors to South Beach rave about its stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife, and great live music. You might also want to make some time to see Ocean Drive or Collins Avenue Shopping Area while you're exploring the neighborhood.

South Beach
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Mid Beach

4/5(3,992 area reviews)

Are you interested in stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife, and popular shops? A visit to Mid Beach might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Miami Beach Boardwalk and Fontainebleau.

Mid Beach
South Beach featuring a beach, landscape views and general coastal views

Flamingo/Lummus

If you're spending some time in Flamingo/Lummus, Collins Avenue Shopping Area and Ocean Drive are top sights worth seeing.

Flamingo/Lummus
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North Beach

4/5(1,515 area reviews)

North Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Miami Beach Beaches and Ocean Terrace Public Beach.

North Beach
Holocaust Memorial which includes a memorial and a statue or sculpture

Miami Beach City Center

While visiting Miami Beach City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Collins Avenue Shopping Area and Miami Beach Boardwalk.

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Bayshore

3.5/5(22 area reviews)

Travelers come to Bayshore for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Miami Beach Golf Club and 41st Street while you're in town.

Bayshore
Mondrian South Beach
Mondrian South Beach
4.5 out of 5
1100 West Ave, Miami Beach, FL
The price is NT$7,170 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
NT$7,170
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Miami Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,224 reviews)
"Nicer hotel that I thought it would be. Staff was very friendly and helpful which was a plus but it was very noisy at night"

Reviewed on 2024/3/26

Mondrian South Beach
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4.5 out of 5
4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
The price is NT$14,319 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
NT$14,319
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Miami Beach. Enjoy 9 restaurants, a beach locale, and 8 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (5,574 reviews)
"Loved its history, pools, access to beach. Rooms were gorgeous. Drinks and food are astronomically high for the quality."

Reviewed on 2024/3/27

Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach
Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach
4.5 out of 5
1601 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL
The price is NT$11,815 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
NT$11,815
per night
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Miami Beach. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a beach locale, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,261 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful and clean. Breakfast was delicious and the waitress was good. But the bedroom furniture are a little old .I expect it to be more modern for the money I spends. I love the pool and the staff are very friendly."

Reviewed on 2024/3/27

Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Girasole Suites
Girasole Suites
3 out of 5
5445 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Miami Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the overall value in our reviews. ...
5.8/10 (381 reviews)
"I really loved staying at Girasole Suites!! If you are on a budget it’s the perfect place!!They have free valet parking!! It has a nice kitchenette all equipped!! It was comfortable and quiet!! Downstairs is a restaurant, pizza to grab, coffee, burgers!! There is no much around!! Only residences ..."

Reviewed on 2024/3/25

Girasole Suites
Seaside All Suites Hotel
Seaside All Suites Hotel
3 out of 5
7500 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Miami Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,417 reviews)
"Employees were very helpful and kind. Property is great Value for the price."

Reviewed on 2024/3/25

Seaside All Suites Hotel
Found Miami Beach powered by Sonder
Found Miami Beach powered by Sonder
3.5 out of 5
2925 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Miami Beach. Enjoy WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (160 reviews)
"Parking was way too expensive"

Reviewed on 2024/3/25

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Miami Beach

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Jun 2, 2020

Open the beaches

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler
Apr 19, 2020

It was closed to the public. Didn't even get on the Sand

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Apr 8, 2020

Lovely

5/5 - Excellent

JoseyDope
Apr 6, 2020

I’m from Miami in Detroit I will always love the beach it’s my getaway from the city life in lights I pray we continue to be able to enjoy our world after these troubling times it’s not safe to gather that’s a bother I’m blessed to have been able to

3/5 - Okay

Devo
Mar 31, 2020

Stay up north in an actual Hotel. They are on the beach with great staff

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Mar 27, 2020

Stay up North, hotels are beautiful and on the beach

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