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Moises Bakery of Miami Inc
7310 Collins AveChilean and South American bakery, great empanadas.
Walgreens
524 Jefferson AveDrug store and convenient store opened 24 hours
CVS
1421 Alton RdPharmacy
Miami Beach Tennis Academy - Martin van Daalen
501 72nd StSeveral tennis courts
Normandy Shores Golf Club
2401 Biarritz Dr Closest golf course
Built in 1961, the Bandshell is on the National Register of Historic Places as a prime example of Miami Modern architecture. Now under management of the nonprofit Rhythm Foundation, the Bandshell hosts regular concerts of music from around the world in an intimate venue that brings a mix of families, young people, and neighborhood residents
35 locals recommend
North Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins AveBuilt in 1961, the Bandshell is on the National Register of Historic Places as a prime example of Miami Modern architecture. Now under management of the nonprofit Rhythm Foundation, the Bandshell hosts regular concerts of music from around the world in an intimate venue that brings a mix of families, young people, and neighborhood residents
Saturday, October 20th will host the 6th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival featuring 20 restaurants' pop up cafes', 3 live music stages, interactive sponsor experiences, the kick off to stone crab season, and so much fun!
6 locals recommend
South Beach Seafood Festival
1400 Ocean DrSaturday, October 20th will host the 6th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival featuring 20 restaurants' pop up cafes', 3 live music stages, interactive sponsor experiences, the kick off to stone crab season, and so much fun!
Food Scene
Enjoy a variety of food from Spain while watching international soccer games
141 locals recommend
Manolo
7300 Collins AveEnjoy a variety of food from Spain while watching international soccer games
Sazon Cuban Cuisine
7305 Collins AveGreat Cuban food
El Rancho Grande Cocina Mexicana
314 72nd StMexican food
Denny's
3600 Biscayne BlvdGood inexpensive food
Benihana
1665 79th Street CausewayJapanese restaurant
Buenos Aires Bakery & Cafe
230 Collins AveArgentinian bakery and coffee shop
Burgers & Shakes
7401 Collins AveCasual, burgers, shakes and brews
Aromi
7337 Harding AveLatin cousine
Right across the beach.
Subway
2795 Collins AveConvenient and inexpensive
George's Restaurant & Lounge
300 72nd StVery good Italian food and excellent service
Rouge
908 71st StTraditional French and Moroccan cuisine
Mi Colombia
702 71st StGood, inexpensive colombian food
Versailles is a kitschy Cuban diner with wall-to-wall mirrors, a constant buzz and an unabridged menu featuring every dish ever cataloged as Cuban. This is one of the places to stop at, even if is only to taste the cuban coffee when you visit Little Havana.
290 locals recommend
Versailles Restaurant Cuban Cuisine
3555 SW 8th StVersailles is a kitschy Cuban diner with wall-to-wall mirrors, a constant buzz and an unabridged menu featuring every dish ever cataloged as Cuban. This is one of the places to stop at, even if is only to taste the cuban coffee when you visit Little Havana.
Little Brazil Miami Beach
6984 Collins AveGreat portions of authentic brazilian food
Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill
9516 Harding AveDecent food at very reasonable prices
Busy cafe in the Bal Harbour Shops providing backdrop for Italian dining plus see-&-be-seen crowds.
72 locals recommend
Carpaccio Restaurant
9700 Collins AveBusy cafe in the Bal Harbour Shops providing backdrop for Italian dining plus see-&-be-seen crowds.
Giving an innovative twist to the traditional Edomae-Sushi, Makoto is celebrity chef Makoto Okuwa's brainchild. This trendy modern establishment serves fantastic Japanese cuisine which will delight your taste buds. With an Izakaya-style setting, sushi bar and two outdoor patios, the cuisine here is a tribute to Japanese tradition. Chef Makoto Okuwa has his own twist to the cuisine with dishes like Edomae sushi, Udon ramen, Toto tartare caviar, Shime saba, Black edamame, Kobe beef and amazing bargain-priced bento boxes. Your fine meal will be delicately complemented with their extensive list of international wines and amazing sakes.
68 locals recommend
Makoto
9700 Collins AveGiving an innovative twist to the traditional Edomae-Sushi, Makoto is celebrity chef Makoto Okuwa's brainchild. This trendy modern establishment serves fantastic Japanese cuisine which will delight your taste buds. With an Izakaya-style setting, sushi bar and two outdoor patios, the cuisine here is a tribute to Japanese tradition. Chef Makoto Okuwa has his own twist to the cuisine with dishes like Edomae sushi, Udon ramen, Toto tartare caviar, Shime saba, Black edamame, Kobe beef and amazing bargain-priced bento boxes. Your fine meal will be delicately complemented with their extensive list of international wines and amazing sakes.
