South Beach, Miami Beach

Itinerary · Miami & Miami Beach, Florida

Seven days in Miami: beach, city, swamp and sea

South Beach, Coral Gables and the Grove, the Everglades and the Redland, Key Biscayne, downtown and Little Havana: a week built only from places we have checked.

Seven days, by car, Metromover and on foot

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  1. Day 1 · Morning

    1Art Deco Welcome Center & MDPL walking tours

    Ocean Drive, South Beach·Architecture tours & museum

    Art Deco walking tour on Ocean Drive.

  2. Day 1 · Afternoon

    2South Pointe Park & Beach

    South of Fifth, Miami Beach·Park & beach

    The beach at the tip of Miami Beach.

  3. Day 1 · Evening

    3Joe's Stone Crab

    South of Fifth, Miami Beach·Seafood

    Stone crab in South of Fifth (in season).

  4. Day 2 · Morning

    4The Miami Beach Beachwalk

    Miami Beach·Oceanfront promenade

    Walk or cycle the Beachwalk north.

  5. Day 2 · Afternoon

    5The Bass

    Collins Park, Miami Beach·Contemporary art

    Contemporary art in Collins Park.

  6. Day 2 · Evening

    6Broken Shaker

    Mid-Beach (Freehand Miami)·Cocktail bar

    Cocktails in the garden.

  7. Day 3 · Morning

    7Venetian Pool

    Coral Gables·Historic public pool

    A swim in the old coral-rock quarry.

  8. Day 3 · Lunch

    8Threefold Café

    Coral Gables·Australian-style café

    Brunch on Giralda Plaza.

  9. Day 3 · Afternoon

    9Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

    Coconut Grove·Historic house & gardens

    Vizcaya’s villa and gardens.

  10. Day 3 · Evening

    10Ariete

    Coconut Grove·Modern American, Cuban-influenced

    Dinner in Coconut Grove.

  11. Day 4 · Morning

    11Everglades National Park

    Homestead entrance·National park

    Drive to the Everglades for the trails.

  12. Day 4 · Afternoon

    12Schnebly Redland’s Winery

    The Redland, Homestead·Winery & brewery

    Tropical fruit wines in the Redland.

  13. Day 5 · Morning

    13Crandon Park Beach

    Key Biscayne·Beach

    Calm water on Key Biscayne.

  14. Day 5 · Afternoon

    14Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

    Key Biscayne·State park & lighthouse

    The lighthouse at the tip of the island.

  15. Day 6 · Morning

    15Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)

    Museum Park, Downtown·Modern & contemporary art

    PAMM on the bay (closed Tuesday and Wednesday).

  16. Day 6 · Afternoon

    16Island Queen Cruises & Tours

    Bayside, Downtown·Sightseeing cruises

    A sightseeing cruise from Bayside.

  17. Day 6 · Sunset

    17Skyviews Miami Observation Wheel

    Bayside, Downtown·Observation wheel

    The skyline from 200 feet.

  18. Day 6 · Evening

    18Rosa Sky Rooftop

    Brickell·Rooftop lounge

    A rooftop drink in Brickell.

  19. Day 7 · Morning

    19Versailles Restaurant

    Little Havana·Cuban

    Cafecito at the ventanita in Little Havana.

  20. Day 7 · Afternoon

    20Wynwood Walls

    Wynwood·Street-art museum

    Murals in Wynwood.

  21. Day 7 · Evening

    21Ball & Chain

    Little Havana·Bar & live music

    Live Latin music on Calle Ocho.

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