Old school Italian glamour. Serving cuisine from the team behind Italy’s Michelin-starred La Sponda restaurant
9 locals recommend
Le Sirenuse Miami
9011 Collins AveOld school Italian glamour. Serving cuisine from the team behind Italy’s Michelin-starred La Sponda restaurant
Essentials
Publix Super Market at North Shore
6876 Collins AveSupermarket
Bank of America Financial Center
7474 Collins AveBank
Drinks & Nightlife
Shuckers Waterfront Bar & Grill
1819 79th Street CausewayGood food, great views
Wood Tavern
311 NW 23rd StGreat place to get a feel for the Wynwood neighborhood
LIV
4441 Collins AvePopular Nightclub at the Fountainebleau Hotel
Club Space
34 NE 11th StThe most popular club downtown Miami
Stylish rooftop bar atop the Langford Hotel, offers classic drinks, tapas and skyline views of Downtown Miami.
20 locals recommend
Bloom Skybar
121 SE 1st StStylish rooftop bar atop the Langford Hotel, offers classic drinks, tapas and skyline views of Downtown Miami.
Chic rooftop cocktail bar atop the EAST Miami hotel featuring craft drinks & a tropical rooftop deck
Great views.
223 locals recommend
Sugar
788 Brickell PlazaChic rooftop cocktail bar atop the EAST Miami hotel featuring craft drinks & a tropical rooftop deck
Great views.
Not your typical nightclub, it has al bowling alley and skating rink, along with great music
158 locals recommend
Basement Miami
2901 Collins AveNot your typical nightclub, it has al bowling alley and skating rink, along with great music
Hoy Como Ayer throbs with the pulse of Cuba til the wee hours. Want to meet fun-loving locals from Little Havana? This is the place to do it. The action starts late.
32 locals recommend
Hoy Como Ayer
2212 SW 8th StHoy Como Ayer throbs with the pulse of Cuba til the wee hours. Want to meet fun-loving locals from Little Havana? This is the place to do it. The action starts late.
A tiny bar with a big attitude, ScapeGoat might just be serving the best cocktails in South of Fifth. The laidback bar uses mostly American-made products and will even smoke a few hickory chips for your cocktail right in front of you. It’s a great place to hide from the ruckus, have a cocktail and chat.
10 locals recommend
The Scape Goat
100 Collins AveA tiny bar with a big attitude, ScapeGoat might just be serving the best cocktails in South of Fifth. The laidback bar uses mostly American-made products and will even smoke a few hickory chips for your cocktail right in front of you. It’s a great place to hide from the ruckus, have a cocktail and chat.
Entertainment & Activities
Miami Shores Country Club
10000 Biscayne BlvdInexpensive, a short drive from the apartment
Horse racing and casino.
They also have many stores and restaurants.
615 locals recommend
Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino
901 S Federal HwyHorse racing and casino.
They also have many stores and restaurants.
This modern casino resort sits on the edge of the Florida Everglades and has its own nearby golf course
39 locals recommend
Miccosukee Resort and Gaming
500 Southwest 177th AvenueThis modern casino resort sits on the edge of the Florida Everglades and has its own nearby golf course
Your mission is to live out a story and escape the room by solving puzzles, manipulating objects, and searching for hidden clues along the way.
30 locals recommend
South Beach Room Escape
235 Lincoln RdYour mission is to live out a story and escape the room by solving puzzles, manipulating objects, and searching for hidden clues along the way.
The largest holiday theme park in the world. Enjoy carnival rides, shows, games, a 92-foot tall Christmas tree and more than three million Christmas lights
23 locals recommend
Santa's Enchanted Forest
The largest holiday theme park in the world. Enjoy carnival rides, shows, games, a 92-foot tall Christmas tree and more than three million Christmas lights
Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee.
131 locals recommend
Miami Seaquarium station
Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee.
MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM MIAMI
Great family fun
Miami International Boat Show
Held at the Miami Marine Stadium Park and Basin
The Miami Open is one of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world, attracting the sport’s top-ranked players for two weeks of thrilling competition in beautiful Key Biscayne.
15 locals recommend
Miami Open
The Miami Open is one of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world, attracting the sport’s top-ranked players for two weeks of thrilling competition in beautiful Key Biscayne.
The new heart of Brickell is the indoor-outdoor Brickell City Centre, which includes a new movie theater with reclining seats; tons of shopping; restaurants; and a fascinating design that includes a "climate ribbon” on the roof.
731 locals recommend
Brickell City Center
701 S Miami AveThe new heart of Brickell is the indoor-outdoor Brickell City Centre, which includes a new movie theater with reclining seats; tons of shopping; restaurants; and a fascinating design that includes a "climate ribbon” on the roof.
The theater specializes in first-run indie films, documentaries, and cultural programming.
38 locals recommend
O Cinema Miami Beach
500 71st StThe theater specializes in first-run indie films, documentaries, and cultural programming.
Its location on the end of Lincoln Road in South Beach gives the theater an inevitable appeal. It’s a celebrity hot spot and popular among Miami Beach locals. Regal South Beach provides listening devices to their hearing impaired visitors. It also provides wheel chair seating, stadium seating, kiosks, and an extensive concession. Once you’re done you can enjoy a stroll down one of Miami’s bustling streets full of cafés, boutiques, and restaurants.
467 locals recommend
Regal South Beach ScreenX, IMAX & VIP
1120 Lincoln Rd MallIts location on the end of Lincoln Road in South Beach gives the theater an inevitable appeal. It’s a celebrity hot spot and popular among Miami Beach locals. Regal South Beach provides listening devices to their hearing impaired visitors. It also provides wheel chair seating, stadium seating, kiosks, and an extensive concession. Once you’re done you can enjoy a stroll down one of Miami’s bustling streets full of cafés, boutiques, and restaurants.
The Cinematheque calls the historic South Beach City Hall its home and extends its welcome to the Miami Beach Film Society. Now including a screening room, bookstore/library, gallery, and café, the Cinematheque is considered one of Miami’s premiere HD art-house cinemas.
42 locals recommend
Miami Beach Cinemateque
1130 Washington AveThe Cinematheque calls the historic South Beach City Hall its home and extends its welcome to the Miami Beach Film Society. Now including a screening room, bookstore/library, gallery, and café, the Cinematheque is considered one of Miami’s premiere HD art-house cinemas.
Located in the heart of South Beach, Lincoln Road, the Colony Theater has remained one of South Florida’s most popular entertainment venues since 1935. The Deco-Style Colony Theater hosts entertainment programs worth your time, including music, dance, opera, comedy, and film. As a completely refurbished venue, the Colony Theater now encompasses 430 seats with a perfect view of the stage.
30 locals recommend
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln RdLocated in the heart of South Beach, Lincoln Road, the Colony Theater has remained one of South Florida’s most popular entertainment venues since 1935. The Deco-Style Colony Theater hosts entertainment programs worth your time, including music, dance, opera, comedy, and film. As a completely refurbished venue, the Colony Theater now encompasses 430 seats with a perfect view of the stage.
Miccosukee Indians as they engage in the art of doll making, beadwork, patchwork and basket weaving. Learn about the culture, lifestyle and history of the Tribe. Be Observe captivated by live alligator demonstrations and explore the Everglades on airboat rides, which stop at an authentic, hammock-style Indian Camp.
26 locals recommend
Miccosukee Indian Village
U.S. 41Miccosukee Indians as they engage in the art of doll making, beadwork, patchwork and basket weaving. Learn about the culture, lifestyle and history of the Tribe. Be Observe captivated by live alligator demonstrations and explore the Everglades on airboat rides, which stop at an authentic, hammock-style Indian Camp.
Check out the latest models of cars, trucks and SUVs from more than 40 of the world’s top auto manufacturers.
17 locals recommend
Miami International Boat Show
Check out the latest models of cars, trucks and SUVs from more than 40 of the world’s top auto manufacturers.
The 9th Annual Sam Adams Octoberfest is on tap with the BEST seasonal brews, live music, beer games, authentic food, and more
Wynwood's Octoberfest
2250 NW 2nd AveThe 9th Annual Sam Adams Octoberfest is on tap with the BEST seasonal brews, live music, beer games, authentic food, and more
Largest beer festival in South Florida, with a selection of over 500 local and worldwide craft beers, tastings, live DJs, and more.
Beer enthusiasts from all over will converge to sample unlimited beer from across the country and around the world at Grovetoberfest.
Grovetoberfest
3500 Pan American DrLargest beer festival in South Florida, with a selection of over 500 local and worldwide craft beers, tastings, live DJs, and more.
Beer enthusiasts from all over will converge to sample unlimited beer from across the country and around the world at Grovetoberfest.
Explore and sample Coconut Grove's Newest Restaurants, Famous Chefs, and Caterers while enjoying being on beautiful Biscayne Bay at Coconut Grove's biggest culinary event of the year
food and wine
3601 S Miami AveExplore and sample Coconut Grove's Newest Restaurants, Famous Chefs, and Caterers while enjoying being on beautiful Biscayne Bay at Coconut Grove's biggest culinary event of the year
The Wynwood Yard is a hidden gen in the Wynwood Art District. It is a hub of food, culture and entrepreneurship.
78 locals recommend
The Wynwood Yard
56 NW 29th StThe Wynwood Yard is a hidden gen in the Wynwood Art District. It is a hub of food, culture and entrepreneurship.
Sightseeing
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 S Miami AveAn European Palace and gardens in Miami
Bayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne BlvdGood place to take the family
Calle Ocho Walk of Fame
1756 SW 8th StKey West
If you have a day to spare, this is a great day trip
South Beach
Only a 10 to 15 minutes drive
Built in Norther Spain in 1133, and brought to the US in 1925 stone by stone.
106 locals recommend
The Ancient Spanish Monastery
16711 W Dixie HwyBuilt in Norther Spain in 1133, and brought to the US in 1925 stone by stone.
Little Havana
A taste of Cuban culture
Self-guided tours at an outdoor Holocaust museum with a memorial wall & a huge human hand sculpture.
115 locals recommend
Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach
1933-1945 Meridian AveSelf-guided tours at an outdoor Holocaust museum with a memorial wall & a huge human hand sculpture.
Built in 1925 and designed by Schultze and Weaver, the Downtown Miami landmark was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1979 and designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 2008. The "Ellis Island of the South” served as the Cuban Assistance Center in the 60s and 70s, offering U.S. sanctioned relief to the Cuban refugees who sought political asylum from regime of Fidel Castro.
126 locals recommend
Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College
600 Biscayne BlvdBuilt in 1925 and designed by Schultze and Weaver, the Downtown Miami landmark was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1979 and designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 2008. The "Ellis Island of the South” served as the Cuban Assistance Center in the 60s and 70s, offering U.S. sanctioned relief to the Cuban refugees who sought political asylum from regime of Fidel Castro.
Ravaged by Hurricane Andrew, only seven of the wood stilt houses remain in Stiltsville, off the edge of Biscayne Bay. The area has been featured in novels as well as shows and movies, like Miami Vice, The Layover, and Bay Boys II.
15 locals recommend
Stiltsville
Crandon BlvdRavaged by Hurricane Andrew, only seven of the wood stilt houses remain in Stiltsville, off the edge of Biscayne Bay. The area has been featured in novels as well as shows and movies, like Miami Vice, The Layover, and Bay Boys II.
A staple of Miami’s history, the Coral Gables Merrick House was originally built as the childhood home of George E. Merrick, the founder and developer of the city of Coral Gables. Originally built in 1903 the home has gone through numerous renovations and includes a garden.
On Wednesdays and Sundays you get the opportunity to walk through South Florida’s rich history by visiting the Coral Gables Merrick House.
Guided hourly tours held from 1 pm to 3 pm will give you a glimpse inside the Merrick family’s artwork, furniture, and keepsake.
12 locals recommend
Coral Gables Merrick House
907 Coral WayA staple of Miami’s history, the Coral Gables Merrick House was originally built as the childhood home of George E. Merrick, the founder and developer of the city of Coral Gables. Originally built in 1903 the home has gone through numerous renovations and includes a garden.
On Wednesdays and Sundays you get the opportunity to walk through South Florida’s rich history by visiting the Coral Gables Merrick House.
Guided hourly tours held from 1 pm to 3 pm will give you a glimpse inside the Merrick family’s artwork, furniture, and keepsake.
Nestled between the Florida Keys and Miami is an outstanding monument to one man’s determination.
162 locals recommend
Coral Castle
28655 S Dixie HwyNestled between the Florida Keys and Miami is an outstanding monument to one man’s determination.
The Venetian Islands are a chain of artificial islands in Biscayne Bay in the cities of Miami and Miami Beach. It is a very nice walk or you can ride your bicycle from Miami Beach to Miami.
14 locals recommend
Venetian Islands
The Venetian Islands are a chain of artificial islands in Biscayne Bay in the cities of Miami and Miami Beach. It is a very nice walk or you can ride your bicycle from Miami Beach to Miami.
Star Island is a neighborhood of South Beach, known for its relaxed atmosphere, solar-powered homes, mediation retreats & tours. Many celebrities own of have owned homes on the island, like Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Don Johnson, Rosie O’Donnell, Xuxa and Shaquille O’Neal.
46 locals recommend
Star Island
Star Island is a neighborhood of South Beach, known for its relaxed atmosphere, solar-powered homes, mediation retreats & tours. Many celebrities own of have owned homes on the island, like Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Don Johnson, Rosie O’Donnell, Xuxa and Shaquille O’Neal.
Parks & Nature
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
102601 Overseas HwyGreat for snorkeling and diving
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle TrailFun for the entire family
Natural wonders, kayaking, fishing and great bicycle trails
344 locals recommend
Oleta River State Park
Natural wonders, kayaking, fishing and great bicycle trails
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker CausewayGood for the entire family
Venetian Pool
2701 De Soto BlvdHistoric swimming spot with waterfalls
Bayfront Park is a 32-acre public, urban park in Downtown Miami, Florida on Biscayne Bay.
347 locals recommend
Bayfront Park
301 Biscayne BlvdBayfront Park is a 32-acre public, urban park in Downtown Miami, Florida on Biscayne Bay.
Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center
40001 State Hwy 9336Great place to experience Florida nature
Where many of Miami’s beaches sit in the shadow of hotels and waterfront property, the North Shore Open Space Park is a preserve of nature.
122 locals recommend
North Shore Open Space Park Beach
8328 Collins AveWhere many of Miami’s beaches sit in the shadow of hotels and waterfront property, the North Shore Open Space Park is a preserve of nature.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area occupies approximately the southern third of the island of Key Biscayne, at coordinates 25°40′25″N 80°09′34″W. The park includes the Cape Florida Light, the oldest standing structure in Greater Miami.
88 locals recommend
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area occupies approximately the southern third of the island of Key Biscayne, at coordinates 25°40′25″N 80°09′34″W. The park includes the Cape Florida Light, the oldest standing structure in Greater Miami.
A former Victorian estate, this 5-acre bayfront park hosts a mangrove forest & an Old Florida house.
97 locals recommend
Barnacle State Historic Site
3485 Main HwyA former Victorian estate, this 5-acre bayfront park hosts a mangrove forest & an Old Florida house.
Nestled between the Intercoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean, this scenic park boasts white sandy beaches, open ocean surf and sweeping dunes.
323 locals recommend
Haulover Park
10800 Collins AveNestled between the Intercoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean, this scenic park boasts white sandy beaches, open ocean surf and sweeping dunes.
The largest subtropical wilderness in the United States
Everglades National Park protects an unparalleled landscape that provides important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like the manatee, American crocodile, and the elusive Florida panther.
An international treasure as well - a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, a Wetland of International Importance
350 locals recommend
Everglades National Park
The largest subtropical wilderness in the United States
Everglades National Park protects an unparalleled landscape that provides important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like the manatee, American crocodile, and the elusive Florida panther.
An international treasure as well - a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, a Wetland of International Importance
This national park protects aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Here too is evidence of 10,000 years of human history, from pirates and shipwrecks to pineapple farmers and presidents. Outdoors enthusiasts can boat, snorkel, camp, watch wildlife…or simply relax in a rocking chair gazing out over the bay.
97 locals recommend
Biscayne National Park
This national park protects aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Here too is evidence of 10,000 years of human history, from pirates and shipwrecks to pineapple farmers and presidents. Outdoors enthusiasts can boat, snorkel, camp, watch wildlife…or simply relax in a rocking chair gazing out over the bay.
is a public bayfront park that honors Charles and Isabella Peacock, who built Miami’s first hotel, the Bay View House, here in 1883. They inaugurated the area’s first tourist season, and the small hotel became the gathering place for the nascent Coconut Grove community.
60 locals recommend
Peacock Park
2820 McFarlane Rdis a public bayfront park that honors Charles and Isabella Peacock, who built Miami’s first hotel, the Bay View House, here in 1883. They inaugurated the area’s first tourist season, and the small hotel became the gathering place for the nascent Coconut Grove community.